The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has rolled out a revised fee structure for the submission of company documents, set to take effect from April 21, 2025.
The updated fees apply across various company categories under the Companies Act, 2017 and introduce notable distinctions between manual and electronic submissions.
📝 Key Highlights
- Manual vs. Electronic Filing Fees:
Manual submissions will generally cost double or more compared to electronic filings. However, the electronic fee applies only to documents for which online submission is available. - Where E-Filing Isn’t Available:
Documents must be submitted physically if there is no electronic submission facility for them.
📊 Examples of the New Fee Structure
- Companies with Share Capital up to Rs 100,000:
- Manual submission: Rs 6,050
- Electronic submission: Rs 11,000
- Registration of a New Company:
- Electronic submission: Rs 20,000
- Manual submission: Rs 33,000
- Conversion to Company Limited by Guarantee:
- Same fees as new company registration.
- Public Sector Companies (Wholly Owned by Federal Government):
- Electronic submission: Rs 50,000
- Manual submission: Rs 100,000
- Medium and Large Companies:
- Electronic submission: Rs 250,000 to Rs 700,000
- Manual submission: Rs 500,000 to Rs 1,000,000 (based on classification)
- Foreign Companies (Filing Charter/Memorandum):
- Electronic submission: Rs 11,000
- Manual submission: Rs 22,000
💼 Additional Updates
- New fees have been introduced for the registration of mortgages, pledges, and charges, and for amalgamation schemes.
- A non-refundable processing fee will now be charged for applications related to approvals, exemptions, or directions from the SECP or registrar.
🎯 SECP’s Objective
The SECP stated that this move aims to streamline the registration and document submission process, encourage electronic filing, and bring greater clarity to the regulatory framework for businesses operating in Pakistan.
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