Consultation · SECP · 22 Jul 2022
The draft regulations set out procedures for company name reservation, incorporation, and definitions under the Companies Act, 2017. Name reservation applications may propose up to three names and, if approved, reserve the name for 60 days; failure to file incorporation documents within that period makes the name unavailable. Certain words are prohibited in company names, while others require justification or prior approval. Comments on the draft are invited within 14 days of publication.
PART II
Statutory Notification (S. R. O.)
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Islamabad, the 20 th July, 2022 NOTIFICATION S.R.O. 1119 (I)/2022.–The following draft of the Companies Regulations, 2022, proposed to be made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 512 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017), are hereby published for information of all person likely to be effected thereon and as required by proviso to said subsection (1), notice is hereby given that comments, suggestions or objections, if any, received within a period of fourteen days from the date of publication of this notification in the official Gazette, will be taken into consideration, namely— DRAFT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
company or a foreign company under an agreement for filing of documents on their behalf in pursuance of the Act; (iv) “authorized officer” includes a chief executive officer, director, company secretary, chief financial officer of the company or a representative authorized by the Board or an authorized intermediary to sign a document or proceeding requiring authentication by the company:
Provided that—
(a) in the case of a company in relation to which an administrator has been appointed under sub-section (1) of section 291, the administrator of such company; or (b) in the case of a company in liquidation, the liquidator of such company; shall be the authorized officer of the company; (v) “association” means a group of persons united for a common object desirous of obtaining license under section 42 of the Act; (vi) “benefits” means all monetary and non-monetary favors of any kind received from the company directly or indirectly including but not limited to company maintained car, medical plan, house rent, loans and advances but does not include official travelling reimbursements, boarding and lodging expenses incurred on attending official meetings or expenses incurred in attending office as per entitlement or any meeting fee for attending the meetings of the board or a committee of board as determined by the board of directors; (vii) “book closure” means the period during which the register of members is closed in terms of section 125 of the Act; (viii) “close relative” means spouse(s), siblings and their children, lineal ascendants and descendants; (ix) “Commission” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it under the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997 (XLII of 1997); (x) “Company Registration Office” means an office established by the Commission under sub-section (1) of section 462 of the Act; (xi) “corporate unique identification number or “CUIN” means a sequential computer generated registration number assigned to every company including foreign company and includes corporate universal identification number assigned to the companies before the issuance of these regulations; (xii) “donation” means contribution whether in cash or in kind, in the form of charity, grant, aid, contribution, gift, assistance, subsidy or any other form, received directly or indirectly, from any source whether local or foreign, for the purpose of achieving the objects of the company;
(xiii) “electronic database” means the system for maintaining a database electronically in respect of all the record of companies and includes the Corporate Registration System, Corporate Compliance and Facilitation System and Diary System; (xiv) “e-service” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it under clause (27) of subsection (1) of section 2 of the Act; (xv) “exercise” means making of an application by an employee to a company for issue of shares against option vested in him in pursuance of a Scheme; (xvi) “exercise period” means the time period after vesting within which an employee may exercise his right to apply for shares against an option vested in him in pursuance of the Scheme; (xvii) “exercise price” means the price payable by an employee for exercising an option granted to him in pursuance of the Scheme; (xviii) “fee” means fee as specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act; (xix) “foreign company” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it under the Act; (xx) “Form” means a form annexed to these regulations and includes a return; (xxi) “firm” means a practicing firm of management consultants, financial consultants, corporate consultants or tax practitioners; (xxii) “further issue of shares” means issue of shares under section 83 of the Act and does not include Initial Public Offer or offer for sale of shares by any person holding shares in listed company or further issue of shares pursuant to any scheme of arrangement including merger, demerger, amalgamation etc.; (xxiii) “Limited Liability Partnership” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2017; (xxiv) “initial public offer or IPO” means first time offer of securities to the general public; (xxv) “issue” for the purpose of these regulations, means further issue of shares; (xxvi) “issue of share at discount” means issue of share at a price below face value of such share; (xxvii) “issue of shares by way of other than right” means issue of shares out of the share capital of a company or body corporate to any person without right offer, either for cash or for consideration otherwise than in cash; (xxviii) “issue price” means the price per share at which shares are offered or issued; (xxix) “issue size” means the total number of shares issued or proposed to be issued by a company; (xxx) “market price” for the purpose of a scheme means latest available closing price of the share on a securities exchange on which the shares of the company are listed and
where share price is not traded on a given date, then the share price on the last trading day shall be considered; (xxxi) “option” means a right but not an obligation granted to an employee in pursuance of a scheme to apply for shares of a company at a pre-determined price; (xxxii) “preference shares” mean the shares which carry or would carry such preferential rights or privileges as provided for in the articles of association of the company including but not limited to the following; (a) preferential right over the rights of ordinary shareholders to receive dividend; preference dividend may be cumulative or non-cumulative; (b) preferential right over the rights of ordinary shareholders to participate in profits of company; (c) preferential rights over the rights of ordinary shareholders to be paid in the event of winding up of the issuer; and (d) voting and non-voting rights (xxxiii) “promoter” means a person who is named as subscriber to the Memorandum of Association of a company or member of Association who has applied for the grant of a license under section 42 of the Act; (xxxiv) “registrar concerned” means a registrar, who is in-charge of a Company Registration Office in whose territorial jurisdiction the registered office of the company is situated; (xxxv) “Registrar of Companies” means the Registrar of Companies designated as such by the Commission and posted at head office of the Commission and who is head of the offices for the registration of companies in Pakistan and performing other work under the Act; (xxxvi) “registered intermediary” means a person registered by the Commission under these regulations; (xxxvii) “remuneration” means reward or compensation for employment in the form of pay, salary or wage including all other perquisites and non-cash incentives but does not include meeting fee for attending meetings of board or committee of board and reimbursement for boarding or lodging for attending board meetings; (xxxviii) “right issue” means the shares offered by a company to its members strictly in proportion to the shares already held in respective kinds and classes; (xxxix) “seal” means the seal of the company registration office having the name of company registration office engraved on it; (xl) “schedule” means a schedule to the Act; (xli) “scheme” means an Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) in accordance with procedure and on conditions specified through these regulations;
(xlii) “vesting” means to give or earn a right to apply for conversion of the options, granted under a scheme, into shares of the company; and (xliii) “vesting period” means the period during which the vesting of an option granted to an employee in pursuance of a scheme takes place. (2) The words and expressions used but not defined in these regulations shall have the same meaning as are assigned to them in the Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997(XLII of 1997), the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2017 (XV of 2017), Securities Act, 2015 (III of 2015) and any rules made thereunder.
CHAPTER II
RESERVATION OF NAME OF A COMPANY AND CHANGE THEREOF
3. Reservation of Name.–(1) Any person desirous of forming a company shall have the
option to file either separate application for reservation of name in the manner as provided in subregulation (2) or combined application for reservation of name and incorporation of company in the manner as provided in regulation 8. (2) Separate application on specified format App-1 for reservation of name in terms of sub-section (4) of section 10 of the Act shall be filed with the registrar along with non-refundable application fee as specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act, in the following manner— (i) online application through e-service; or (ii) physical application; (3) The applicant may propose up to three names in order of priority for reservation of any one of them, ensuring that the proposed names fulfil the criteria specified in section 10 of the Act and these regulations. Subject to the provision of section 10 and regulation 8, the application for reservation of name of the company shall be accompanied with original NOC/permission/letter of intent of competent authority (if applicable). (4) The registrar, if satisfied that any one of the proposed names in the order of priority, fulfills the criteria specified in the Act and these regulations, may issue availability of name as per Annexure-A and reserve the name for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of availability of name letter. (5) If the applicant fails to file application for incorporation of company along with evidence of payment of fee within sixty (60) days period, the name shall not remain available. (6) In case of refusal of the proposed name(s), the registrar shall issue the order of refusal as per Annexure-B. (7) The registrar, while considering the application for reservation of name may require the applicant to furnish such additional information or document as deemed appropriate:
Provided that where the requisite information is not provided within fifteen (15) days or any further time allowed by the registrar, the application shall be disposed of on the basis of available information.
(ii) Assurance/Assurer/Insurance/Insurer/Re-Assurance/Re-Assurer/Re-Insurance / Re-Insurer - In case of companies to be established to undertake business of Insurance, Assurance, Reinsurance and Re-assurance subject to prior approval of the Commission. (iii) Bahria/ Askari/ Fauji/ Fazaiya/ Cadet/Armed Forces or Forces/Army/Navy/Air Force/ Shaheen/ Military/ Defence - In case of companies to be established by the relevant agency. (iv) Bank/ Banking/ Banker - In case of companies to be established to undertake banking business subject to prior approval of State Bank of Pakistan or an investment bank subject to prior approval of the Commission. (v) Board - In case of a company desirous to engage in the business of Paper and/or Board or to public sector companies. (vi) Capital – It shall only be allowed if proper justification is provided to the satisfaction of the Registrar. (vii) Chamber - In case of an entity which is to be established as a Trade Organization under Trade Organizations Act, 2013. (viii) Chapter – In case of companies where NOC or permission of the organization/entities having various chapters locally or globally, is provided. (ix) Charter/Chartered - In case of companies having charter from the sovereign authority of the Federation or the Province. (x) Corporation - In case of companies where proper justification is submitted to the satisfaction of registrar. (xi) Council - In case of a company to be established on grant of license by the Commission under section 42 of the Act. Moreover, this expression may also be allowed to Sports Association, Trade Organization or a Professional Body. (xii) Exchange/Bourse - In case of Securities Exchange, Commodity Exchange, Mercantile Exchange and Exchange Company, subject to prior approval from the relevant authority. (xiii) Federal - In case of a company where it has a connection with or patronage of the Federal Government subject to prior approval of the Commission. (xiv) Federation - In case of a company licensed under section 42 of the Act or trade bodies under Trade Organizations Act, 2013. (xv) Finance, Financial, Investment Finance, Investment Advisory, Leasing, Asset Management, Housing Finance, Modaraba, Venture Capital, Private Equity - In case of Non-Banking Finance Company, investment company, Modaraba company, brokerage house subject to prior approval by the Commission. In case of any public sector financial institution subject to prior approval by the Commission or State Bank of Pakistan, as the case may be.
(xvi) Fund - In case of a public sector company, a trade organization, a Non-Banking Finance Company to be established to undertake asset management services or private equity and venture capital fund management services subject to prior approval of the Commission or a company to be established on grant of license by the Commission under section 42 of the Act. (xvii) Group - In case of a company where this word implies several companies under single corporate ownership and applicants have to provide evidence of subsidiary/associate relationship with two or more companies. (xviii) Holding - In case of a company where it qualifies to be a holding company as defined in clause 37 of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Act to the satisfaction of the registrar. (xix) Institute/Institution - In case of a company where it has submitted proper justification to the satisfaction of the registrar. (xx) Name of Company containing country name or nationality other than Pakistan - In case of the companies where appropriate justification is submitted to the satisfaction of the registrar. (xxi) Name of Company containing names of two countries i.e., Pakistan/Pak and any other foreign country - In case of companies where documentary evidence is provided to the satisfaction of the registrar to support the fact that the company is a Joint Venture of two Governments or companies or individuals of two relevant countries. (xxii) Names of Famous/Distinct Personalities – In case of a company, where no objection certificate from the personality is provided or where proper justification is submitted to the satisfaction of registrar. (xxiii) New/ Modern/ The/ Al/ International/ Company/ Co./ Inc./ Firm/ Partnership/ LLP/ LLC/ Proprietor/ Enterprise/ Mills/ Factory/ Industry/Industries - In case of a company where proper justification is submitted to the satisfaction of the registrar:
Provided that these expressions will not be acceptable if used to make proposed company name distinctive from existing companies. (xxiv) Province/ Provincial/ Sindh/ Punjab/ Baluchistan/ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or KPK/ FATA/ Gilgit Baltistan or FANA/ Azad Jammu & Kashmir or AJK - In case of a company where it has a connection with or patronage of the concerned Government subject to prior approval of the Commission. (xxv) Security/Securities - in case of a company if proper justification is provided to the satisfaction of the registrar. (xxvi) Society - In case of a company if proper justification is provided to the satisfaction of the registrar. (xxvii) State - In case of public sector companies.
(xxviii) Trust - In case of Non-Banking Finance Company to be established to undertake Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) management services or asset management services subject to prior approval by the Commission. (xxix) University - In case of University Management Company for the management of University in terms of guidelines of Higher Education Commission. (3) The name shall be considered undesirable, if— (i) it includes any word or words which are offensive to any section of the people; (ii) it is identical with or resemble or similar to name of Limited Liability Partnership registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2017; (iii) any other word which in the opinion of registrar is undesirable.
6. Change of name.–(1) In case a company changes its name, by passing a special
resolution, it may file an application to the registrar to change its registered name subject to compliance with the requirements of sections 12 and 13 of the Act and these regulations. (2) The registrar after satisfying himself that the requirement under the Act and these regulations are fully met shall register the new name in place of the former name and shall issue a certificate as per Annexure-D to meet the circumstances of the case.
7. Change of name by a foreign company.–(1) In case a foreign company changes its
name in the country of origin, it may file an application to the registrar to change its registered name subject to compliance with the requirements of section 12 read with section 442 of the Act as far as applicable and these regulations. The application for change of name of foreign company will be accompanied with name availability letter, letter from board of investment, copy of certificate of change of name or any other document containing new name of the company issued by the public authority in the country of origin, copy of the memorandum of association/statute/instrument duly certified as per these regulations, affidavit duly signed by the person who signed this application, duly verified and attested by oath commissioner and any other document deemed necessary. (2) The registrar after satisfying himself that the requirement under the Act and these regulations are fully met shall register the new name in place of the former name and shall issue a certificate as per Annexure-F to meet the circumstances of the case.
CHAPTER III
INCORPORATION OF A COMPANY
8. Application for incorporation of company.–(1) An application for incorporation of
company along with fee as specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act, shall be filed in any of the following modes, namely: - (i) separate application for incorporation of company in the manner as provided in subregulation (2); or (ii) combined application for reservation of name and incorporation of company in the manner as provided in sub-regulation (3).
