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Private Limited Company Registration in Pakistan for partners, founders and growing teams

We register private limited companies with SECP for businesses with two or more owners: shareholding planned for partners and investors, articles that protect everyone, incorporation on eZfile and the tax, bank and post-incorporation steps that follow.

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Private limited companies

The structure most growing businesses in Pakistan choose, and why the details matter

A private limited company is the most common choice for businesses with more than one owner. It separates the business from its shareholders, limits their liability and makes it straightforward to bring in partners, employees or investors as shareholders.

Under SECP's rules, a private company has at least two and no more than 50 members, restricts the transfer of its shares and cannot invite the public to buy them. It is incorporated through SECP's eZfile portal, where each subscriber signs the application and the memorandum and articles are generated. The articles are where the real protection lies: how shares can be transferred, what happens if a partner leaves and how decisions are made.

Once incorporated, shares issued to members must be reported on a return of allotment within 45 days, the beneficial ownership register must be kept up to date and changes in shareholding reported on time. The company then files annual returns with SECP and income tax returns with FBR, supported by proper financial statements. If you are a single owner today, a single member company may suit you better, with conversion later.

The most common dispute we see between partners is about something their articles never addressed. We address it before you sign.
What's included

Everything a private limited company needs to start well

A fixed-fee registration package, with corporate secretarial support available afterwards.

Shareholding plan

How shares are split between founders, and room for investors or employees later.

Name reservation

Names checked against SECP rules and reserved on eZfile.

Articles that protect partners

Share transfer, exit and decision-making rules suited to your business.

Incorporation on eZfile

Application completed, signed by each subscriber and filed.

Return of allotment

Shares reported to SECP on Form-3 within 45 days.

Beneficial ownership register

Ultimate beneficial owners recorded and declared as required.

Tax and bank setup

FBR profile, any sales tax registration and bank account support.

Annual compliance

Annual returns, board meetings and changes diarised for the year.

Risks we prevent

Common mistakes with private limited companies

These problems usually surface when a partner leaves or an investor arrives.

01

No exit rules

Articles that say nothing about a partner leaving or dying leave the other owners exposed.

We draft clear transfer and exit rules.
02

Equal splits with no tie-breaker

A 50:50 company with no deadlock mechanism can stall on every major decision.

We plan governance upfront.
03

Shares never formally issued

Without a return of allotment, the share register and SECP's records do not match.

We file Form-3 within 45 days.
04

Too many members

A private company is limited to 50 members, which matters for employee share plans.

We plan ownership for growth.
05

Shareholding changes unreported

Changes in shareholding and beneficial ownership must be filed within short deadlines.

We file changes as they happen.
06

Company money treated as personal

Drawing company funds informally creates tax and legal problems for directors.

We set up proper books and payroll.
How we work

From partners' agreement to registered company

Partners in different cities or countries can sign online.

Free

Consultation

We meet the founders, understand the business and discuss ownership.

Before work starts

Fixed quote

SECP fees based on authorised capital and our fee, listed upfront.

Week 1

Shareholding and articles

Ownership agreed and articles prepared for review.

Filing

Incorporate

Name reserved and incorporation filed on eZfile.

After

Shares, tax and bank

Allotment filed, FBR profile completed and bank account supported.

Who we work with

Private limited companies for every kind of partnership

Co-founders

Two or more founders starting a business together.

Startups raising investment

Companies that will issue shares to angels or funds.

Family businesses

Families formalising ownership across generations.

IT and services firms

Teams that need PSEB registration and export banking.

Joint ventures

Two businesses combining in a new company.

Foreign shareholders

Companies with overseas investors or parent companies.

Why Finvocates

Set up by advisers who think about the long term

We register private companies with the next five years in mind: partners, investors, tax and compliance.

Ownership planned properly

Shareholding and articles designed around how your partners actually work.

Qualified professionals

ACCA and ICAP Chartered Accountant qualifications, with an LLB-qualified advocate for the articles.

Joined-up setup

SECP, FBR, bank and PSEB registrations handled together.

Ongoing secretarial support

Allotments, transfers, changes and annual returns handled after setup.

Remote-friendly

Founders can sign and file online wherever they are.

Clear fixed fees

Every fee listed before any work starts.

FAQs

Private limited company questions we hear most

Have a question that is not here? Send it to us on WhatsApp and we will reply the same day.

How many shareholders does a private limited company need?
A private limited company needs at least two members and can have no more than 50. If you are the only owner, a single member company is the usual alternative, and it can be converted to a private limited company when others join.
What are the benefits of a private limited company?
It limits each shareholder's liability, gives the business its own legal identity, makes ownership easy to divide and transfer under agreed rules, and is the structure most investors and banks expect. In return it has more filing obligations than a sole proprietorship or partnership.
Can a private limited company sell shares to the public?
No. A private company restricts the transfer of its shares and cannot invite the public to subscribe for them. Businesses planning wider ownership can consider a public limited company.
What is a return of allotment?
It is the filing on Form-3 that reports shares issued by the company, due within 45 days of the allotment. It keeps SECP's record of who owns the company in line with your share register.
How much share capital do I need?
There is no high minimum for most private companies, but the authorised capital you choose affects SECP's fees and how many shares you can issue without increasing it later. We recommend a level that suits your plans.
Can foreigners be shareholders in a private limited company?
Yes. Foreign nationals and foreign companies can hold shares and act as directors, subject to additional documentation and checks such as security clearance where required.
What filings does a private limited company make each year?
It files an annual return with SECP, reports events such as changes in directors, shareholding and address, keeps its beneficial ownership register updated and files income tax returns with FBR based on its financial statements.
How much does private limited company registration cost?
SECP's fees depend mainly on authorised capital, and our professional fee is fixed for the package. Your first consultation is free and you receive a written quote before any work starts.
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Company Registration Single Member Company SECP Company Incorporation Share Allotment Share Transfer Corporate Secretarial Services Company Income Tax Returns Business Valuation

Register your private limited company properly

Tell us about the founders, the business and how you plan to grow. We will recommend a shareholding structure and list every fee before any work begins.

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This page is general information about our services, not tax, legal or financial advice for your specific situation. Laws, rates and deadlines change with each Finance Act and official notification.