SECP Introduces New Compliance Verification Certificate for Companies

Islamabad, June 1: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new Certificate of Statutory Compliance (CSC) through S.R.O. 875(I)/2026, providing companies with an official mechanism to demonstrate their regulatory compliance status.

The certificate, to be issued by the Registrar of Companies, will serve as formal confirmation that a company is legally incorporated under the Companies Act, 2017, remains active in official records, and has fulfilled the statutory filing and disclosure requirements applicable at the time the certificate is issued.

According to the SECP, the initiative is designed to provide investors, banks, government agencies, business partners, and other stakeholders with reliable evidence of a company’s compliance standing. The framework is expected to improve transparency and strengthen confidence in corporate records.

However, the certificate will not be available to companies that are inactive, undergoing strike-off or liquidation proceedings, facing regulatory inquiries, investigations or disputes, have pending compliance obligations, or maintain incomplete or inaccurate records with the regulator.

The introduction of the CSC is part of the SECP’s ongoing efforts to enhance corporate governance standards, improve the quality of regulatory records, and create a more transparent business environment. Companies seeking the certificate will be required to submit their applications to the Registrar of Companies.

The relevant notification has been published on the SECP’s official website.