(2) An applicant shall make separate application for incorporation of company either online through e-service or in physical form to the registrar as per Form-1 along with the following documents— (i) memorandum (in case of online application, applicant can either attach soft copy of Memorandum as a PDF file or select predefined system generated Memorandum available in e-services except for companies having specialized business); (ii) articles where required; (iii) copies of valid CNIC/NICOP (Computerized national identity card/ national identity card for overseas Pakistanis) of the subscribers/ directors/chief executive officer or copies of valid Passport in case of a foreigner; (iv) in case of a single member company, a copy of valid CNIC/NICOP of nominee or copy of valid Passport in case of a foreigner; (v) copy of CNIC of witness in case of physical filing of application; (vi) in case of physical application, authority letter on stamp paper of requisite value in favour of any one of the subscribers or registered intermediaries, authorizing him to file documents for incorporation of company on behalf of subscribers, make correction therein, if required and collect certificate of incorporation and other documents after incorporation of company. The authority letter shall be witnessed with his particulars and shall also be notarized; (vii) NOC/Letter of Intent/ License (if any)/ approval letter of the relevant regulatory authority in case of specialized business as mentioned in regulation 5; (viii) in case of physical application, original paid bank challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act; (ix) copy of valid CNIC/Passport of person duly authorized by the Board of directors of a body corporate which is a subscriber along with copy of Board resolution. In case of a subscriber which is a limited liability partnership, copy of valid CNIC/ Passport of designated partner empowered to act as such, along with copy of instrument empowering him; (x) in case the subscriber is an individual of foreign nationality, foreign company or a foreign body corporate, the profile of the company, detail of its directors, their nationality and country of origin, copy of its charter, statute or memorandum & articles, board resolution etc. and additional information and documents certified in the manner as specified in Regulation 19. (3) The combined application for reservation of name and incorporation of a company limited by shares shall be filed online through e-service on payment of fee along with scanned copies of relevant and applicable documents, as mentioned in sub-regulation (2) of this regulation except memorandum of association and articles of association, which shall be generated by e-service:
Provided that facility of combined application shall not be available for companies to be formed to carry on or engage in any business which is subject to a license or registration, permission or approval as required under the respective law:
Provided further that the applicant shall enter three names for the proposed company in the order of priority and the Registrar shall approve any one of the given names as per the given order of priority subject to fulfillment of criteria mentioned in section 10 of the Act and in these regulations:
Provided also that in case of refusal of the proposed names, the registrar shall issue the order of refusal as per Annexure-B.
9. Memorandum of Association.–(1) The memorandum of association shall be in
conformity with Table B, C, D, E or F of the First Schedule to the Act and any other rules and regulations notified by the Commission/Federal Government, as applicable to the kind of the company. (2) It shall contain an undertaking that the company shall not engage in any of the restricted business, launch multi-level marketing (MLM), Pyramid and Ponzi Schemes, or other related activities/businesses or any lottery business, or engage in any of the permissible business unless the requisite approval, permission, consent or license is obtained from competent authority as may be required under any law for the time being in force. Explanation.—For the purposes of this regulation, the expression “restricted business” includes undertaking or indulging, directly or indirectly in the business of a Banking Company, Non-Banking Finance Company, Asset Management company, Leasing company, Investment finance Company, Investment Advisor, REIT Management Company, Housing Finance Company, Private fund management company, Discount House, Pension Fund Manager, Microfinance or Microcredit business company, Corporate Restructuring company, Insurance Business, Modaraba Management Company, Stock Brokerage business, forex, managing agency, business of providing the services of security guards, securities broker, securities and futures adviser, securities manager, share registrar, credit rating company, balloter, underwriter, debt securities trustee or any other business restricted under any law for the time being in force or as may be notified by the Commission or any other government authority. (3) The memorandum filed in physical form under sub-section (1) of section 16 of the Act, shall be properly stamped as required by the Stamp Act, 1899 (II of 1899), if applicable, duly subscribed and witnessed along with the declaration made thereunder:
Provided that in case of electronic submission of memorandum of association, the stamp duty shall not be paid till the time the Provincial Governments devise and implement appropriate measures for payment and recovery of stamp duty through electronic means in terms of section 10 of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance, 2002 (LI of 2002). (4) The registrar may require any person who makes a declaration under sub-section (1) of section 16 of the Act or is a promoter or director of the proposed company or is a witness to the signatures of the subscribers to the memorandum to furnish such information, clarification or document as he may deem necessary to satisfy himself for purposes of sub-sections (2) and (4) of
section 16 of the Act.
10. Articles of Association.–(1) In case, the subscribers opt to file combined application
for reservation of name and incorporation of company in the manner specified under sub-regulation
(3) of regulation 8, the articles as per Table A of First Schedule to the Act shall be the articles of the company. (2) In case of separate application for incorporation of company, the subscribers of the company limited by shares may adopt the articles as per Table A of First Schedule to the Act and notify the same to the registrar concerned as per Form-1 and filing of articles separately shall not be required by company adopting Table A:
Provided that in case articles as per Table A of the First Schedule to the Act are not adopted, the company limited by shares shall file the articles with the registrar along with application for incorporation. (3) In the case of a company limited by guarantee or an unlimited company, the company shall file the articles with the registrar along with application for incorporation.
11. Signing of memorandum of association and articles of association.–(1) Subject to
sections 31 and 37 of the Act, the memorandum and articles of the company shall be signed physically or electronically, as the case may be, by each subscriber to the memorandum and articles of association and where required, to be witnessed. (2) Where a subscriber is other than a natural person, the memorandum and articles of association shall be signed by a natural person on its behalf in the following manner:
(i) in case of a body corporate, duly authorized by a resolution of the board of directors; (ii) in case of a limited liability partnership, a designated partner empowered to act as such, along with copy of instrument empowering him; and (iii) in any other case by an authorized representative duly authorized to sign as such.
12. Appointment of First Directors and Chief Executive Officer.–(1) The subscribers
to the memorandum shall determine the number of directors and the names of the first directors in terms of provisions of section 157 of the Act. (2) The subscriber to the memorandum shall also determine the name of the first chief executive officer in terms of provisions of section 186 of the Act. (3) The number of directors as determined by the subscribers and particulars of first directors and first chief executive officer shall be stated in the application for incorporation of company as per Form-1.
13. Other information to be obtained or provided.–(1) In addition to the particulars of
subscribers as provided in section 31 and 37 of the Act, following further information shall be provided namely:- (i) a subscriber, in case of a Pakistani national, shall also specify number of his valid CNIC/ NICOP and in the case of foreign national, number of his valid passport. (ii) in case of a person other than a natural person, the address of its registered office or principal office shall be mentioned and the authorized representative signing the documents shall likewise provide his particulars.
(2) In case of a subscriber holding at least twenty five percent of the shares, voting rights or controlling interest in the proposed company on behalf of some other natural or legal person, following additional particulars of ultimate beneficial owner(s), shall be obtained and maintained - a. Name of the subscriber (natural or legal person) b. Name of the natural person(s) who is/are the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) of subscriber
c. Father’s name/Spouse’s Name of UBO
d. NIC/NICOP/ Passport no. of UBO along with date of issue e. Nationality of UBO f. Country of origin of UBO (in case of foreign national or dual national) g. Usual residential address of UBO h. Email address of UBO
i. Date in which the UBO status was acquired
(3) In case of indirect shareholding, control or interest being exercised through intermediary companies, entities or other legal persons or legal arrangements in the chain of ownership or control through at least twenty-five percent of the shares, voting rights or controlling interest in the proposed company, reasonable measures shall be taken to obtain the following particulars of the ultimate beneficial owner of the legal persons or arrangements. If there is no natural person, it should obtain the identity of the relevant natural person who holds the position of senior managing official: Name of entity Legal form (Company/LL P/Partnership Firm/Trust/An y other body corporate (to be specified)) Date of incorporation/ registration Name of registering authority Business address Country Email address Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of UBO in the legal person or legal arrangement Percentage of shareholding , control or interest of legal person or legal arrangement in the Company Identity of Natural Person who ultimately owns or controls the legal person or arrangement (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) Explanation:- For the purposes of this regulation the term “ultimate beneficial owner” means a natural person who ultimately owns or controls a company, whether directly or indirectly, through at least twenty five percent shares or voting rights or by exercising effective control in that company through other means. Control through other means may be exercised through a chain of ownership or through close relatives or associates having significant influence or control over the finances or decisions of the company.
14. Witness in case of physical submission of a document.–(1) In case of electronic
submission of documents for incorporation of a company, a witness is not required in terms of Section 3 of Electronic Transactions Ordinance, 2002.
(2) In case of physical submission of documents for incorporation of a company, the same shall be witnessed by a Pakistani National having valid CNIC:
Provided that where a document is required to be attested by a notary public or an oath commissioner or class I magistrate, the same shall be witnessed in accordance with the relevant law.
15. Examination of documents by the registrar.–(1) The registrar shall examine the
documents submitted for registration of a company and if satisfied that the same are complete in all respects and all the requirements of the Act and regulations relating to incorporation of the company have been complied with, shall register the memorandum and other documents delivered to the registrar. (2) In case any discrepancies and deficiencies are observed by the registrar in the documents filed, the same shall be communicated to the applicant in writing for resolution and the applicant shall remove the discrepancies and provide requisite information within seven days of date of written communication from the registrar. (3) In case no response is received within stipulated time period, a first reminder shall be issued and a final reminder shall be issued seven days thereafter by the registrar concerned. (4) In case no response is received from the applicant or the applicant fails to remove discrepancies or provide requisite information to the satisfaction of registrar within seven days of issue of final reminder, the registration of the memorandum and other documents may be refused.
16. Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation.–(1) On registration of memorandum of
association of a company, the registrar shall issue a certificate of incorporation, under his signatures or authenticated by his official seal, as per Annexure-C, which shall be conclusive evidence that the requirements of the Act as to registration have been complied with and that the company is duly incorporated under the Act. (2) The certificate of incorporation may be issued electronically or in physical form.
17. Additional requirements for a single member company.–(1) A person desirous of
forming a single member company shall comply with all the requirements for incorporation of a company as per regulation 8 of these Regulations. (2) The person to be nominated in a Single Member Company under section 14 of the Act shall be in accordance with the criteria mentioned in sub-section (3) of Section 79 of the Act.
18. Additional requirements for an association not for profit.–The subscribers to the
memorandum of an association not for profit shall obtain license under section 42 of the Act, before filing application in terms of regulation 8 of these regulations.
19. Additional requirements for foreign subscribers and security clearance.–(1) In
case the subscriber is a foreign company or a foreign body corporate, the registrar shall require additional information including but not limited to the profile of the foreign company or foreign body corporate, detail of its directors, their nationality and country of origin, copy of its charter, statute or memorandum and articles, copy of the certificate of incorporation, Board resolution by the foreign company for appointment of nominee and authorization to acquire shares in the proposed company, an undertaking on the specified format as per Annexure-S duly attested by notary public, etc.:
Provided that the copy of the certificate of incorporation, any charter, statute, memorandum, articles or other instrument, constituting or defining the constitution of a foreign company or a foreign
body corporate and board resolution required to be filed with the registrar shall be duly certified to be a true copy by – (i) the public officer in the country where the foreign company or foreign body corporate is incorporated to whose custody the original is committed; or (ii) a Notary public of the country where the foreign company or foreign body corporate is incorporated; or (iii) an affidavit of an authorized officer of the foreign company or foreign body corporate in the country where the company is incorporated:
Provided further that the signature and seal of the official referred to in clause (i) or the certificate of the Notary Public referred to in clause (ii) shall be authenticated by a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulate officer and the affidavit of the officer of the foreign company or foreign body corporate referred to in clause (iii) shall be signed before a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulate officer. The document regarding his authorization by the foreign company or a foreign body corporate for making such affidavit shall be accompanied therewith and shall likewise be authenticated by a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulate officer. (2) In case the subscriber to the memorandum is an individual of foreign nationality, the registrar shall require nine sets of copies of bio data, valid passport and an undertaking on the specified format as per Annexure-S duly attested by notary public in the country of stay of the foreigner. Moreover, the registrar may also require to file the additional documents as deemed necessary. (3) The Commission shall obtain security clearance from Ministry of Interior in following cases and in the manner prescribed hereunder:
(i) companies having foreign (other than Indian national or origin) subscribers/officers will be incorporated on the basis of an undertaking of each foreign subscriber /officer and case shall be forwarded for security clearance:
Provided that in case, name of subscriber/officer is not security cleared by Ministry of Interior, the subscriber/officer and the company, shall take immediate steps for replacement and shall transfer shares if any, held by the subscriber; (ii) companies having foreign subscribers/ officers who are Indian national or of Indian Origin will be incorporated after receipt of security clearance; (iii) security services provider companies will be incorporated after receipt of security clearance from Ministry of Interior. (4) The manner of security clearance shall be subject to any change in the security policy of government from time to time.
CHAPTER IV
PROVISIONS RELATED TO FOREIGN COMPANIES
e. Nationality; f. Country of origin; g. Usual residential address; h. Email address;
i. In case of indirect shareholding or control, following particulars of legal persons or
legal arrangement through whom shareholding, interest or control exercised in the chain of ownership or control:
i. Name of the entity;
ii. Legal form [Company/LLP/Partnership Firm/Trust/Any other body corporate
(to be specified)];
iii. Date of incorporation/ registration;
iv. Name of registration authority;
v. Business Address;
vi. Country;
vii. Email address;
viii. Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of UBO in the legal person or
legal arrangement;
ix. Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of legal person or legal
arrangement in the foreign company;
x. Identity of natural person who ultimately owns or controls the legal person or
arrangement.
