Regulatory Alerts2018-01-26
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Companies (Registration Offices) Regulations, 2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan establishes Company Registration Offices in nine specific locations with defined territorial jurisdictions and mandates the creation of facilitation centres. The regulations require the assignment of a Corporate Unique Identification Number (CUIN) to all incorporated companies and foreign companies with a place of business in Pakistan, replacing previous registration numbers. Registrars are obligated to maintain electronic databases for company registers and mortgages, process physical documents within specified timeframes, and issue certificates in standardized formats. The rules further govern the inspection of records, issuance of certified copies with liability disclaimers, and procedures for handling defective or late-filed documents.