SECP Company Incorporation — Lahore
Company registration in Lahore with SECP is suitable for entrepreneurs, startups, family businesses, consultants, traders, IT companies and investors who want a separate corporate legal identity, structured ownership and a scalable business framework.
Short CTA: Send your proposed company name, business activity, shareholders/directors for a preliminary legal and registration review.
Lahore is a major commercial, industrial, technology, retail and professional-services centre. Company incorporation is commonly used by trading businesses, IT companies, manufacturers, family enterprises, startups and investor-backed businesses that need a separate legal entity and clearer governance.
Legally reviewed by Advocate Syed Mohsin Ali Shah, Senior Corporate & Tax Consultant to Taxocrate (Pvt) Limited, with more than four decades of professional experience.
Primary authority
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and FBR IRIS
Professional fee
From PKR 30,000
Local CTA
+92 333 1127835
Decide whether the business should be a Private Limited Company, Single Member Company or another permitted structure based on ownership, liability and investment plans.
Prepare suitable name options and ensure the proposed name is consistent with the intended business and current SECP naming requirements.
Confirm shareholders, directors, chief executive, ownership percentages, beneficial ownership and management arrangements before filing.
Determine an appropriate capital structure and describe the principal line of business accurately so the incorporation documents match the real commercial activity.
Complete the SECP eZfile incorporation process with the required identity, constitutional and corporate information.
Respond to any name, object, shareholder, director or documentation observation raised during processing.
Coordinate NTN/tax profile, corporate records, bank documentation, share certificates and any activity-specific licence or tax registration that may apply.
| Structure | Ownership | Legal position | Tax registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Limited / SMC | Shareholders | Separate incorporated entity | Company NTN / FBR profile |
| Partnership Firm / AOP | 2+ partners | Partnership under agreed deed and applicable partnership law | Separate 7-digit AOP NTN after FBR e-enrolment |
| Sole Proprietorship | One individual | Owner and business are not separate legal persons | Individual CNIC normally serves as NTN |
Compare our Partnership Firm (AOP) Registration and Sole Proprietorship Registration pages before choosing a structure.
Office No. 2, First Floor, Al-Mairaj Arcade, Adjacent to Surayya Azeem Trust Hospital, Chauburji Chowk, Lahore
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | +92 333 1127835 |
| +92 333 1127835 | |
| Registration focus | Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and FBR IRIS |
Other city pages: Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore.
Yes. A single founder may consider a Single Member Company, subject to the applicable incorporation requirements and the founder's commercial needs.
Yes. Company name reservation and incorporation are handled through the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. Current SECP guidance provides an end-to-end digitised name-reservation and incorporation process through eZfile.
No. Incorporation creates the company as a corporate entity. FBR tax registration and the company's NTN/tax profile are separate post-incorporation matters that must also be handled correctly.
Our standard professional fee for a straightforward locally owned Private Limited Company or Single Member Company starts from PKR 30,000. Government charges and specialised work are separate.
Yes, subject to the relevant identity, ownership, documentation, sector and regulatory requirements. Foreign participation may require additional documents and review.
Reviewed By Syed Mohsin Ali Shah, Advocate Sindh High Court, Senior Corporate & Taxation Lawyer. Consultation and representation are arranged according to the documents, legal issue and forum.
Advocate Sindh High Court · Senior Corporate & Taxation Lawyer
In legal practice since 1985, Mohsin Ali Shah provides senior oversight on corporate and taxation matters, legal documentation, business disputes and case strategy.
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