24. Registration of alteration in documents or details of a foreign company other than
change of name.–Pursuant to the provisions of section 436 of the Act, if any alteration is made or occurs in,– (i) the charter, statute or memorandum and articles of a foreign company or other instrument constituting or defining the constitution of the company,–the company shall file Form-5 containing the specified particulars of the alteration along with certified copy of the altered instrument constituting the foreign company, certified translation of the altered instrument and any other document which deemed necessary, within thirty days of the alteration to the registrar for registration; (ii) the address of the registered or principal office of the company in the country of origin,–the company shall file Form-5 containing the specified particulars of the alteration along with letter from board of investment for change of registered office in the country of origin along with board resolution of parent company for such change or any other document evidencing such changes issued by public authority in the country of origin duly authenticated by the principal Officer of the Branch in Pakistan, within thirty days of the alteration to the registrar for registration; (iii) directors, chief executive and secretary of the parent company in the country of origin,–the company shall file Form-5 containing the specified particulars of the alteration along with board resolution of parent company regarding appointment/resignation of directors/CEO/Other officers or any other document evidencing such changes issued by public authority in the country of origin duly
authenticated by the principal Officer/Authorized Representative of the Branch in Pakistan. within thirty days of the alteration to the registrar for registration; (iv) principal officer of the company,–the company shall file Form-5 containing the specified particulars of the alteration along with copy of valid resignation letter of outgoing principal officer, Board Resolution of parent company regarding appointment/resignation of principal officer duly notarized & attested by the Pakistan Embassy, Consent of incoming Principal Officer, Provision of Security clearance documents along-with undertaking (in case of a foreign national), within thirty days of the alteration to the registrar for registration; (v) person resident in Pakistan authorized to accept on behalf of the company service of process or notices,–the company shall file Form-5 containing the specified particulars of the alteration along with copy of valid resignation letter of outgoing person, board Resolution of parent company regarding appointment/resignation of authorized representative duly notarized & attested by the Pakistan Embassy, within thirty days of the alteration to the registrar for registration; (vi) the principal place of business in Pakistan in same city / same province /from one province to another,–the company shall file Form-5 containing the specified particulars of the alteration along with letter from Board of Investment regarding change of branch or liaison office in Pakistan. within thirty days of the alteration to the registrar for registration;
25. Filing of accounts.–Every foreign company shall, in every year within the time period
as mentioned in sub-section (2) of section 437 of the Act, file the following accounts together with a list of Pakistani members and debenture-holders and of the places of business of the company in Pakistan— (i) three copies of accounts in respect of the company’s operations in Pakistan, pursuant to clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 437 of the Act; and (ii) three copies of the accounts and documents as referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 437, together with such additional documents, if not already attached, as are required to be annexed with the accounts referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 437; or (iii) three copies of the accounts together with the documents as referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 437:
Provided that in case of online submission, the company shall file only one copy of the accounts as required to be filed by the company under this regulation.
26. Notice of ceasing to have place of business.–A foreign company shall at least thirty
days before it intends to cease to have any place of business in Pakistan give notice to the registrar on Form-6 along with copy of advertisement as published in two newspapers (one in Urdu and one in English language) and letter from Board of Investment regarding closure of Business.
27. Certification of documents required to be filed by a foreign company under Part
XII of the Act.–(1) A copy of any charter, statute, memorandum, articles or other instrument, constituting or defining the constitution of a foreign company required to be filed with the registrar
under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 435 and section 436 and any other document required to be filed under Part XII of the Act and these regulations excluding copies of financial statements to be filed under section 437 of the Act, shall be duly certified to be a true copy by – (i) the public officer in the country where the company is incorporated to whose custody the original is committed; or (ii) a Notary public of the country where the company is incorporated; or (iii) an affidavit of an authorized officer of the company duly authorized in the country where the company is incorporated. (2) The signature and seal of the official referred to in clause (i) or the certificate of the Notary Public referred to in clause (ii) of sub-regulation (1) shall be authenticated by a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulate officer. (3) The affidavit of the officer of the company referred to in clause (iii) of sub-regulation (1) shall be singed before a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulate officer and the document regarding his authorization by the company for making such affidavit, shall be accompanied therewith and shall likewise be authenticated by a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulate officer.
28. Certification of translation of documents required to be filed under Part XII of
the Act and these regulations.–(1) The translation into English or Urdu of documents required to be filed with the registrar in pursuance of section 435, 436 or 437 or any other document required to be filed under Part XII of the Act and these regulations, shall be certified to be correct translation of the original in the manner provided in sub-regulation (2) or sub- regulation (3), as the case may require. (2) Where any such translation is made outside Pakistan, it shall be authenticated by the signature and seal, if any, of – (i) the public officer in the country where the company is incorporated to whose custody the original is committed; or (ii) a Notary Public of the country where the company isincorporated:
Provided that signature or seal of the person so certifying shall be authenticated by a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulate officer. (3) Where such translation is made within Pakistan, it shall be authenticated by an affidavit of any person having, in the opinion of the registrar, an adequate knowledge of the language of the original and of English or Urdu, as the case may be.
CHAPTER V
COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING
29. Specified particulars.–The particulars contained in the forms, annexures, appendixes
or returns are hereby specified as the particulars, if any, required under the relevant provisions of the Act.
30. Specific forms and applications formats.–(1) The formats of various forms and
applications required to be filed, submitted, provided or forwarded to the registrar or the Commission under the Act and these regulations for various matters as mentioned in the following Tables shall be on the formats as per Forms attached to these regulations:
Table of Statutory Forms
Sr. No. Form No. Description Relevant section / regulation
1. Form-A Annual Return of a company Sections 130(1), 130(2),
424(5) and Regulation 62
2. Form-1 Application for company incorporation
(Local Company)
Section 16 and Regulations
8, 9 and 10
3. Form-2 Registration of documents of a foreign
company
Section 435 and
Regulation 21
4. Form-3 Return of allotment of shares & Change
of more than twenty-five percent in shareholding or membership or voting rights Sections 70 & 465(4) and Regulations 39 & 41
5. Form-4 Intimation about principal line of
business or change therein
Sections 26, 27, 28, 29,
32(1)(b) and Regulation
36
6. Form-5 Registration of alterations in documents
or details of foreign company
Section
436 and Regulation 24
7. Form-6 Notice by a foreign company on ceasing
to have any place of business in Pakistan
Section 443 and Regulation
26
8. Form-7 Notice of alteration in share capital Section 85
9. Form-8 Filing of copy of scheme of
amalgamation
Section 284(5) and
Regulation 60
10. Form-9 Particulars of directors and officers,
including the chief executive, secretary, chief financial officer, auditors, legal adviser and in case of single member company, nominee of sole member or of any change therein Sections 14(1)(c), 167 & 197 and Regulations 50 & 54
11. Form-10 Particulars of mortgage, charge or
pledge etc. or any modification therein or satisfaction thereof or particulars of Sections 100, 106, 109 & 448 and Regulation 45
mortgage or charge subject to which property has been acquired
12. Form-11 Return containing particulars of
substantial shareholder/ officers and
Companies, for companies’ global register of beneficial ownership
Section 452(2), 452(3) and
Regulation 63
13. Form-12 Circular to be sent to the Members
along-with the Offer letter
Section 83(3) and
Regulations 39, 108 and
109
14. Form-13 Registration of entire series of
debentures or redeemable capital /
Particular of an issue of redeemable capital/debenture in a series when more than one issue in the series is made. Sections 101& 448 and Regulation 45
15. Form-14 Public notice to holders of securities of
bearer nature issued by a company
Section 60A and
Regulation 43(1)
16. Form-15 Register containing particulars of
holders of securities of bearer nature and particulars of such securities surrendered or cancelled
Section 60A and
Regulation 43(4) and (6)
17. Form-16 Notice to members for providing
particulars of ultimate beneficial owners
Section 123A(1) and
Regulation 48(1)
18. Form-17 Declaration by member about ultimate
beneficial owners
Section 123A(1) and
Regulation 48(2)
19. Form-18 Declaration by member about change of
ultimate beneficial owners or particulars thereof.
Section 123A (2) and
Regulation 48(3)
20. Form-19 Declaration of compliance with the
provisions of section 123A of the
Companies Act, 2017
Section 123A(2) and
Regulation 48(5)
21. Form-20 Pattern of Shareholding Section 227(2)(f)
22. Form-21 Notice of situation of registered office
address or any change therein or Notice of address at which books of accounts are maintained Sections 21, 220 & 449
23. Form-22 Declaration by a public company before
commencing business
Sections 19(1)(d) and
19(1)(e)
Annexure-B Refusal of name Sections 10 & 442 and Regulations 3(6) and 4(4) Annexure-C Certificate of Incorporation (local company) Section 16 and Regulation 16 Annexure-D Certificate of incorporation on change of company name
Section 12 & 13 and
Regulation 6
Annexure-E Certificate of registration of documents filed by a foreign company
Section 435 and
Regulation 22
Annexure-F Certificate of registration on change of name of foreign company
Section 442 and
Regulation 7(2)
Annexure-G License under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017
Section 42 and Regulation
98(2)
Annexure-H Certificate of conversion of status of a company Section 50 and Regulation 38 Annexure-I Certificate of registration of mortgage or charge or pledge. Sections 100 Annexure-J Time frame for disposal of various matters Regulation 78(2) Annexure-K Acknowledgement of filing of returns Regulation 79(1) Annexure-L Acknowledgement of filing for financial statements Regulation 79(2) Annexure-M Certificate on allowing status of inactive company Section 424 and Regulations 62 & 95 Annexure-N Certificate on granting status of active company Section 424 and Regulations 62(4) & 95(3) Annexure-O Certificate of registration as an intermediary Section 455 and Regulation 122 Annexure-P Certificate of renewal of registration as an Intermediary Regulation 123(2) Annexure-Q-1 Certificate of registration of a group Regulations 135 Annexure-Q-2 Certificate of change in the composition of a group Regulations 136 Annexure-R-1 Designation letter for group taxation Regulations 139 Annexure-R-2 Designation letter for Group Relief Regulations 139 Annexure-S Undertaking by an individual of foreign nationality or a foreign entity in case of security clearance Regulation 19
Annexure-T Acknowledgement of filing for amalgamation Regulation 60 (3) The registers to be maintained by the Commission or the registrar or the company under the Act or these regulations for various matters as mentioned in the following Table shall be on the formats attached to these regulations:
Table of formats of various registers to be maintained by the Commission or the registrar or
the Companies
Register No. Description Relevant Section/
Regulation
Register R-1 Register of companies Section 2(56) and Regulation 81 Register R-2 Register of Foreign Companies Regulation 81 Register R-3 Register of Mortgages/Charges/Pledges Section 102 and Regulation 82 Register R-4 Chronological index of mortgages, charges, pledges etc., entered in register
Section 103 Regulation 82
Register R-5 Register of mortgages, charges, pledge etc., to be maintained by a company
Section 112
Register R-6 Register of inactive companies Section 424 & Regulation 95 Register R-7 Register of registered intermediaries Regulation 131 Register R-8 Companies’ Global Register of beneficial Ownership
Section 452(7)
31. Filing Procedure.–(1) Subject to the provision of sub-section (4) of section 471 of the
Act, any form, return, application, document or report required to be filed, lodged or submitted by a company under any provision of the Act or these regulations shall be filed or lodged either online through e-service or in physical form in the following manner to the Commission or the Registrar, as the case may be:
(a) duly signed by the authorized officer or authorized intermediary as defined in regulation 2; (b) accompanied by original paid bank challan or other evidence in respect of payment of fee as per Seventh Schedule to the Act (not applicable in case of online filing through e-service); (c) accompanied by the documents as required under the Act or these regulations including the documents mentioned in the form annexed to these regulations;
(d) in case of documents in physical form, it shall be in printed form or typed; (e) in case of application or appeal, it shall set out precisely the facts, grounds, claims or relief applied for and specifying the relevant provisions of the Act under which action is appliedfor or relief is sought; along with documents referred to in the application or appeal, as the case may be; (f) the application or appeal, as the case may be, and the documents annexed with it shall be verified by an affidavit regarding the correctness of the contents of the application as well as the enclosures; and (g) in case of appeal, other than appeal in the appellate bench of the Commission, or application, it shall, in addition to complying with any other requirement of the Act or the rules or regulations, be accompanied by a copy of such order or decision. (2) The Commission or the registrar, as the case may be, may require such documentary proof with respect to the status, designation or entitlement of the person or individual making or authenticating the application as it or he may deem necessary.
32. Payment of fees, etc.– (1) Except as otherwise provided in the Act, all fees,
charges or other amounts payable, under the Act, rules, regulations or any notification issued by the Federal Government, Commission or registrar shall be deposited with the designated bank branch and accounted for to the Commission. (2) The fee required to be paid to the Commission and the registrar in respect of the several matters specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act, may be paid through - (i) credit card; or (ii) debit card; or (iii) other mode of online payment approved by the Commission; or (iv) challan in the designated branch of the bank. (3) The original challan thereof shall be furnished to the Commission or the registrar, along with the relevant document, return or application:
Provided that in case of online submission, the paid challan or other evidence of payment of fee shall not be required to be furnished to the Commission or the registrar. (4) The fee for any application or appeal filed under the Act and these regulations shall be paid as non-refundable processing fee as prescribed under Seventh Schedule to this Act.
33. Electronic Filing Procedure.–The Commission may provide e-service for the
electronic filing or lodging of the application, document or report to be filed under any provision of the Act or under these regulations.
34. Service of documents on Commission, registrar or company.–(1) An application
or any document required to be submitted to the Commission or the registrar in pursuance to or for the purposes of any of the provisions of the Act shall, unless otherwise proved, be deemed to have been received or delivered to it or him on the day on which it is received by its or his office.
(2) An application or any document required to be served on the company or any of its officers in pursuance to or for the purposes of any of the provisions of the Act or rules or regulations made thereunder shall be served at the registered office of the company against an acknowledgement or by post or courier service or through electronic means including facsimile and email or by leaving it at the registered office of the company:
Provided that a document may also be served at the residential address of the officers of the company, wherever deemed necessary.
35. Circulation of reports and notices by companies.– Unless otherwise provided by
the Act or these regulations, any report, notice, statement, circular or other document required under the Act or any rule or regulations made thereunder to be circulated, transmitted or forwarded to the members, debenture-holders or creditors shall, unless it is delivered against an acknowledgement be served on a member, debenture-holder or creditor at his registered address or, if he has no registered address in Pakistan, at the address provided by him to the company for the giving of notices to him against an acknowledgement or by post or courier service or through electronic means or in any other manner as may be notified by the Commission.
36. Time period for reporting of principal line of business by an existing company.–
(1) If the object stated at serial number 1 of the object clause of the Memorandum of association of an existing company is not the principal line of business, the said company shall intimate to the registrar its principal line of business for the purpose of proviso of the clause (iii) of sections 27(A) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 28 or clause (c) of section 29 of the Act, as the case may be, within three months from the commencement of these regulations on Form-4 along with a revised copy of the memorandum of association indicating therein its principal business at serial number 1 of the object clause. (2) Any change or alteration in Principal Line of Business shall be reported to the registrar within thirty (30) days from the date of change on Form-4.
