SECP Company Registration Fees in Pakistan – Complete Guide 2026

Registering a company with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) involves several official fees. The amount you pay depends mainly on the type of company, the nominal share capital, whether you submit the application online or physically, and whether you use an urgent processing facility.

For most entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and professionals, the most important cost is the SECP company incorporation fee. However, the total amount may also include the company name reservation fee, incorporation filing charges, Fast Track Registration Services (FTRS) charges if selected, and other applicable fees.

SECP provides an official company incorporation fee calculator because registration fees can vary according to the company's nominal share capital.

This guide explains the SECP company registration fees in Pakistan for 2026, how the fee is calculated, online and offline costs, name reservation charges, FTRS charges, examples for different capital amounts, and other costs that a new company should consider.

What Is SECP Company Registration?

SECP company registration is the legal process through which a business is incorporated as a company under Pakistan's corporate law.

The SECP is responsible for registering companies in Pakistan. Depending on the structure selected, a business may be registered as a single member company, private limited company, public company, or another legally recognized form.

Under the Companies Act, 2017, a single member can form a single member private company, while two or more persons can form a private company. Public companies have different membership requirements.

The company incorporation process is now largely digitized. SECP allows applicants to submit incorporation applications through its online system, while an offline process is also available.

SECP Company Registration Fee in Pakistan 2026

For a company having share capital, the registration fee is linked to the nominal share capital of the company.

The applicable fee schedule has a basic registration fee for companies whose nominal share capital does not exceed Rs. 100,000. Additional fees apply when the nominal share capital exceeds Rs. 100,000.

The Seventh Schedule also provides for periodic increases in certain fees. The published schedule specifies a 10% annual increase for the relevant registration fee provisions.

For 2026 planning purposes, the fee structure can be understood as follows:

These 2026 figures reflect the statutory 10% annual increase applied to the fee levels published for the period beginning 21 April 2025. SECP's published schedule shows Rs. 6,050 online and Rs. 11,000 physical for the first slab, Rs. 847 per Rs. 100,000 up to Rs. 5 billion, and Rs. 200 above Rs. 5 billion before the subsequent annual increase.

Because SECP fees can be amended, applicants should always confirm the amount generated by the official SECP fee calculator immediately before making payment. SECP specifically provides an incorporation fee calculator for this purpose.

Company Registration Fee for Capital Up to Rs. 100,000

If the nominal share capital of a company does not exceed Rs. 100,000, the basic registration fee applies.

For 2026 planning:

• Online registration: approximately Rs. 6,655

• Physical registration: approximately Rs. 12,100

The online route is generally more convenient because the incorporation process has been digitized through SECP's eZfile system.

The fee is for company registration. It should not automatically be confused with the company's paid-up capital. Registration fee is a government charge, while share capital represents the capital structure of the company.

Additional Fee for Higher Share Capital

When nominal share capital exceeds Rs. 100,000, an additional registration fee is charged based on the amount of capital.

For the first higher-capital band, the fee is calculated for every Rs. 100,000 or part thereof.

For example, if the applicable 2026 rate is Rs. 932 for every Rs. 100,000 or part thereof, the calculation works approximately like this:

Registration Fee = Basic Fee + Additional Capital-Based Fee

Suppose a company has nominal share capital of Rs. 500,000.

The amount above Rs. 100,000 is Rs. 400,000.

That represents four additional units of Rs. 100,000.

Therefore:

Additional fee = 4 × Rs. 932

Additional fee = Rs. 3,728

The estimated registration fee would therefore be:

Rs. 6,655 + Rs. 3,728 = Rs. 10,383

This is an illustration based on the 2026 rate derived from the applicable annual increase. The final amount should be confirmed through SECP's official calculator before payment.

Example: Rs. 1 Million Nominal Share Capital

Suppose you want to register a company with nominal share capital of Rs. 1,000,000.

The first Rs. 100,000 falls within the basic registration fee.

The remaining Rs. 900,000 represents nine units of Rs. 100,000.

Using the illustrative 2026 rate of Rs. 932 per additional Rs. 100,000:

9 × Rs. 932 = Rs. 8,388

Estimated online registration fee:

Rs. 6,655 + Rs. 8,388 = Rs. 15,043

This example demonstrates why company registration fees increase as nominal share capital increases.

