How to find a company's registration number in Pakistan
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How do I find a company's registration number in Pakistan?
Search the company's name on SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) at https://www.secp.gov.pk. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.
Step-by-step
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Open SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan)
Navigate to https://www.secp.gov.pk.
https://www.secp.gov.pk - 2
Search by company name
Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.
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Copy the registration number
The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.
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Confirm it's the right entity
Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a Pakistan company's registration number published?
It appears on the entity's public profile in SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) (https://www.secp.gov.pk) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.
Is looking up a Pakistan registration number free?
Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) is free and does not require an account.
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.
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Is the Pakistan company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Pakistan business registry?
The SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) is the official public register of companies incorporated in Pakistan. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.secp.gov.pk.
Where do I find a Pakistan company's registration number?
Every registered Pakistan entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) record.
Is a Pakistan registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.
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