37. Alteration of memorandum.–(1) Subject to the provisions of section 32 of the Act, a
company shall submit a petition to the Commission for alteration in memorandum pursuant to clause (a) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 32 of the Act within ninety days from the date of passing of special resolution. (2) Subject to sub-section (2) of section 32 of the Act, alteration so as to change of principal line of business by a company shall be affected by passing a special resolution and does not require filing of petition:
Provided that a company may, if so desire, convert its existing Memorandum of Association into a standard format as provided in Part-II of first schedule of the Act by passing a special resolution.
38. Conversion of status of a company.–(1) Subject to the requirements of sections 46,
47, 48 and 49 of the Act, a company desirous of converting its status shall, not later than ninety days from the date on which the special resolution was passed, make an application to the Commission for its approval, in any of the following circumstances, namely— (i) conversion of a public company into a private company or a single member company; or (ii) conversion of a private company into a single-member company; or
(iii) conversion of an unlimited company into a limited company; or (iv) conversion of a company limited by guarantee into a company limited by shares. (2) If a company alter its articles for the purpose of its conversion from— (i) private company (including single member company) into a public company [Section 46(5)] (ii) single member company into a private company [Section 47(5)] (iii) limited company into an unlimited company [Section 48(4)] (iv) company limited by shares into a company limited by guarantee [Section 49(5)], the company shall file with the registrar a copy of the memorandum and articles of association as altered along with special resolution.
39. Return of allotments of shares.–(1) Subject to the provisions of section 70 and 83 of
the Act, a company having a share capital shall file a return of allotment of shares, with the registrar as per Form-3 within forty-five days after the date of allotment. (2) Where shares are allotted against consideration otherwise than in cash, the documents which are to be filed with the registrar along with the return of allotment, as per requirements of clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 70 of the Act, shall be verified in the following manner, namely— (i) by an affidavit of an authorized officer that these are true copies; (ii) by certification of the public officer having custody of the original document, where applicable:
Provided that the company shall also comply with the requirements of these regulations and any other relevant rules or regulations or instructions issued by the Commission from time to time. (3) In case the shares are allotted to an individual of foreign nationality or a foreign company or a foreign body corporate, the company shall submit additional information and documents as specified in Regulation 19. (4) In case the shares are allotted by a company to the scheduled bank or the financial institution or issued or deemed to have been issued in terms of sub-section (5) of section 70 of the Act but the default is made by a company in filing a return of allotment in respect of such shares, the scheduled bank or the financial institution as the case may be, may file a return of allotment in respect of such shares with the registrar together with a copy of the relevant agreements or contractual arrangements or court order or any other document evidencing the obligation of the company to issue shares to such scheduled bank or financial institution and consideration thereof. (5) Subject to section 83 of the Act, a company may issue further shares either for cash or for consideration other than in cash, by way of other than right, by passing a special resolution subject to the fulfillment of the conditions provided in regulation 111 of these regulations:
Provided that a public company after passing of special resolution shall also seek approval of the Commission before issuance of share by way of other than right. (6) The letter of offer shall be accompanied by a circular under sub-section (3) of section 83 of the Act on prescribed Form-12 duly signed by all directors or an officer of the company authorized by them in this behalf containing material information as provided therein, shall be sent to all the members giving not less than fifteen days and not exceeding thirty days from the date of the offer within which the offer, if not accepted, shall be deemed to have been declined:
Provided that the circular shall be delivered to the existing members in the manner provided under section 55 of the Act:
Provided further that a copy of such circular shall also be filed with the registrar simultaneously at the time it is dispatch to the shareholders.
40. Transfer of shares by member of a private company.–(1) Subject to the provisions
of sub-section (1) of section 76 of the Act, a member of a private company, not being a single member company, desirous to sell any share(s) held by him shall intimate the board of his intention through a notice. (2) The transferor shall offer shares for sale at a specific price or at some other price arrived at through negotiation between the offering member and the board of directors of the company. (3) In case all the members decline to accept the offer or if any of the shares are left over, the shares may be sold to any other person:
Provided that shares shall not be offered to outsiders at a price lower than the offered price. (4) Nothing in this regulation shall apply to— (i) the transfer of qualification shares which are required to be held by the director under
section 200 of the Act; or
(ii) the shares, which are required to be transferred by operation of law; or (iii) the shares, which have been gifted to family. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause the word “family” means “spouse”, “children”, “siblings”, lineal ascendants and descendants.
41. Return for change in shareholding etc.–Subject to the provisions of sub-section (4)
of section 465 of the Act, a company other than a listed company, shall inform the registrar about any change of more than twenty five percent in its shareholding or membership or voting rights as per Form-3 within fifteen days after the day on which the threshold of more than twenty five percent is reached:
Provided that in case of transfer of shares of more than twenty five percent, Form-3 shall be supported by an affidavit on stamp paper, confirming the correctness of the contents contained therein, duly signed by the person who has signed Form-3 and attested by an oath commissioner and witnessed.
the security with effect from the date of the order, pursuant to the provisions of section 89 of the Act, and shall also publish a notice in at least one daily English and Urdu language national newspaper having wide circulation in the province in which the registered office of the company is situated, within fourteen days of such application, of the fact that an application has been made to the court under this provision. (5) Any security of a bearer nature, which has been surrendered pursuant to sub-regulation (3) and registered or cancelled by the company, shall be duly accounted for in the next annual return to be filed by the company. (6) A company which has issued securities of a bearer nature prior to the coming into force of the provision of regulation 16A of the repealed Companies (General Provisions and Forms Regulations) 2018, shall prepare and maintain a register of the number of such securities, as per Form-15, containing particulars of holders of such securities, the date of their issue, surrender and cancellation, if any, under sub-regulation (2) or sub-regulation (4).
44. Issuance of shares in book-entry form.–Subsequent to the notification under section
72 of the Act, all companies required to replace its physical shares with book-entry form shall apply to a Central Depository in terms of the relevant Regulations for declaration of company’s shares as eligible securities and comply with the requirements of the Central Depository for issuance of shares in book entry form.
45. Verification of copies for purposes of sections 100, 101 and 106.–A copy of every
instrument or deed creating or evidencing any charge or mortgage or pledge and required to be filed with the registrar in pursuance of section 100, 101 and 106 shall be verified as follows, namely— (i) where the instrument or deed relates, whether wholly or partly, to property situated in Pakistan, the copy shall be verified in following manner— (a) by an affidavit of an authorized officer that these are true copies; or (b) by a certification of the public officer having custody of the original document; (ii) where the instrument or deed relates solely to property situated outside Pakistan, the copy shall be verified by an affidavit of an authorized officer of the company, or of a person interested in the mortgage or charge or pledge on behalf of any person other than the company stating that it is a true copy.
46. Maximum limit of remuneration for the purpose of section 117.–The maximum
limit of remuneration payable in terms of section 117 of the Act shall be such amount as fixed by the court while passing the order for appointment of receiver or manager.
47. Particulars of members and debenture-holders.–Subject to the provisions of
section 119 and 122 of the Act, every company shall keep a register of its members and a register of
debenture-holders containing the following particulars, namely— (a) in case of a member or debenture-holder who is a natural person— (i) folio number;
(ii) full name;
(iii) father's name;
(iv) CNIC/NICOP/Passport Number;
(v) nationality;
(vi) mobile number/landline number;
(vii) email address, if available;
(viii) usual residential address;
(ix) occupation, if any;
(x) in case of foreign national or dual national, country of origin; (xi) in case of minor member or debenture-holder, his date of birth along with name and address of his guardian; (xii) date on which name was entered in the register as a member /debentureholder; (xiii) date on which the person ceased to be a member / debenture-holder and reason of cessation; (xiv) Name of the person on whose behalf shares or debentures have been held; and (xv) Number of shares or percentage of voting rights or controlling interest in the company held on behalf of a person not himself being a member or debenture holder of the company. (b) in case of member or debenture-holder other than a natural person— (i) folio number; (ii) name of legal person; (iii) official address; (iv) name of authorized representative/designated partner and his particulars as required in (i)(b) to (i)(k) above; (v) date on which name was entered in the register as a member/debentureholder; and (vi) date on which the person ceased to be a member/ debenture-holder and reason of cessation. (c) additional particulars in the case of a company having a share capital—
(i) number of shares/debentures held by each member/ debenture-holder; (ii) class or kind, if any, of shares/ debentures held (iii) distinctive number of each share held, where applicable; and (iv) number of shares / debentures held by member/debenture-holder which are subject to encumbrance, if any, along with nature of encumbrance.
48. Additional particulars of Ultimate Beneficial Owners.–(1) A company shall, within
three months of coming into force of section 123A of the Act, take reasonable measures to identify and obtain the information of its ultimate beneficial owners, as per Form-16, by issuing a notice to every member who directly holds at least twenty five percent of shares or voting rights in the company or to the representative of every legal person or legal arrangement which holds at least twenty five percent of shares or voting rights in the company. (2) In reply to the notice issued by the company, every person to whom the notice has been issued under sub-regulation (1), shall submit a declaration to the company as per Form-17, within fourteen days of the notice, indicating the name, address and other particulars as specified therein, as are necessary to properly identify the ultimate beneficial owner. Provided that any person becoming a new member subsequently shall also, within a period of fourteen days of his name being entered in the register of members, submit the said declaration to the company. (3) Where any change occurs in the particulars of ultimate beneficial owner or his ownership of the company, the person referred to in sub-regulation (2) shall, within a period of fourteen days from the date of any change, submit a declaration to the company as per Form-18, stating the nature of change and other particulars as mentioned therein. (4) Where a declaration is made to a company under sub-regulation (2) or sub-regulation (3), the company shall make a note of such declaration in a register of ultimate beneficial owners to be maintained by it for such purpose containing the following particulars:- (i) Name; (ii) Father’s Name/Spouse’s Name; (iii) CNIC/NICOP/Passport no. along with date of issue; (iv) Nationality; (v) Country of origin (in case of foreign national or dual national); (vi) Usual residential address; (vii) Email address; (viii) Date on which shareholding, control or interest acquired in the company; (ix) Date on which shareholding, control or interest acquired in the company from former ultimate beneficial owner;
(x) In case of indirect shareholding, control or interest being exercised through intermediary companies, entities or other legal persons or legal arrangements in the chain of ownership or control, the company shall take reasonable measures to obtain names and particulars of the ultimate beneficial owner of the legal persons or arrangements, as specified below. If there is no natural person, it should obtain the particulars of relevant natural person who holds the position of senior managing official: Name Legal form (Company/LL P/Partnership Firm/Trust/ Any other body corporate (to be specified) Date of incorporation/ registration Name of registering authority Business Address Country Email address Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of UBO in the legal person or legal arrangement Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of legal person or legal arrangement in the Company Identity of Natural Person who ultimately owns or controls the legal person or arrangement a b c d e f g h i j (xi) Any other information incidental to or relevant to enable the company to evaluate this matter. (5) Every company required to maintain a register of ultimate beneficial owners shall, within fifteen days from the receipt of declaration received under sub-regulation (2) or (3), and thereafter along with its annual return, submit to the registrar concerned a declaration of compliance in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 123A of the Act, as per Form-19. Provided that in case of listed companies, a copy of the said form shall also be filed with the Commission. (6) The board of directors of every company required to maintain a register of ultimate beneficial owners shall authorize its chief executive officer or one of its directors or officers to provide the information required under this regulation to the registrar for verification purposes, or to any other authority or agency pursuant to the powers to call for information entrusted by law to such authority or agency, and to provide further assistance as may be required, and the name and particulars of such an officer shall be furnished to the registrar along with the declaration specified hereinabove. (7) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 143, a company shall, to whom necessary information has not been provided by a member in reply to the notice issued under subregulation (1), make an application to the Commission, in the form and manner specified in regulation 5 of the Companies (Distribution of Dividends) Regulations, 2017. Explanation.—For the purposes of this regulation, the term “ultimate beneficial owner” means a natural person who ultimately owns or controls a company, whether directly or indirectly, through at least twenty five percent shares or voting rights or by exercising effective control in that company through other means. ‘Control through other means’ may be exercised through a chain of ownership or through close relatives or associates having significant
influence or control over the finances or decisions of the company.
49. Approval of capital expenditure and disposal of assets by the board.–For
the purpose of clause (i) of sub-section (2) of section 183 of the Act:
(a) in case of a public interest company and a large sized company, the amount of capital expenditure to be incurred on any single item shall be more than twenty million rupees; and the amount of book value for the disposal of a fixed asset shall be more than five million rupees or one percent of the total assets of the company, whichever is lower; and (b) in case of a medium sized and a small sized company, the amount of capital expenditure to be incurred on any single item shall be more than five million rupees and the amount of book value for the disposal of a fixed asset shall be more than one million rupees or one percent of the total assets of the company, whichever is lower:
Provided that any capital expenditure to be incurred on land and building irrespective of the amount, or disposal thereof, may be made only with the approval of the board:
Provided further provided that any amount of an expenditure or disposal of assets not exceeding the aforesaid limits may be approved by a committee constituted by the board comprising the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, and at least one member of the board of directors under the general or specific authority of the board.
50. Particulars of directors and officers.–(1) Subject to the provisions of section 197 of
the Act, every company shall keep a register of its directors and officers, including the chief executive, company secretary, chief financial officer, auditors and legal adviser, containing their particulars as specified through Form-9 which have been furnished to the company by each of the aforementioned director and officer in pursuance of the provisions of sub-section 2 of section 197 of the Act. (2) The company shall file a return with the registrar as per Form-9 in pursuance of subsection (3) of section 197:
Provided that in case of resignation of a director or chief executive officer, Form-9 shall be supported by the resignation letter duly signed by the resigning director or chief Executive Officer, as the case may be, which shall be verified through an affidavit on stamp paper duly signed by the person who has signed Form-9 and attested by an oath commissioner and witnessed. (3) In case the director or chief executive of the company is an individual of foreign nationality or nominee of a foreign company or a foreign body corporate, the company shall submit additional information and documents as specified in Regulation 19. (4) Subject to the provisions of section 128 and 197(9) of the Act, when the Court makes an order for rectification of the register of members or register of directors in respect of a company, the company shall file notice of the rectification with the registrar within fifteen days from the receipt of the order, giving therein, in addition to other facts, if any, the name of the Court, the date of order, case number and case title, details of rectification ordered by the Court and the rectification as made in compliance with the order. (5) The relevant statutory returns subsequently filed by the company with the registrar shall be in accordance with Court order.