Example: Rs. 5 Million Share Capital

For a company with nominal share capital of Rs. 5 million:

• First Rs. 100,000: basic fee

• Remaining Rs. 4.9 million: 49 units of Rs. 100,000

• Additional fee: 49 × Rs. 932 = Rs. 45,668

Estimated online registration fee:

Rs. 6,655 + Rs. 45,668 = Rs. 52,323

Again, this is an illustrative calculation. The SECP fee calculator should be used to obtain the actual challan amount.

Example: Rs. 10 Million Share Capital

For Rs. 10 million nominal share capital:

• Basic slab: Rs. 6,655

• Additional capital: Rs. 9.9 million

• Number of Rs. 100,000 units: 99

• Additional fee: 99 × Rs. 932 = Rs. 92,268

Estimated online registration fee:

Rs. 6,655 + Rs. 92,268 = Rs. 98,923

The important point is that the fee is related to nominal share capital rather than simply being one fixed company registration charge.

Company Name Reservation Fee

Company name reservation is normally an important part of the incorporation process.

SECP's current Companies Regulations 2024 FAQ states that the company name reservation fee is:

• Rs. 200 for an online application

• Rs. 500 for an offline application

The name is reserved for 60 days. SECP also states that there is no provision for automatically extending the reservation period.

The name reservation fee is separate from the company incorporation fee.

Therefore, a person should not assume that paying the company incorporation fee alone covers every preliminary application charge.

How Many Company Names Can Be Proposed?

SECP's current name reservation FAQ explains that one proposed name is mandatory and additional names may be proposed according to the applicable process. The applicant should arrange proposed names in priority order.

Importantly, the SECP online name search result is only an indication. It does not guarantee that the name will ultimately be approved. The final decision rests with the dealing Registrar.

Applicants should therefore check names carefully before submitting the application.

Is Company Name Search Free?

A company name search is useful before submitting a reservation application, but applicants should distinguish between checking a name and formally reserving it.

SECP's name search facility can indicate whether a proposed name appears identical, resembling, or similar to an existing name. However, SECP makes it clear that the search result does not constitute final confirmation of availability.

Formal reservation requires payment of the applicable name reservation fee.

Online vs Offline SECP Company Registration Fees

There can be a substantial difference between online and physical submission fees.

Online incorporation is generally the preferred route for many entrepreneurs because the process is digitized.

The online route can involve:

• Online user registration

• Name reservation

• Digital submission

• Online payment

• Electronic processing

• Digital certificate of incorporation

SECP's company formation information confirms that the incorporation process is available online and that applicants can submit the required information and documents through its digital system.

The physical route involves submitting documents through the prescribed offline process and can have higher applicable fees.

What Is the FTRS Fee?

SECP also offers Fast Track Registration Services (FTRS) for urgent processing.

SECP states that FTRS is available for urgent incorporation processing and describes it as a facility for processing within four hours, subject to the applicable requirements.

The FTRS fee is additional to the normal fee.

The Seventh Schedule provides that for incorporation, the FTRS fee is equal to the normal applicable fee, subject to the prescribed minimum amount. The published schedule identifies minimum FTRS charges for electronic and physical submissions.

Therefore, applicants choosing FTRS should not simply add a small fixed amount to the normal registration fee. The FTRS charge can materially increase the total amount.

Total Cost of Registering a Company

The total cost of setting up a company is not always equal to the SECP incorporation fee.

Depending on the circumstances, the overall initial cost can include:

1. Company name reservation fee

2. Company incorporation/registration fee

3. Incorporation filing fee where applicable

4. FTRS fee if urgent processing is selected

5. Professional consultant or lawyer charges, if used

6. Digital signature or related service charges where applicable

7. Stamp or provincial charges where applicable

8. Sector-specific licensing or approval costs

9. Bank and documentation costs

Not every company will incur all of these costs.

For example, a person completing the registration personally through the online SECP system may avoid professional service charges.

Is Paid-Up Capital a Registration Fee?

No.

Paid-up capital should not be confused with the SECP registration fee.

For example, if a company has Rs. 100,000 paid-up capital, that does not mean Rs. 100,000 is paid to SECP as registration charges.

The registration fee is a government fee calculated according to the applicable fee schedule.

The company's share capital is part of its ownership and capital structure.

