Islamabad, June 1: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has formally introduced a Certificate of Statutory Compliance under S.R.O. 875(I)/2026.
The certificate will be issued by the Registrar of Companies to verify a company’s legal and regulatory standing, according to an official notification.
According to the SECP, the Certificate of Statutory Compliance, or CSC, is a regulatory certification that confirms, based on official records, that a company is duly incorporated under the Companies Act, 2017, remains active on the register, and has fulfilled all mandatory statutory filing and disclosure requirements as of the date of issuance.
Officials said the move is aimed at providing reliable and verifiable confirmation of a company’s compliance status for domestic and international use.
According to the notification, the CSC will serve as an authenticated regulatory document for investors, banks, government departments, business partners, and other market participants who require assurance regarding a company’s legal standing.
The SECP clarified that the CSC will not be issued to companies that are inactive, under strike-off or liquidation, or involved in disputes, inquiries, or investigations.
Companies with outstanding statutory filings, pending approvals, or incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading records maintained with the regulator will also be ineligible.
According to regulatory sources, the certificate is expected to reduce due diligence risks, speed up commercial transactions, and improve confidence in Pakistan’s corporate registry.
Financial institutions and foreign investors, in particular, often require independent verification of a company’s compliance history before entering into business relationships.
The regulator said the CSC is part of its broader reform agenda focused on strengthening corporate governance, improving the integrity of corporate data, enhancing transparency, and facilitating ease of doing business in Pakistan.
Over recent years, the SECP has increased its reliance on digital records and automated verification to improve regulatory oversight.
Applications for the Certificate of Statutory Compliance must be submitted to the Registrar of Companies in accordance with the prescribed procedure. The SECP has advised companies to ensure that all statutory filings and disclosures are up to date before applying.
The notification has been made available on the SECP’s official platform for public access and guidance.