51. Particulars of contracts or arrangements in which directors are interested.–(1)
Subject to the provisions of section 209 of the Act, the company shall keep one or more separate registers containing following particulars of all contracts or arrangements including particulars
relating to the concern or interest of any director in any association having contract or arrangement with the company and other information relating to such director, namely— (i) the date of the contract or arrangement; (ii) the names of the parties thereto; (iii) the principal terms and conditions thereof; (iv) amount of contract or arrangement; (v) the name of the director interested in the contract or arrangement; (vi) name of the association and the extent or nature of interest of director therein and also his relationship with association; and (vii) date on which interest or concern arises or changes. (2) Subject to the provision of sub-section (2) of section 209, the particulars as mentioned in clauses (v), (vi) and (vii) of sub-regulation (1) or any change therein, shall be disclosed to the company by each of the relevant director within thirty days.
52. Qualifications and Experience of company secretary.–Subject to the provisions of
section 194 of the Act, the public company shall appoint as company secretary—
(i) a person who is a member of—
(a) a recognized body of professional accountants; or (b) a recognized body of corporate or chartered secretaries; or (ii) a person holding a master degree in business administration or commerce or being a law graduate from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan or in case of foreign qualification in the above disciplines, holds an equivalence certificate from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and having at least five years relevant experience in case of listed company or two years relevant experience in case of other public company; or (iii) a retired government servant in BS-18 or equivalent or above with at least fifteen years’ service:
Provided that a person already engaged by a public company as company secretary in terms of the Companies (General Provisions and Forms) Rules, 1985 or the Companies (General Provisions and Forms) Regulations, 2018 may continue in that capacity.
53. Female representation on the board of public interest company.–The board of a
public interest company not being a listed company, shall have at least one female director having at least bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by Higher Education Commission.
54. Intimation about change in nominee or his particulars.–A single member company
shall report change in nominee or any change in his particulars thereof or appointment in case of
conversion of status to a single member company, within fifteen days of the change or conversion of status to the registrar on Form-9.
55. Conduct of shareholders in the meeting.–(1) The chairman of the meeting shall read
out the manner in which general meeting shall be conducted that includes providing opportunity to the members seeking any explanation and meaningful discussion, choice of suitable language and appropriate time allocated to members to participate in the proceedings of the meetings. (2) The shareholders shall also observe following conduct in general meetings in terms of
section 215 of the Act—
(i) shall not bring such material that may cause threat to participants or premises where meeting is being held; (ii) shall confine themselves to the agenda items covered in the notice of meeting; (iii) shall keep comments and discussion restricted to the affairs of the company; and (iv) shall not conduct in a manner to disclose any political affiliation or offend religious susceptibility of other members.
56. Video link facility for meetings.–Where the company provides facility to its members
for attending meeting through video link subject to the provisions of clause 73 of sub-section (1) of
section 2, section 134 of the Act and its articles of association, the meeting shall be conducted in the
following manner—
(i) the company shall ensure that the notice of general meeting specifically mentions therein that participation through video link shall be arranged on demand by members residing in a city and holding ten percent of the total paid up capital; (ii) the chairman of the meeting and company secretary shall ensure that no person other than the member or proxy holder is attending the meeting through video link and shall take any further steps to maintain integrity of such meetings; (iii) the chairman of the meeting and company secretary shall take the responsibility to ensure availability of adequate facilities at specified locations without interruption/distortion and appoint coordinator at the place of video conference facility to conduct voting and assist chairman of the meeting; and (iv) the company secretary shall secure the tele/video recording of the proceedings of the meetings and keep the same in his custody along with other relevant record.
57. Fee payable under section 262.–The fee payable for furnishing a copy of the
Inspector’s report in pursuance of clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 262 shall be the fee as is payable to the registrar under the Seventh Schedule to the Act for the supply of a certified copy or extract of any document or register kept by the registrar.
58. Authentication of copy of Inspector’s Report under section 271.–A copy of the
report of an inspector or inspectors, shall, for the purposes of section 271, be authenticated by an officer of the Commission.
approved by the board of each amalgamating company, on Form-8 with the registrar within thirty days of date of resolution. (2) Where the amalgamating companies have passed the resolution on different dates, Form-8 along with scheme of amalgamation shall be filed within thirty days from the date of latest passed resolution. (3) The registrar on being satisfied that all the requirements of the Act and these regulations have been complied with, shall issue an acknowledgement either physically or electronically in the form as set out in Annexure-T.
61. Investment of retained funds by liquidator in voluntary winding up.–Subject to
the requirements of sub-section 4 of section 372 of the Act, any amounts retained by the liquidator for meeting any claim against the company which may be subjudice or subject matter of adjudication or assessment, shall be invested by the official liquidator in Special Saving Certificates or shall be deposited or invested in the National Savings Schemes in the name of the company in liquidation.
62. Inactive Company.–(1) Subject to the provisions of section 424 of the Act, a company
other than a listed company may by a special resolution passed in a general meeting, file an application on a specified format APP-2 to the registrar for obtaining status of an inactive company. The registrar on consideration of the application shall allow the status of inactive company and issue a certificate in the form set out in Annexure-M. (2) Subject to sub-section (4) of section 424 of the Act, in case of a company which has not filed financial statements or annual returns for two financial years consecutively, the registrar shall issue a notice to that company and enter the name of such company in the register maintained for inactive companies. (3) An inactive company shall comply with the following requirements to retain its inactive status in the register— (i) shall have minimum number of one director in case of a single member company, two directors in case of a private limited company and three directors in case of public limited company; (ii) shall file Annual return on Form-A along with payment of annual fee as per Seventh
Schedule to the Act within a period of 30-days from the close of each calendar year.
(4) Any company which was earlier granted status of inactive company and now desirous of starting operations may by a special resolution passed in a general meeting, shall apply to the registrar on a specified format App-2 to become active company. The registrar on consideration of the application shall grant the status of active company and issue a certificate in the form set out in Annexure-N.
63. Global Register of Beneficial Ownership.–(1) Subject to the requirements of section
452, every substantial shareholder or officer of a company having shareholding in a foreign company or body corporate shall report to the company in the following manner, his shareholding or any other interest as notified by the Commission, within thirty days of holding such position or interest:
Name of the Company: __________________________________________ CUIN: ________________________________
I. Particulars of substantial shareholder/officer
(i) Name
(ii) NIC/NICOP
(iii) Other nationality, if holding dual citizenship (iv) Address for correspondence (v) Designation, if an officer of the company
II. Particulars of beneficial ownership in foreign company or body corporate
Company 1 Company 2 *Company 3
(i) Name of foreign company or body corporate in which ownership is held (ii) No. of shares held in foreign company or body corporate (iii) Cost of Investment (iv) Currency (v) Any interest other than shareholding in foreign company or body corporate (vi) Percentage of shareholding or other interest in foreign company or body corporate (vii) Date of acquiring shareholding/ investment (viii) Registered office address of foreign company or body corporate (ix) Name of registration authority of foreign company or body corporate (x) Country of incorporation of foreign company or body corporate
Maximum fees to be charged by companies.–The maximum limits of fees as are
required to be paid to or charged by companies from members, creditors or other persons for supply of copies of documents, inspection of records and other services under the Act shall not exceed the fee specified in the Seventh Schedule to the Act for the inspection of a document or register or for the supply of a certified copy of an extract of any document or register kept by the registrar or for other services.
Copies of applications to various authorities, etc., to be forwarded to others.–A
copy of every application together with a copy of each of the documents enclosed therewith shall be forwarded by the applicant— (i) in the case of an application made to the Federal Government, to the Commission and the registrar concerned; (ii) in the case of an application made to the Commission or the registrar who is head of the organization for the registration of companies in Pakistan, to the registrar concerned, and this fact shall be stated in the application.
Translation of documents other than those under Part XII of the Act.–(1) If any
document or portion of any document required to be filed or registered with the registrar or containing any fact required to be recorded by him in pursuance of any provision contained in any part of the Act (except Part XII) is not in English language or in Urdu language, a translation of that document or portion thereof either in English language or in Urdu language certified in the manner provided in sub-regulation (2) and (3), as the case may be, to be correct translation thereof, shall be attached to each copy of the document which is furnished to the registrar. (2) Where any such translation is made outside Pakistan, it shall be authenticated by the signature and seal, if any, of— (i) the public officer in the country where the company is incorporated to whose custody the original is committed; or (ii) a Notary Public of the country where the company is incorporated:
Provided that signature or seal of the person so certifying shall be authenticated by a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulate officer. (3) Where such translation is made within Pakistan, it shall be authenticated by an affidavit of any person having, in the opinion of the registrar, an adequate knowledge of the language of the original and of English or Urdu, as the case may be.
Persons authorized to represent in proceedings under sections 479 and 480 of the
Act.–(1) Except as otherwise provided in the Act, the following persons shall be entitled to appear before the Federal Government or the Commission or the registrar in any proceedings under subsection (5) of section 479 or section 480 of the Act, namely— (i) If the proceedings are against a company— (a) the chief executive of the company; or (b) any other person who could make a declaration under clause (a) of subsection (1) of section 16 of the Act; or (c) secretary of the company; or (d) an advocate, entitled to appear before any court in Pakistan; or
(e) a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan or the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan practicing in Pakistan; or (f) an intermediary registered with the Commission under these regulations; (g) such other person who possesses the qualification as notified by the Commission; and (ii) if the proceedings are against an officer of a company or some other individual allegedly responsible for the offence— (a) the officer or person so alleged; or (b) unless otherwise required by the Federal Government, the Commission or the registrar, any other person as mentioned in sub-clauses (b), (d), (e) and (f) of clause (i) above, duly authorized in writing by the said officer or person for the purpose of the proceedings. (2) Where a person authorized under clause (i) or sub-clause (b) of clause (ii) of subregulation (1) proposes to appear on behalf of a company or any other person in any proceedings, the written authority entitling him so to do shall be furnished to the federal government, the Commission or the registrar as the case may be, prior to the proceedings.
68. Interpretation of the requirements of the forms.–For the application and
interpretation of the requirements of the forms, unless the subject or context otherwise requires, the following shall apply, namely— (i) if an information is required to be disclosed and, in the application of the provision to a company, there is no information which could be so disclosed, an express statement giving the factual position would be required to be made instead of the information to be stated; (ii) if a certain information is required to be disclosed but it is not practicable for a company to disclose or provide information as required, the precise reasons as to why it is not practicable to provide the information or it is not possible to determine the required information or the circumstances which necessitate deviation from the actual requirements shall be included instead of the information required to be stated.
69. Permanent preservation of memorandum and articles of association of
company.–Notwithstanding anything contained in any other regulations, a company shall maintain and preserve permanently at its registered office, copies of its original and altered memorandum and articles of association since incorporation.
CHAPTER VI
COMPANY REGISTRATION OFFICES
70. Establishment of Company Registration Offices.–(1) For registration of companies
and performing other duties under the Act, the Commission shall have Company Registration Offices at the places specified in column (2) of the Table below, with jurisdiction extending to companies,
not being companies to which section 3 applies, having registered offices in the territories specified in column (3) of the said table. S. No. Place. Territory. (1) (2) (3)
1. Faisalabad The Civil Divisions of Faisalabad and Sargodha except district of
Bhakkar in the Province of Punjab.
2. Gilgit All districts of the Region of Gilgit-Baltistan.
3. Islamabad The Civil Division of Rawalpindi in the Province of Punjab and the
Islamabad Capital Territory.
4. Karachi The Civil Divisions of Karachi, Hyderabad and Mir Pur Khas,
district of Sanghar in the Province of Sindh.
5. Lahore The Civil Divisions of Lahore and Gujranwala, districts of Sahiwal
and Pakpatan except tehsil of Chichawatni in the Province of Punjab.
6. Multan The Civil Divisions of Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan,
district of Bhakkar and tehsil of Chichawatni in the Province of Punjab.
7. Peshawar The Province of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Federally
Administered Tribal Areas and the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas to which the executive authority of the Province of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa extends.
8. Quetta The Province of Baluchistan and the Provincially
Administered Tribal Areas to which the executive authority of the Province of Baluchistan extends.
9. Sukkur The Civil Divisions of Sukkur, Larkana and Shaheed Benazirabad
except district of Sanghar in the Province of Sindh.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1), Company Registration Offices may function beyond their territorial jurisdiction to the extent and manner as may be notified by the Commission from time to time. (3) The Company Registration Offices shall be open for transaction of business with the public, except on public holidays, and will observe such working hours as may be notified by the Commission. (4) Every Company Registration Office shall have a seal for authentication of documents required for or in connection with registration of companies:
Provided that the design of the seal shall require approval of the Registrar of Companies.
71. Centralized function at Business Center.–Notwithstanding anything contained in
regulation 70 or 72, the Commission may as it may deem fit, establish Business Centre at its Head office or at any other place(s) for registration of companies and performing other duties under the Act.
72. Establishment of Facilitation Centers.–(1) The Commission may, through
notification, establish facilitation centers at such places for the purposes of facilitation of companies and other investors and performing such other duties as it may notify. (2) These centers shall work under the supervision of registrar concerned of the Company Registration Office under whose territorial jurisdiction such center is established.
73. Assigning of CUIN.–(1) Every company which is incorporated shall be assigned a
CUIN and in case of any company having no CUIN, the previous registration number shall also be replaced with a CUIN. (2) Every company formed or incorporated outside Pakistan which has established a place of business in Pakistan and delivers documents pursuant to the provisions contained in section 435 of the Act shall also be assigned a CUIN.
74. Transfer of documents.–In case a company changes its place of registered office from
the territorial jurisdiction of a Company Registration Office to another, the registrar concerned of such Company Registration Office shall, send within seven days, from the date of registration of the relevant returns, all the physical record relating to that company to the registrar concerned in whose territorial jurisdiction the registered office of the company is shifted.