Nominal Share Capital vs Paid-Up Capital

These terms are important when calculating company registration costs.

Nominal share capital generally refers to the capital represented by the shares that the company is authorized to issue under its constitutional documents.

Paid-up capital refers to the amount actually paid or credited as paid on the company's issued shares.

For fee calculation purposes, SECP's fee schedule refers to nominal share capital.

Therefore, an applicant should not use paid-up capital when the official fee calculation requires nominal share capital.

Maximum Registration Fee

The Seventh Schedule provides a maximum registration fee for a company having share capital.

The published schedule specifies that the fee payable at registration cannot exceed:

• Rs. 40 million for electronic submission

• Rs. 50 million for physical submission

This ceiling applies under the relevant registration fee provision.

Very high-capital companies should nevertheless use the official SECP calculator rather than attempting to calculate the final fee manually.

Fee for Very Large Share Capital

The fee structure changes after the specified capital threshold.

The published schedule provides one additional fee rate for each Rs. 100,000 or part thereof up to Rs. 5 billion and another rate after Rs. 5 billion.

This means that a company with very large nominal share capital cannot simply multiply the first additional rate indefinitely.

The official fee calculator is especially useful for large companies because it can account for the different capital bands.

Company Registration Fees for Different Company Types

The fee depends not only on the company structure but also on the applicable schedule and capital.

Common company structures include:

Single Member Company

A single member company is a private company formed by one member.

It can be suitable for an entrepreneur who wants a separate corporate legal structure while being the sole member.

Private Limited Company

A private limited company can be formed by two or more persons, subject to the requirements of the Companies Act and applicable regulations.

This is one of the common structures used by startups, family businesses, trading businesses, service companies, and other commercial ventures.

Public Company

Public companies are subject to different legal and regulatory requirements and may have significantly different compliance obligations.

A person should not assume that the fee and documentation requirements for a small private company automatically apply to a public company.

Section 42 Company

A company seeking registration under Section 42 has a different regulatory framework, particularly where it is established for charitable, nonprofit, or other specified purposes.

Additional licensing and regulatory requirements can apply.

Does SECP Registration Include NTN Registration?

SECP's company incorporation system has integration with the Federal Board of Revenue.

SECP's promoters' guidance explains that information collected during incorporation can be forwarded to FBR for NTN registration, and the relevant FBR credentials can be sent to the company's chief executive.

This integrated facility can reduce the need for separate manual steps.

However, applicants should still verify their tax registration status and any additional tax registrations required for their business.

Does SECP Registration Include Sales Tax Registration?

Not necessarily.

Company incorporation and sales tax registration are different matters.

Depending on the nature of the business, the company may have tax registration or other regulatory obligations with FBR or provincial authorities.

The applicant should determine whether sales tax registration is applicable to the particular business activity.

Other Government Registrations After Incorporation

Depending on the company's activities and location, additional registrations may be required.

These can include registrations or interaction with:

• FBR

• Provincial revenue authorities

• EOBI

• Provincial Employees' Social Security Institutions

• Labour departments

• Excise and taxation authorities

• Sector-specific regulators

• Local government authorities

SECP's digital incorporation system has integration with several government departments and allows applicants to access certain registration facilities during incorporation.

The exact requirements depend on the business and jurisdiction.

Documents Required for Company Registration

The exact documents depend on the type of company and circumstances.

Common incorporation information can include:

• Proposed company name

• Details of subscribers

• CNIC or passport information

• Residential or registered addresses

• Director information

• Shareholding details

• Nominal share capital

• Business activity

• Principal line of business

• Memorandum of Association

• Articles of Association where applicable

• Digital declarations or undertakings

• Additional approvals for regulated businesses

Foreign subscribers and directors may have additional requirements.

Specialized businesses may also require approvals or NOCs from relevant authorities.

SECP's incorporation guidance explains that the application requires detailed information about directors/subscribers, company capital and the credentials of the company being formed.

How to Reduce Company Registration Costs

Entrepreneurs can control some of the costs associated with incorporation.

Register Online

Online incorporation can be more economical than physical submission and is generally more convenient.

Avoid Unnecessary Urgent Processing

If there is no need for urgent processing, using the normal route can avoid FTRS charges.

Prepare Documents Correctly

Errors can cause delays and may result in additional applications or professional costs.

