Governance made simple. Compliance made certain.
Company incorporation, statutory records, SECP filings, board support and governance advisory — all under one roof.
Corporate secretarial obligations may be administrative in nature, but their consequences are anything but. Missed filings, incomplete statutory records or improperly constituted board meetings can expose directors to personal liability, attract regulatory penalties and undermine stakeholder confidence. ZAFCA's corporate secretarial practice ensures that your entity stays fully compliant with the Companies Act, 2017 and SECP regulations — so you can focus on running the business.
Our corporate secretarial services
We provide end-to-end secretarial support across the corporate lifecycle — from incorporation to ongoing compliance, governance advisory and eventual restructuring or winding up. Our services are designed for companies of every size, from single-shareholder private companies to listed entities with complex governance requirements.
Company incorporation and registration
Setting up a company in Pakistan involves navigating SECP's eServices portal, preparing the memorandum and articles of association, obtaining name availability, securing digital signatures and fulfilling post-incorporation requirements such as NTN registration with the FBR. We manage the entire incorporation process — for private limited, single-member, public unlisted, not-for-profit (Section 42) and foreign company (branch/liaison office) structures — ensuring all documents are correctly drafted and all approvals are obtained in a timely manner.
Statutory records and registers
The Companies Act, 2017 mandates the maintenance of specific statutory registers — including the register of members, register of directors, register of charges, register of contracts with related parties and minutes books. We establish, update and maintain these records, whether in physical or electronic form, ensuring they are available for inspection by members, regulators and auditors at all times.
SECP filings and annual returns
Companies are required to file annual returns (Form A/B), financial statements (Form 29), director elections and changes in registered particulars with SECP within prescribed deadlines. We manage the entire filing calendar, prepare and submit returns through SECP's e-filing portal, and track acknowledgment receipts. Our proactive approach ensures that clients are never caught off guard by a missed deadline or a late-filing penalty.
Board support and AGM/EGM management
We provide comprehensive support for board and shareholder meetings — drafting agendas, preparing board packs, circulating notices in compliance with statutory notice periods, recording minutes, managing proxy submissions and handling post-meeting filings with SECP. Whether it is a routine quarterly board meeting or a high-stakes extraordinary general meeting (EGM), our team ensures that every procedural requirement is met and that meetings run smoothly.
Governance advisory
Good governance is about more than meeting minimum legal requirements. We advise boards and company secretaries on governance structures, director responsibilities, committee charters, conflict-of-interest management and compliance with the Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations where applicable. Our governance health checks help organisations benchmark their practices and identify areas for improvement.
Corporate restructuring and liquidation
When companies need to reorganise — whether through share transfers, changes in capital structure, mergers, demergers or the addition and removal of directors — we manage the SECP approvals and filings. At the end of a company's life, we assist with voluntary winding up and striking off, ensuring that all statutory obligations are discharged and that the dissolution proceeds without complications.
- Company incorporation — private limited, single-member, public unlisted, Section 42 and foreign entities
- Maintenance of statutory registers and records in compliance with the Companies Act, 2017
- SECP annual return (Form A/B) and financial statement (Form 29) filings
- Board meeting and AGM/EGM support — notices, agendas, minutes and post-meeting filings
- Corporate governance advisory and health checks
- Changes in directors, registered office and share capital
- Share transfers, transmission and allotment
- Voluntary winding up, striking off and dissolution