75. Issuance of duplicate certificate.–(1) The registrar concerned may after making such
inquiry as to the loss, destruction, defacement or mutilation of the original certificate as he may deem fit to make and subject to such terms and conditions as he may impose and after seeking approval of Registrar of Companies, issue a duplicate of any certificate issued electronically or physically under the provisions of the company law, or any rules or regulations made thereunder on application of the company. (2) The duplicate certificate shall be a ditto copy of the certificate already issued except the following changes and additions– (i) every such duplicate certificate shall bear the mark of "[DUPLICATE]" on top right side of it; (ii) instead of signatures on the original documents, the parenthesis, hyphens and alphabets “(-Sd-)” shall be typed at the place of original signature; (iii) duplicate certificate shall also contain name, designation and signatures of the registrar issuing the duplicate certificate; and (iv) duplicate certificate shall also contain date of issuance in the following manner above the signatures of the registrar issuing the duplicate certificate— “This duplicate certificate issued at _______, this ____ day of __________, 20_______by me”.
(3) Certified copy may be issued of the original certificate unless copy of duplicate is specifically demanded by the applicant.
76. Receipt of physical documents and uploading the same in e-service.–(1) Any
physical document, return or application, filed, lodged or submitted in Company Registration Office pursuant to proviso to sub-section (4) of section 471 of the Act, shall be processed as under— (i) every document shall be entered or cause to be entered by the registrar concerned in the electronic diary system immediately; (ii) unique computer-generated sequential number assigned by the diary system, shall be mentioned on first page of each of the respective document along with date of receipt of the document:
Provided that the time of receipt of documents shall also be mentioned on the documents which are required to be disposed of within four working hours; (iii) Acknowledgement receipt of the document may be provided to the person who has submitted the document on the counter:
Provided that the time of receipt of documents shall also be mentioned on the receipt of documents which are required to be disposed of within four working hours; and (iv) every document containing diary number shall be scanned properly ensuring that the image of the document is legible after printing and no portion thereof is missing. (2) The registrar concerned shall upload or cause to be uploaded the scanned images of all documents filed in physical form, if found in order, in relation to every company and enter or cause to be entered all the relevant information in the electronic database through e-service.
77. Maintenance of information in the electronic database.–It shall be the
responsibility of the registrar concerned to maintain or cause to be maintained, correct information in the electronic database and in case of any discrepancy, he shall immediately rectify the same as per procedure communicated by the Registrar of Companies from time to time.
78. Examination of documents received electronically or in physical form.–(1) The
registrar concerned shall examine or cause to be examined, every document and application received by him which is required or authorized by or under the Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder to be filed, recorded or registered, with the registrar. (2) The registrar concerned shall observe the time frame as mentioned in Table contained in the Annexure-J for the disposal of various matters:
Provided that the matters, which require disposal under these regulations on the same day, shall be processed and disposed of, if received by 1200 hours and the matters received thereafter will be disposed of on next working day:
Provided further that the time frame mentioned in Table as per Annexure-J shall— (i) be subject to receipt of prior approval/NOC from any department/authority;
(ii) be subject to compliance of all statutory and other requirements; (iii) not apply in case where it is not possible due to any technical reason or during the bulk filing of returns period or in the event of force majeure; and (iv) not apply in case where any litigation, dispute, complaint, investigation or inquiry whatsoever is involved.
79. Acceptance of documents.–(1) When a document other than the documents filed
under sub-section (7) of section 223, section 233 and 237 of the Act, is accepted for being registered, filed or recorded, the registrar concerned shall issue an acknowledgement physically or electronically in the form as set out in Annexure-K:
Provided that the registrar shall not be held responsible for the correctness of the contents of the documents:
Provided further that acceptance of documents by the registrar shall not absolve the company or other person concerned of any other liability arising from the default in complying with the requirements of the Act. (2) Where a document, as required under sub-section (7) of section 223, section 233 and 237 of the Act, has been filed, sent or transmitted and is under examination, the registrar concerned shall issue an acknowledgment physically or electronically in the form as set out in Annexure-L. (3) There shall be maintained a log generated by e-service in respect of every registered, filed or recorded document. (4) Where a document has been accepted for record and its data or any of the information contained therein or any of the supporting documents subsequently found to be defective or incorrect which is not possible of rectification or false or forged or it was accepted by mistake, the registrar concerned may for special reasons to be recorded in writing, after obtaining such evidence as he may deem appropriate and providing opportunity of being heard to the company and other relevant persons, if any, cancel the recording thereof.
80. Acceptance of documents presented after two years.–If any document is filed with
or presented to a Company Registration Office after the expiry of more than two years of the period within which it was required or authorized to be filed or registered, not being particulars or documents requiring registration under sections 100, 101, 106, 108 or 109 of the Act, the registrar concerned may, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 468 of the Act, receive the document and accept the same if found to be in order, on payment of fee as mentioned in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 468 of the Act.
81. Register of companies.–(1) There shall be maintained in the electronic database, a
register of companies incorporated in Pakistan in the format as set out in Register R-1. (2) There shall be maintained in the electronic database, a register of foreign companies in the form as set out in the format as provided in Register R-2. (3) A list of all the documents filed, registered or recorded relating to each company shall be maintained in the respective register of companies.
(ii) copy of this document is being issued on the request of the applicant, however this office does not take responsibility of its genuineness and correctness of the contents thereof as the information contained in the document is pending compliance requirements or has been forwarded to the concerned Ministry for clearance/ NOC and reply of which is still awaited; (iii) copy of this document is being issued on the request of the applicant, however this office does not take responsibility of its contents as there are certain discrepancies in the documents as filed; or (iv) certified to be true copy of the document as filed by the company, however, this office accepts no responsibility as to the correctness of the contents given in the document. (3) If a certified copy of any document has been issued and, subsequently, it is found that the document was liable for rectification or cancellation under section 464 of the Act or the certified copy was otherwise, issued inadvertently or by mistake, the registrar concerned may revoke or cause to be revoked, certification thereof and may recall or cause to be recalled, the certified copy so issued.
87. Authentication of certificates, etc.–Every certificate or certified copy, granted under
the provisions of the Act shall be signed, stamped and dated by the registrar concerned or an officer authorized for the purpose, bearing his name and designation, and shall also bear the official seal of the Company Registration Office:
Provided that the requirement of signature and stamp of the registrar concerned or the authorized officer and the official seal of the Company Registration Office shall not be mandatory in case the certificate or certified copy issued is computer generated:
Provided further that a log of the copies so issued shall be maintained. Explanation.—For the purpose of this regulation, “Stamp” means the rubber stamp where ink is applied to an image, pattern or text that has been molded onto a sheet of rubber and mounted on a block.
88. Notice of any omission to file or register documents.–The registrar concerned shall
take notice of any omission to file or register documents on due date or any other infraction of the law.
89. Enquires.–The registrar concerned shall institute or cause to be instituted such
enquires in respect of any matter as may be necessary to obtain information or evidence respecting defaults or any infraction of the law.
90. Legal proceedings.–The Commission or the Registrar of Companies may authorize
the registrar concerned or any other person to institute or cause to be instituted any legal proceedings or defend or conduct or cause to be defended or conducted any prosecution or other legal proceedings under the Act.
91. Powers and duties of Registrar.–The registrar shall exercise such powers and
perform such duties as are conferred on him by the Act or the rules and regulations made thereunder or delegated to him by the Commission.
(2) Save as provided in sub-regulation (1), the physical record relevant to any legal proceeding, inquiry or investigation which has been initiated in respect of any company under any law for the time being in force, shall not be destroyed till the said proceeding attain finality or inquiry or investigation has been closed by the respective authority. (3) The documents filed by a company through e-service shall be preserved permanently. Explanation.—A company shall be deemed to be in existence unless its name has been struck off the register under sub-section (5) of section 425 or sub-section (3) of section 426 or unless it has been wound up and finally dissolved.
95. Register of Inactive Company.–The registrar shall maintain a register of inactive
companies in the format as set out in Register R-6 in terms of sub-section (3) of section 424 of the Act.
96. Material for annual report.–(1) Every registrar concerned shall furnish to the
Registrar of Companies, annually, by the 31 st July each year, a report on the working and administration of the Act and other related matters, concerning the activities of the relevant Company Registration Office in such form and in such manner as may, from time to time, be specified by the Registrar of Companies. (2) The Registrar of Companies shall furnish his annual report to the Commission, by the 31 st August each year, in such form and in such manner as may, from time to time, be specified by the Commission.
CHAPTER VII
ASSOCIATION WITH CHARITABLE AND NOT FOR PROFIT OBJECTS
97. Application and procedure for grant of a license.–(1) An association desirous of
obtaining a license under section 42 of the Act shall make an application to the Commission on a specified format App-3 along with all supporting documents as specified therein through an authorized promoter or authorized intermediary. (2) An application for license under sub-regulation (1) may be made for promotion of single or multiple objects as provided in section 42 of the Act. (3) Where an association applies for a license for the promotion of single object, one of the promoters shall have adequate experience in the field of proposed object. (4) Where an association applies for a license for the promotion of multiple objects, it shall have at least one promoter in each field of the proposed objects who possesses adequate experience in that field so that all promoters or directors collectively have sufficient experience related to each object.
98. Grant of license.–(1) The Commission, while considering the application for grant of
license under regulation 97, may make such enquiry and obtain such other information or clarification as it may deem necessary. (2) The Commission may, on being satisfied that the promoters, proposed directors and proposed chief executive officer of an association comply with the fit and proper criteria specified in
regulation 101, that all other requirements for the grant of a license have been fulfilled, and it shall be in the public interest so to do, may grant a license under section 42 of the Act to the association in the manner as provided in Annexure-G, subject to such conditions as it may deem fit to impose. (3) In case of refusal to grant the license, the Commission shall issue an order of refusal:
Provided that the Commission before issuing refusal order shall provide an opportunity of being heard to the applicant.
99. Incorporation of association.–(1) The association which has been granted a license
by the Commission under regulation 98, shall apply for its incorporation as a public limited company under the provisions of the Act within sixty (60) days of the date of issuance of such license:
Provided that the Commission may, under special circumstances, on an application made by the promoters, extend such time as deemed appropriate in the circumstances. (2) The license granted to an association under section 42 may be revoked by the Commission if the association do not apply for its incorporation as a company under the provisions of the Act within the time period as provided in sub-regulation (1) or such time as extended by the Commission:
Provided that before a license is so revoked, the Commission shall give an opportunity of being heard to the association against the revocation.
100. Conditions applicable to section 42 companies.–(1) In particular and without
prejudice to the generality of the powers of the Commission under section 42 of the Act and regulation 98 of these regulations, a license may be granted subject to the following conditions and such other conditions as may be impose subsequently, namely— (i) the conditions imposed under these regulations or any other additional conditions imposed by the Commission shall be deemed to be included in the memorandum of association of the company; (ii) the company shall utilize all its money, property, donations or income or any part thereof solely for promoting its objects:
(iii) It shall be registered as a public limited company having at least three promoters; (iv) the limit of liability for each of its members shall not be less than one hundred thousand rupees or such other amount as may be notified by the Commission; (v) each promoter shall undertake to donate a reasonable amount but not less than two hundred thousand rupees as start-up donation or such other amount as may be required by the Commission:
Provided that this condition shall not be applicable in case of a promoter representing or nominated by an entity or by Government or an institution or authority or other statutory body of the Federal or Provincial Government(s) and in such case, the start-up donation shall be contributed by the said entity, Government, institution, authority or statutory body as the case may be;
(vi) The directors and the chief executive officer shall be entitled for the reimbursement or payment of actual expenses incurred by them for attending meetings and they may also receive fee for attending meetings of the board or a committee of board, as determined by the board:
Provided that the directors’ report as attached to the financial statements of Association shall disclose the payment of meeting fee and reimbursement of actual expenses incurred by each director including chief executive for attending meeting of board and committees of board:
Provided further that the board, in the case of public sector company, shall also comply with all applicable laws, instructions and policies of the relevant line ministry, if any, while approving amount of meeting fee for attending meetings of board and committee of the board; (vii) payment of remuneration and other benefits shall be allowed only to the chief executive officer and directors who are non-members and are in the whole-time employment of the company:
Provided that this condition shall not be applicable on the chief executive officer and directors who are members and are in the whole-time employment of nonbank microfinance company licensed under the Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment and Regulation) Rules, 2003; (viii) payment of remuneration or other benefits by the company or its subsidiary entity for services or otherwise to members of the company or to their close relatives whether holding an office in the company or its subsidiary or not, shall be prohibited:
Provided that the prohibition shall continue to apply for a period of one year after a member quits from the membership of the company; (ix) the company may alter the provisions of its memorandum and articles of association subject to compliance of relevant provisions of the Act. (x) patronage of any government or authority or renowned personalities and organizations whether local or foreign, express or implied, shall not be claimed unless such person has signified its consent thereto in writing; (xi) the company shall not engage in any activities to function as a trade organization; (xii) the company shall not exploit or offend the religious susceptibilities of the people; (xiii) the company shall not, directly or indirectly, participate in any political campaign for elective public office or other political activities akin to those of a political party or contribute any funds or resources to any political party or any individual or body for any such purpose; (xiv) the company shall not admit any new member unless he meets the fit and proper criteria as contained in these regulations:
Provided that this condition shall not be applicable on members representing
or nominated by Government or an institution or authority or other statutory body of the Federal or Provincial Government(s); (xv) the company shall appoint directors and chief executive officer who meet the fit and proper criteria as specified under these regulations:
Provided that in case of appointment/re-appointment/election/re-election of directors and chief executive officer, the company:
(a) shall obtain an affidavit from the incoming director or the Chief Executive officer confirming that he/she meets the fit and proper criteria in terms of these regulations; and (b) while notifying such appointment/re-appointment/election/reelection of directors and Chief Executive officer on specified form, shall file an affidavit on stamp paper with the registrar duly signed by the chief executive officer or authorized director, attested by an Oath Commissioner and witnessed, affirming that the fit and proper criteria as mentioned in these regulations has been assessed by the company and that the appointed/re-appointed/elected/re-elected chief executive officer or directors meet the criteria as mentioned in these regulations; Provided further that this condition shall not be applicable on nominees of Government or an institution or authority or other statutory body of the Federal or Provincial Government(s):
Provided also that this requirement shall not be applicable on the chief executive officer and directors of a non-bank microfinance company licensed under the Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment and Regulation) Rules, 2003 as such persons shall be required to comply with the fit and proper criteria specified in Non-Banking Finance Companies and Notified Entities Regulations, 2008; (xvi) the Company may make investment, whatsoever, in any of its associated companies or associated undertakings subject to compliance of the requirements of section 199 of the Act and the regulations made thereunder. The board shall also frame and follow a broad policy specifying mechanism for such investments and shall carry out due diligence before making such investment and shall also disclose interest of directors of the company, if any; (xvii) the company shall state with its name, the phrase “A company set up under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017”, in all its letterheads, documents, signboards, and all other modes of communication; (xviii) the income and any profits of the company, shall be applied solely towards the promotion of objects of the company and no portion thereof shall be distributed, paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise by way of profit to the members of the company or their close relatives; (xix) the company shall close its accounts on 30 th of June each year;
(xx) notwithstanding anything stated in any object clause, the company shall obtain such other licenses, permissions, or approvals of the relevant public authorities as may be required under any relevant statutory regulations and laws for the time being in force, to carry out any specific object; (xxi) the company shall not appeal, solicit, receive or accept donations from foreign sources except with the prior permission, clearance or approval from the relevant authorities as may be required under any law or specified by the Government; (xxii) the company shall receive all funds, grants, contributions and donations (except funds, grants, contributions and donations received in kind) through proper banking channels:
Provided that amounts equivalent to or less than twenty thousand rupees can be received in cash for which proper entries in the books and records of donor shall be maintained by the company and such amount shall be deposited not later than 3 working days of the receipt, in the bank account of the company; (xxiii) the company shall ensure that the donations received and the charitable assets are utilized exclusively for charitable purposes and are not utilized or diverted to the benefit of the entities and individuals designated under the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) sanctions list as maintained and periodically updated on UNSC’s website; (xxiv) the company shall ensure that a system of sound internal control is established, which is effectively implemented and maintained at all levels within the company to ensure safeguarding of its charitable assets. Such a system of sound internal control is characterized, inter-alia, by, (a) the issuance and implementation of policies, procedures, delegation of decision-making powers, record management systems, financial management systems and tools, etc.; (b) having appropriate controls in place to ensure that donors, beneficiaries, promoters, members, directors, stakeholders, employees, volunteers or other people associated with the company or its associated company are not listed as a designated individual or entity which is subject to targeted financial sanctions; (xxv) the company shall separately maintain the following registers in addition to the books of account as required under the Act— (a) register of donors and donations including information about donor’s names, addresses, type of donation received i.e in cash or in kind, amount/value of donation received, date of receipt of donation, mode of payment, particulars of payment instrument and the purpose of donation; (b) register of donees and beneficiaries of the funds disbursed including information about their names, addresses, type of disbursement i.e in cash or in kind, amount/value of disbursement, date of disbursement and the purpose and other details of disbursement;
(xxvi) the company shall ensure compliance with the conditions prescribed in relations to anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism under the applicable laws; and (xxvii) the company shall comply with any other condition(s) as may be imposed by the Commission at the time of grant of license or imposed from time to time subsequent to grant of license. (2) All the conditions provided in the license granted under section 42 of the Act, including renewal of license, which are in contradiction to these regulations shall have no effect henceforth.