Choose an Appropriate Capital Structure

Because registration fees are linked to nominal share capital, applicants should select their capital structure carefully and realistically.

This does not mean artificially selecting an unsuitable capital amount merely to reduce fees. The capital structure should reflect the company's actual requirements and future plans.

Use the Official Calculator

The official SECP fee calculator can help avoid underpayment or overpayment.

How to Calculate SECP Company Registration Fee

A simplified calculation for a normal share-capital company can be expressed as:

Registration Fee = Basic Fee + Additional Fee Based on Nominal Share Capital

For capital up to the first threshold:

Registration Fee = Applicable Basic Fee

For higher capital within the first additional band:

Registration Fee = Basic Fee + (Number of Rs. 100,000 Units × Applicable Additional Rate)

Where the capital exceeds the second threshold, the higher-capital rate applies to the portion falling into that band.

Because the official schedule can change, the final amount should always be checked using the current SECP calculator.

Why SECP Fees Change

Government regulatory fees can be revised through notifications, circulars, regulations, or amendments to the applicable schedule.

SECP's published Seventh Schedule includes provisions for annual increases in certain fees.

This is why an old blog post or company registration website may show a different fee from the amount currently generated by SECP.

For a 2026 registration, applicants should rely on the current SECP schedule and fee calculator rather than older articles.

How to Pay SECP Registration Fees

The payment method depends on the submission route and the SECP system being used.

During the online incorporation process, the system generates the relevant payment information.

SECP's incorporation guidance explains that the prescribed fee and related information are populated through the system and that the application is submitted after the required documents and payment process have been completed.

Applicants should follow the payment instructions generated by SECP rather than relying on an old challan or payment method described by a third-party website.

What Happens After Payment?

Payment of the registration fee does not automatically mean that the company has been incorporated.

SECP must process the application.

The application can be examined for:

• Company name compliance

• Required information

• Director and subscriber details

• Business activity

• Constitutional documents

• Applicable declarations

• Regulatory approvals

• Payment of prescribed fees

If the application meets the requirements, SECP issues the Certificate of Incorporation.

SECP's promoters' guide states that after successful submission and payment of the requisite fee, a digital Certificate of Incorporation with a QR code is issued and can be sent by email or downloaded from the eZfile portal.

Certificate of Incorporation

The Certificate of Incorporation is important evidence that the company has been incorporated.

The digital certificate may contain a QR code and can be downloaded through the relevant SECP system.

A company should keep the certificate and other incorporation records securely because they may be required for banking, taxation, contracts, licensing, investment, and other business purposes.

Can You Register a Company Without a Consultant?

Yes, applicants can use SECP's online incorporation system themselves.

A consultant, lawyer, accountant, or corporate service provider is not necessarily required for every straightforward incorporation.

However, professional assistance may be useful when:

• There are foreign shareholders

• The business is regulated

• The ownership structure is complicated

• There are multiple classes of shares

• Specialized approvals are required

• The promoters are unfamiliar with corporate documentation

• Tax or compliance planning is complicated

Professional fees are separate from SECP's official government fees.

Common Mistakes That Increase Registration Costs

Several mistakes can create unnecessary complications.

Common examples include:

• Choosing an unsuitable company name

• Using a name similar to an existing company

• Providing incorrect CNIC information

• Entering an incorrect address

• Selecting an unsuitable business activity

• Incorrectly calculating capital

• Uploading incomplete documents

• Ignoring additional regulatory requirements

• Paying the wrong amount

• Using outdated fee information

• Selecting FTRS unnecessarily

• Assuming incorporation automatically completes every tax or provincial registration

Applicants should carefully review all information before submission.

Is SECP Company Registration Fee Refundable?

Applicants should not assume that a paid government fee will automatically be refunded if an application is rejected, withdrawn, or contains an error.

The treatment of fees depends on the relevant law, regulations, application and circumstances.

Before making payment, applicants should verify the applicable SECP terms and payment instructions.

Do SECP Fees Include Professional Charges?

No.

If you hire a lawyer, accountant, consultant, or corporate service provider, that person's service fee is normally separate from SECP's official charges.

For example, a consultant may charge a package price covering:

• Name reservation

• Company incorporation

• Documentation

• Tax registration assistance

• Bank account assistance

• Corporate compliance support

The consultant's package price should not be presented as the official SECP fee.

