Check if a Pakistan Company Is Active

Check if a Pakistan company is activeSearch the company by name or registration number and read its status field. On SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan), an "active" or "registered" status means the entity is currently on the register; "dissolved", "struck off" or "liquidation" means it is not trading legally.Steps

Find the company Search by name or registration number to open the correct record.

Read the status field The status is the register's own verdict on whether the entity currently exists. Treat anything other than active/registered as a red flag before contracting.

Check the last filing date An entity can be nominally active but years behind on filings. A long gap since the last filing is a warning sign even when the status reads active.

Confirm at the source Status changes propagate from SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) at https://www.secp.gov.pk. For a decision with money attached, confirm there.

Frequently asked questionsHow do I know if a Pakistan company is still trading?The register's status field is the authoritative answer. An active/registered status on SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) means the entity is currently on the register. It does not by itself prove the business is operating, so also check the most recent filing date.What does "dissolved" or "struck off" mean?The entity has been removed from the register and can no longer legally trade or enter into contracts. Any invoice or agreement issued under that name after removal should be treated as invalid.Is checking company status in Pakistan free?Yes — status is part of the free public record on SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan). No account is needed.What is a CUIN in Pakistan?CUIN (Company Universal Identification Number) is a 7-digit unique identifier assigned by SECP to every registered Pakistani company. It's the primary way to verify a company on the SECP eServices portal.Source: SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan)Last verified: 2026-06-01