101. Fit and proper criteria for promoters, members, directors and chief executive
officer.–(1) Each of the promoters, directors, chief executive officer and members of an association shall meet the fit and proper criteria as provided in these regulations:
Provided that the Commission shall assess the fitness and propriety of the promoters, directors and the chief executive officer at the time of grant of license whereas the company shall assess the fitness and propriety of its members, directors and the chief executive officer for any subsequent changes after incorporation of the company; Provided further that the fit and proper criteria shall remain applicable at all times and in case of any non-compliance at any point in time, the company shall be responsible for replacement of above referred persons. (2) The fitness and propriety shall be assessed by taking in to account all the relevant facts including but not limited to the following, - (i) Integrity and track record.–A person shall fulfil the following requirements in order to act as promoter, member, director or chief executive officer of the company- (a) he has not been found associated with any money laundering or terrorist financing activities, illegal banking business, illegal deposit taking or financial dealings, and also understand the company’s unique risks including the money laundering and terrorism financing risks in the locations where the company operates; (b) he or the companies in which he is a director or major shareholder have not been declared by tax authorities as a tax defaulter; (c) he or the companies in which he was a promoter or is a director or major shareholder have not been found involved in any fraudulent activities or illegal activities; (d) he has not been found convicted of fraud or breach of trust or of an offence involving moral turpitude by a court of law; (e) he has not been actively involved in the management of a company whose registration or license has been revoked or cancelled or which has gone into liquidation or other similar proceedings due to financial irregularities or malpractices;
(f) he is not ineligible, under the Act and company law or any other legislation; (g) he has not been found involved in any undesirable or anti-state activities; (h) he has not been found involved in multi-level marketing (MLM), Pyramid and Ponzi Schemes, or other related activities/businesses or any lottery business and (i) he has not entered into a plea bargain arrangement with the National Accountability Bureau or any other regulatory body or a law enforcement agency has not initiated a serious investigation against him. (ii) Solvency and financial soundness.–In order to act as promoter, director or chief executive officer of the company, there shall not be any instance of overdue or past due payment to a financial institution of an amount exceeding Rs. 200,000/- appearing in the latest Consumer Credit Information Report (CCIR) of,– (a) such person; and (b) the companies, firms, sole proprietorship etc. where such person is a beneficial owner, promotor, partner or proprietor:
Provided that this clause shall not be applicable:
(I) to a person who holds qualification shares or who is acting as an independent director; or (II) in case, the overdue or past due payment not exceeding Rs.200,000/- appearing in CCIR, has already been settled and the proof of the same may be provided; or (III) in case, the instance of overdue or past due payment not exceeding Rs.200,000/- appearing in CCIR is due to inadvertence or the said amount is in dispute with the financial institution. Explanation.—For the purposes of sub-clause (III) an undertaking, affirming therein that the said instance of the such overdue amount is due to inadvertence or the said amount is in dispute with the financial institution, shall be provided by an individual himself, in case of his personal default, or in case of companies, by the chief executive officer of the companies or by a designated partner or owner of firms or owner of sole proprietorships where such person is a beneficial owner, promotor, partner or proprietor. (iii) Qualification and experience.–A person shall possess adequate qualification and experience in order to act as promoter, director or chief executive officer of the company:
Provided that, in addition to adequate qualification, in case of single object
company, the chief executive shall also possess adequate relevant experience in the field of that object; whereas, in case of multiple object company, it shall have at least one director in each field of object who possesses adequate relevant experience in that field so that all the directors collectively have adequate experience related to each object:
Provided further that, in addition to adequate qualification and experience as mentioned above, the chief executive in case of multiple object company, shall possess adequate relevant experience in the field of principal line of business of the Company.
102. Revocation of license.–(1) In addition to the grounds provided under sub-section (5)
of section 42 for revocation of the license, where the promoters, directors or chief executive officer of the company licensed under section 42 of the Act and registered under these regulations or company law do not comply with any of the conditions imposed by these regulations or are disqualified under regulation 101 at any time or have violated any provision of these regulations or of the Act, the Commission may, after giving a notice in writing and an opportunity of being heard, revoke the license. (2) Where the Commission revokes the license granted under section 42 of the Act, it shall send the revocation order to the company at its registered office address and place this information on the website of the Commission. (3) Upon revocation of the license by the Commission, the company shall cease to enjoy the exemptions and privileges conferred upon it by virtue of license granted under section 42 of the Act. (4) The company shall immediately prepare and arrange audit of its financial statements for the period starting from the day following the date of last audited financial statements till date of revocation of license in case the latest available audited financial statements are older than three months and the auditor shall submit its report within fifteen days of its engagement for the purpose or such other extended period as may be allowed by the Commission on the application of the auditor. (5) Subject to the requirements of section 43 of the Act, the board of directors of the company shall within a period of ten days of revocation of license shortlist and approve the name of transferee company which has provided concurrence to receive the assets of the company. (6) Subsequent to the approval of the board, the chief executive officer shall within ninety days from the revocation of license or such extended time period as may be allowed by the commission transfer the assets of the company after satisfaction of all debts and liabilities by entering into agreement with approved transferee company and such agreement shall set out the roles and responsibilities of transferor and transferee companies and mechanism for transfer of assets along with details of assets to be transferred. (7) Within the period provided under sub-section (2) of section 43 of the Act, the board shall, file the report, duly signed by the authorized officer, to the registrar along with following documents, - (i) copy of minutes of board meeting in which transferee company was short listed; (ii) copy of letter of concurrence from the transferee company;
(iii) copy of agreement for transfer of assets; (iv) latest audited financial statements along with auditors’ report exhibiting complete details of total assets, total debts and liabilities along with net assets to be transferred to another company licensed under section 42 of the Act; (v) certificate confirming completion of transfer of assets issued by the auditor of transferee company; and (vi) affidavit by the chief executive officer stating that all requirements of the Act and these regulations have been fully complied regarding transfer of assets to another section 42 company.
103. Surrender of License.–(1) The Company may apply to the Commission for voluntary
surrender of license along with reasons for the same and the Commission may revoke the license if it deems it expedient. (2) Upon revocation of license, the company shall follow the procedure specified in subregulation (4), (5), (6) and (7) of regulation 102 and provisions of section 43 of the Act.
104. Financial statements.–(1) The company shall ensure that its income and expenditure
accounts clearly exhibit a statement of all funds, grants, contributions, donations received from local and foreign sources separately. (2) The directors’ report prepared under the Act shall also include information, pertaining to— (i) compliance with the relevant provisions of the Act; (ii) compliance with all the provisions and conditions of these regulations; (iii) compliance with the all conditions provided in the license (if any); and (iv) confirmation to the effect that prior security clearance in terms of these regulations, in respect of foreign donation, foreign member, foreign director and foreign chief executive officer, if any, has been obtained.
105. Monthly reporting.–The company shall submit to the Commission a monthly
statement of amount received from local and foreign sources equivalent to or in excess of five million rupees on the following format duly signed by an authorized officer of the company– Details of Funding for the month of _____________ Amount Received In Foreign Currency, if applicable In Pakistan currency S. No Donor Name Donor Address Transaction Date US$ etc Equivalent in Pak Rupees Rupees Bank & Branch Name where Account Number
funds are received where funds are received
106. Security Clearance.–(1) The Commission shall obtain prior security clearance in
accordance with policy approved by the Government in respect of foreign funding or donation or foreign promoters, foreign directors, or foreign chief executive officer of applicant seeking license under these Regulations. (2) The Company, subsequent to grant of license, shall obtain prior security clearance through an application made to the Commission in case it intends to:
(i) Receive foreign funding or donation; or
(ii) Induct foreign member; or
(iii) Appoint foreign director or chief executive officer.
CHAPTER VIII
FURTHER ISSUE OF SHARES BY COMPANIES
107. Applicability of this chapter.–This chapter shall apply to the companies issuing
further capital by way of:
(i) right shares;
(ii) other than right shares;
(iii) bonus shares;
(iv) employee stock option schemes; and
(v) shares with different rights including preference shares.
108. Conditions for right issue by a listed company.–(1) Subject to requirements of
section 83 of the Act, a listed company issuing right shares shall, comply with the following general
conditions, namely. –
(i) board shall approve the decision to increase share capital and the said decision shall be communicated on the same day to the Commission and to the securities exchange for public dissemination; (ii) Fractional shares, if any, shall not be offered and all fractions less than a share shall be consolidated and disposed of by the company and the proceeds from such disposition shall be paid to such of the entitled shareholders as may have accepted such offer; (iii) the decision of board shall clearly state the following-
(a) quantum of the issue i.e. as percentage of existing paid up capital; (b) issue size; (c) issue price; (d) purpose of the issue; (e) utilization of the proceeds of the issue; (f) benefits of the issue to the company and its shareholders; (g) risks, if any, associated with the issue to which the company and/or its members are exposed to; (h) justification for issue of shares at, premium or at discount to face value (if applicable); (iv) where announcement of the issue of bonus and right shares is made simultaneously, the resolution of the board shall specify whether such bonus shares qualify for right entitlement or not; (v) the letter of offer accompanied with Circular as per Form-12 under section 83 of the Act, shall be sent to all the members along-with copy of the extract of the resolution of the board’s meeting approving the right issue; and (vi) A listed company may issue right shares at face value or at premium to face value provided the directors and substantial shareholders of the company undertake in writing that:
(a) they will subscribe the right shares to be offered to them as per their right entitlement or arrange subscription for the same through other persons; and (b) the balance of the right issue is underwritten through at least two underwriters, not being associated companies or associated undertakings of the issuer; Explanation.—An underwriter may enter into sub-underwriting arrangement through sub-underwriting agreement in writing provided such sub-underwriter is licensed by the Commission to undertake underwriting of securities. (2) Subject to compliance with the requirements of section 82 of the Act, a company may issue right shares at discount to face value provided the issue is underwritten in the form and manner as stated in sub-regulation (1). (3) The book closure for the issue shall be made within thirty days from the date of the board’s resolution or within such time period as approved by the Commission. (4) In case of a listed company, the letter of offer of right accompanied with Circular as per Form-12 shall be dispatched or credited within the time period as specified by the listing regulations of the securities exchange to all the members.
(5) Right issue once announced by the board of a listed company shall not be varied, postponed, withdrawn or cancelled.
109. Further issue of shares by unlisted companies. Subject to the provisions of section
83 of the Act, the letter of offer, accompanied with Circular as per Form-12, shall be sent to all the members by an unlisted public company or a private company.
110. Conditions for bonus issue.–(1) A company, in accordance with the provisions of its
articles of association, may issue bonus shares subject to the following conditions, namely— (i) the issue of bonus shares is approved by the board; (ii) in case of a listed company, the resolution of board approving to issue bonus shares is communicated to the Commission and the securities exchange on the same day i.e. on the day of the decision; (2) The decision of the board to issue bonus shares, once announced, shall not be varied, postponed, withdrawn or cancelled.