Do SECP Fees Include Annual Compliance Costs?

No.

Company incorporation is only the beginning of the company's legal life.

After incorporation, the company may have continuing obligations such as:

• Annual returns

• Financial statements

• Statutory filings

• Changes in directors

• Changes in registered office

• Changes in share capital

• Tax filings

• Corporate records

• Beneficial ownership or other disclosures where applicable

Some of these filings may carry separate SECP fees.

How Much Money Should You Budget for Company Registration?

There is no single total cost that applies to every company.

A realistic budget should distinguish between:

Official SECP fees

and

Other business setup expenses.

For a simple small online incorporation, the official government charges may be relatively modest. However, the total startup budget can be higher when professional services, tax registrations, licences, documentation, office arrangements, bank requirements, and other expenses are included.

The best approach is to calculate the official SECP fee first and then add only the costs that actually apply to your business.

Final Advice for Applicants in 2026

Before submitting a company registration application, check the latest SECP information rather than relying on an old fee table.

SECP maintains an official incorporation fee calculator and publishes the applicable fee schedule.

For a normal company with share capital, the most important factors affecting the incorporation fee are:

• Nominal share capital

• Online or physical submission

• Company type

• Normal or Fast Track processing

• Additional applicable filings or approvals

The company name reservation fee is separate and is currently listed by SECP as Rs. 200 online and Rs. 500 offline.

The safest approach is to generate the fee through SECP's current system immediately before payment. This helps ensure that your application uses the latest fee rather than a historical rate.

For official and current information, applicants should use the SECP website, eZfile system, official fee calculator and the applicable Companies Act and regulations.

Guide Information

Step-by-Step Process

1. Decide whether a company is the appropriate legal structure for the business.

2. Select the proposed company type.

3. Determine whether the business will be a single member, private limited, public or another applicable company.

4. Identify the proposed subscribers or members.

5. Identify the proposed directors and other required officers.

6. Determine the company's principal line of business.

7. Decide the proposed nominal share capital.

8. Decide the shareholding structure.

9. Prepare the proposed company name.

10. Prepare additional alternative names where permitted.

11. Search the proposed name using the SECP name search facility.

12. Check that the proposed name does not appear identical or confusingly similar to an existing company.

13. Check whether the proposed name contains restricted or prohibited wording.

14. Create or access the required SECP online user account.

15. Log in to the SECP eZfile/company incorporation system.

16. Select the appropriate company type.

17. Start the company name reservation process.

18. Enter the proposed company name and required information.

19. Pay the applicable company name reservation fee.

20. Wait for SECP's decision on the proposed name.

21. After name approval, begin the incorporation application.

22. Enter subscriber information.

23. Enter director and officer information.

24. Enter the registered office information.

25. Enter the principal line of business.

26. Enter the nominal share capital.

27. Enter the shareholding/subscription details.

28. Prepare or upload the Memorandum of Association where required.

29. Prepare or upload the Articles of Association where required.

30. Upload the required identity documents and declarations.

31. Review all information before final submission.

32. Check the calculated SECP incorporation fee.

33. Generate the applicable payment/challan information.

34. Pay the prescribed incorporation fee.

35. Pay any additional applicable filing or processing charges.

36. Select FTRS only if urgent processing is required and the applicant accepts the additional fee.

37. Complete the required digital signing or authentication process.

38. Submit the completed incorporation application to SECP.

39. Monitor the application status through the relevant SECP system.

40. Respond to any SECP objection or requirement if issued.

41. Provide corrected or additional information if requested.

42. Wait for completion of the incorporation process.

43. Receive the digital Certificate of Incorporation if the application is approved.

44. Download and securely store the Certificate of Incorporation.

45. Verify the company's basic registration details.

46. Check the company's tax registration status where applicable.

47. Complete any required FBR registration or tax-related steps.

48. Complete provincial or sector-specific registrations where applicable.

49. Open the company's business bank account after incorporation and required bank documentation.

50. Establish proper corporate records and accounting records.

51. Track future SECP filing deadlines.

52. Complete annual and other statutory filings required for the company.

53. Maintain updated information about directors, shareholders and registered office.

54. Update SECP records whenever a legally reportable change occurs.

55. Check the latest SECP regulations periodically to remain compliant.