SECP

SECPGrade C Grade C

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan · Pakistan · Official register
Grade C: Recognized regulator with lighter requirements. Licenses here carry less weight.

License facts

What it takes to hold this license, from the TrustFinance regulator database.

Authorized capital
72,300+
required to operate
Time to obtain
3-4 Weeks
typical licensing process
TrustFinance grade
Grade C
of A to D

Requirements to get licensed

Main requirements

Registration process

  1. Memorandum and Articles of Association: Legal documents outlining the company's structure and purpose.
  2. National Tax Number (NTN) Certificate: Proof of tax registration in Pakistan.
  3. Bank Account Details: Information related to the company's bank account.
  4. Copy of CNIC: Copy of the Computerized National Identity Card for identification purposes.

Additionally, after registering with the SECP, applicants must submit further documents.

  1. Trading plan
  2. Risk management plan
  3. Compliance manual
  4. Financial statements
  5. Detailed business plans

About this regulator

The SECP's functions encompass registration and licensing of companies, regulation of the corporate sector and capital markets, supervision and regulation of insurance companies, NBFCs, and private pensions schemes. Additionally, it oversees external service providers to the financial and corporate sectors such as corporate secretaries, chartered accountants, brokers, credit rating agencies, and surveyors​​.

Companies holding this license

Companies on record, each linking to its verification page.

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