111. Conditions for issue of shares by way of other than right offer.–(1) A company
may issue further shares, by way of other than right, under sub-section (1) of section 83 of the Act subject to the following general conditions, namely– (i) in case of a private company, the articles of association shall expressly provide and authorize the issue of shares other than right offer; (ii) the issue is proposed by the board. (iii) the aforesaid proposal of the board clearly states the following- (a) proposal of the board to issue shares without right offer is subject to approval of the shareholders, to any person, on the basis of special resolution:
Provided that a public company shall also seek approval of the Commission for issuance of such shares. (b) quantum of the issue both in terms of the number of shares and percentage of paid up capital before and after the issue; (c) issue price per share and justification for the same; (d) consideration against which shares are proposed to be issued i.e. cash or other than cash; (e) name of person(s), their brief profile, existing shareholding, if any, in the company, to whom the shares are proposed to be issued; (f) purpose of the issue; (g) justification for issue of the shares by way of other than right; (h) benefits of the issue to the company and its members;
(i) breakup value per share, in case of listed company, as per the latest available audited and reviewed accounts. (j) consent of the person(s) to whom the shares are to be issued is(are) obtained; (k) the new shares issued by a company shall rank pari passu with the existing shares of the class to which the new shares belong in all respects. In case the proposed new shares are different from the existing issued shares of the same class in any respect, then the board’s decision must state the differences in detail. (l) average market price of the share, in case of a listed company, during the last three months preceding the board’s decision as well as the latest available market price; and (m) where shares are proposed to be issued for consideration other than in cash, the value of non-cash assets or services or intangible assets shall be determined by a valuer, as per criteria specified in Regulation 115 and 116 of these Regulations. Provided that the valuation in case of public company shall not be older than six months from the date of submission of the application to the Commission and in case of private company shall not be older than six months from the date of allotment of shares. (2) The aforesaid decision of the board, in case of a listed company shall be communicated to the Commission and the securities exchange on the same day i.e., on the date of the decision of the board.
112. Conditions for issuance of shares with different rights.–(1) A company may issue
shares with differential rights under section 58 of the Act subject to compliance with the following conditions, namely- (i) the issue of shares with different rights is recommended by the board through resolution; (ii) the decision of the board shall, in addition to particulars required under clauses (a) to (g) of regulation 108(1)(iii), state the following– (a) description of different kind of shares such as ordinary shares and preference shares; (b) description of different rights such as different class in each kind, rights and privileges attached to each class or kind of capital; (c) whether the shares are being issued as right or other than right; (d) whether the holders of such shares shall be entitled to participate in profits or surplus funds of the company.
(e) whether the holders of such shares shall be entitled to participate in surplus assets and profits of the company on its winding-up which may remain after the ordinary shareholders has been repaid; (f) whether payment of dividend on preference shares is on cumulative or noncumulative basis; (g) in case the shares being issued are convertible into ordinary shares, then mode, mechanism and manner of such conversion; (h) rights of holders of preference shares regarding dividend, participation in general meetings and voting therein before and after conversion of preference shares into ordinary shares; (i) in case the shares are partially or wholly redeemable, then mode and manner of redemption; (j) any other feature as deem appropriate by the board. (iii) the issue of shares is authorized by a special resolution; (iv) the company shall not amend, alter, vary or reassess the terms and conditions of such issue without approval of the holders of such shares carrying differential rights; (v) in case a company perform an act which is contradictory to the provision to clause (iv) above, the Commission may:
(a) direct such company to redeem the entire issue with immediate effect and make full compensation along with interest accrued therein, if any; or (b) direct such company to convert the entire issue into ordinary shares with immediate effect; or (c) give direction as deemed appropriate by the Commission through an order after providing the company an opportunity of hearing. (2) Notwithstanding the requirements of sub-regulation (1), a company may convert its ordinary shares into preference shares or convert its shares (of a particular kind) from one class to another, on the basis of a special resolution:
Provided that the rights of holders of such converted shares are provided for in the articles of association of a company:
Provided further that a share that is not a redeemable preference share when issued cannot afterwards be converted into redeemable preference share. (3) The different rights and privileges in relation to different kinds and classes of shares shall be specified in the articles of association of the company.
113. Condition for issue of Employee Stock Option Scheme.–(1) A company, may issue
shares to employees pursuant to a Scheme under section 83A of the Act, subject to the following conditions-
(i) the articles of association of the company expressly provides and authorizes the offer of scheme; (ii) the offer of scheme is authorized by a special resolution; Provided that separate special resolution shall be required, where a scheme provides so, for the following:
(a) grant of option to employees of a subsidiary or holding company; and (b) grant of option to identified employees, during any one year, equal to or exceeding one per cent of the issued capital (excluding outstanding conversions) of the company at the time of grant of option; (iii) the board shall form a compensation committee for administration and superintendence of the scheme provided that, in case of a public interest company, the chairman of the compensation committee shall be an independent director. In case of any other company, the chairman of the compensation committee shall be the chief executive or any director/officer authorized by the board; (iv) board shall consider and resolve to offer the scheme; (v) the aforesaid decision of the board shall provide information required under sub-clause (b) to (f) of clause (iii) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 111, as applicable; (vi) in case shares are to be issued at discount to the face value, the company shall also obtain approval of shareholders and the Commission under section 82 of the Act; (vii) the company and compensation committee shall ensure that its executive directors and employees in senior management shall not participate in the deliberation or discussion of their own allocation of options under the scheme; (viii) a company shall not vary the terms of a scheme in any manner which may be detrimental to the interests of its employees:
Provided that a company may by special resolution in a general meeting vary the terms of a scheme offered pursuant to an earlier resolution but not yet exercised by its employees provided that such variation is not prejudicial to the interests of the option holders. (2) There shall be a minimum period of one year between the grant of option and vesting of option. (3) Where options are granted by a company under its scheme in lieu of options held by the same person under a scheme in another company, which has merged or amalgamated with the first mentioned company, the period during which the options granted by the merging or amalgamating company were held by him shall be adjusted against the minimum vesting period required under these regulations. (4) A company shall have the freedom to specify the lock-in period for the shares issued pursuant to an exercise of option.
(5) An employee shall not have the right to receive any dividend or to vote or be entitled to rights of members in respect of option granted to him, till shares are issued to such employee on exercise of option. (6) In case of failure to exercise the option, the options granted shall lapse and such lapsed options may be granted to other employees within a period of thirty days from the date of lapse. (7) An option granted to an employee shall not be transferable to any other person except to an entitled employee of the company:
Provided that:
(i) in the event of death of an employee while in employment of a company, all options granted to him till the date of his death shall vest in his legal heirs or nominees; (ii) in case an employee suffers a permanent incapacity while in employment of a company, all options granted to him, as on the date of permanent incapacitation, shall vest in him on that day; (iii) in the event of resignation or termination of service of an employee, all options not vested as on that day shall expire:
Provided further that the employee shall, subject to the terms and conditions of the scheme, may be entitled to retain all the vested options. (8) An option granted to an employee shall not be pledged, hypothecated, mortgaged or otherwise alienated in any other manner.
114. Scheme offered at the time of public offering.–If any options granted to employees
in pursuance of a scheme are outstanding at the time of IPO, the offering document shall disclose number of such outstanding options, exercise price, exercise period and impact on shareholding of the members in case all the outstanding options are exercised.
115. Registered Valuers.–(1) Where valuation is required in respect of any property,
stocks, shares, debentures, securities or goodwill or any other assets or net worth of a company or its liabilities under the provisions of this Act, the following persons shall be eligible to conduct the requisite valuation:
(i) Consulting Engineers registered with Pakistan Engineering Council; (ii) Practicing chartered accountants having satisfactory Quality Control Review awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan; and (iii) Any other person as notified by the Commission. (2) The valuers eligible under sub-regulation (1) shall also be deemed to be registered with the Commission and shall be entitled to conduct valuation as required under the Act, subject to fulfillment of the requirements of regulations 115 and 116. (3) All such valuers shall continue to be regulated, administered and monitored by the entities in which they are originally registered, and shall comply with all relevant rules, regulations, instructions etc. of such entities in addition to requirements of the Act.
Explanation.—Regulations 115 and 116 shall not be applicable on valuers engaged in valuation of banking transactions, and such valuers shall continue to be regulated under the applicable laws.
116. Qualification and Experience for Valuation.–(1) Following valuers who are
independent shall be eligible to conduct valuation— (i) in respect of movable property i.e. plant and machinery, immovable property i.e. land, building etc., and natural resources & exploration thereof, by a valuer registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council as a Consulting Engineer; (ii) in respect of stocks, shares, debentures, securities, net worth of a company or an undertaking, goodwill and other intangible assets, services, and liabilities, by a valuer who is a practicing Chartered accountant having satisfactory Quality Control Review awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and; (iii) in respect of value of all other assets, not covered in clauses (a) and (b), by a valuer registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council as a consulting engineer, having experience as a valuer of at least five years in the relevant field:
Explanation.—To maintain independence and impartiality and to ensure true and fair valuation, the valuer shall not undertake valuation of any assets in which he has a direct or indirect interest or becomes so interested at any time before submission of the report. (2) The valuation shall not be older than six months, or such other time period as may be notified by the Commission, from the date of allotment pursuant to section 70 of the Act in case of a private company and from the date of submission of application to the Commission in case of a public company seeking approval of the Commission pursuant to section 83(1)(b). (3) The relevant entity or agency, on its own motion or on the reference by the Commission, may initiate necessary action against the eligible valuers for any misconduct or failure to perform professional duties in accordance with its rules and regulations, and may cancel the registration of such a valuer. (4) Upon cancellation under sub-regulation (3), such valuer shall be deemed as deregistered and shall not be eligible to conduct any valuation for the purposes of the Act.
117. General conditions.–(1) The board shall not decide or recommend increase in capital
by way of further issue of shares, beyond the authorized capital as stipulated in the memorandum and articles of association of the company or where resolution to give effect to such increase is passed by the members or to be passed by the members before any such increase. (2) In case share capital of a company has different classes or kinds having different rights and privileges, this fact shall be distinctly mentioned in the letter of offer in case of right issue and the difference in the rights and privileges of each class of share capital shall be clearly stated in directors’ report to members.
118. Reporting.–(1) The company shall, within 30 days from the date of issue of shares,
submit a report to the Commission clearly indicating the shares issued to:
(i) directors;
(ii) associated companies;
(iii) other shareholders; and
(iv) persons to whom unsubscribed shares are issued under sub-clause (iv) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 83 of the Act. (2) After issuance of right shares, the listed entity shall submit to the Commission progress report on utilization of the proceeds of the right issue on quarterly basis containing the following– (i) item-wise breakup of the proceeds utilized both in terms of amount and percentage of the total allocation made to the relevant item. The breakup must be provided in comparative form with the utilization plan earlier disclosed to the members; (ii) deviation, if any, from the purpose or use of proceeds earlier disclosed to the members along-with justification for such deviation; (iii) the progress report shall be continuously submitted till such time the proceeds from the right issue have been fully utilized or the purpose for which the proceeds were raised is achieved.
CHAPTER IX
REGISTRATION OF INTERMEDIARY
119. No person to operate without registration. - No individual or firm or a limited
liability partnership or a company shall function as an intermediary for providing services in terms of
section 455 of the Act, unless it is registered with the Commission.
120. Eligibility requirements for registration. - An individual or firm or a limited liability
partnership or a company may apply to the Commission for registration as an intermediary for providing services in terms of section 455 of the Act, if the applicant— (i) in case of an individual— (a) is holding valid certificate of practice from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP); or (b) is holding valid certificate of practice from Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP); or (c) is a practicing member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or recognized foreign accountancy organization as notified by the Commission; or (d) is holding LLB degree and duly licensed by the concerned Bar Council; or
(e) is holding Masters of Business Administration with specialization in Finance, Masters of Commerce and Masters of Law with at least two years of experience in handling corporate affairs; or (f) possess any other qualification as notified by the Commission. (ii) in case of a company or a firm or a limited liability partnership, it shall have at least one year of experience in handling corporate affairs:
Provided that where at least one director of the company or partner of the firm or limited liability partnership meet the qualification and experience mentioned in clause (i) above, no prior experience shall be required for the company or firm or limited liability partnership; (iii) the individual, partners of the firm or limited liability partnership or employees (to whom functions of intermediary are delegated) of the company who are members of any professional institute; are compliant with the Continuous Learning requirements outlined by the relevant institute/body; (iv) has a National Tax Number; (v) has an established office in Pakistan with adequate physical infrastructure including telephone/mobile phone facility and a valid email address; (vi) has information technology infrastructure complying with the following minimum requirements, in case the authorized intermediary utilizes e-services facility of the Commission:
(a) a minimum of two computers/laptops in case of an individual and three computers/laptops in case of a firm or limited liability partnership or company having compatibility with the e-services system of the Commission; (b) broadband internet /IP connectivity; (c) dependable power Supply arrangements; (d) printers and scanners; and (e) trained staff for operating the system; (vii) the individual or the partners of the firm or limited liability partnership or the directors of the company, have not been undischarged insolvents; (viii) the individual or the partners of the firm or limited liability partnership or the directors of the company have not been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude; and (ix) the individual or the partners of the firm or limited liability partnership or the directors of the company have not been convicted of any offence under the Pakistan Penal Code.
Provided that an individual or firm registered as an intermediary under these regulations shall convert itself into a company or limited liability partnership within such time as may be notified by the Commission.
121. Application procedure for registration.–(1) An application for registration as an
intermediary shall be made to the Commission on specified format App-5 along with non-refundable fee as specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act and requisite documents. (2) The Commission, while considering the application for registration may require the applicant to furnish such other information or clarification as it deems appropriate. (3) Any subsequent change in the information provided to the Commission at the time of filing of application under sub-regulation (1) shall be intimated to the Commission within a period of seven days from the date of such change on specified format App-5.
122. Grant of certificate of registration.–(1) The Commission on being satisfied that the
applicant is eligible for registration may grant a certificate of registration to the applicant as per Annexure-O subject to such additional conditions as it may deem fit to impose as well as such other conditions as may be subsequently imposed by the Commission. (2) The certificate of registration shall be limited to the authorization for filing of documents with the Commission or the registrar concerned and shall not be regarded as conferring a license on the intermediary or as providing any recognition of any qualification of the intermediary. (3) The certificate of registration shall remain valid for a period of three years from the date of registration unless it is cancelled earlier by the Commission, based on the grounds provided under regulation 120.
123. Renewal of registration.–(1) A registered intermediary shall, one month prior to the
date of expiry of its registration, apply to the Commission as per specified application App-5 for renewal of registration along with a non-refundable fee as specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act. (2) The Commission upon being satisfied, after making such inquiry and obtaining such further information as it may consider necessary that the applicant is eligible for renewal of registration may grant a certificate of renewal of registration to the applicant as per Annexure-P subject to such additional conditions as it may deem fit to impose:
Provided that till such time the registration is renewed, the existing registration shall be deemed valid for the purposes of these regulations unless the registered intermediary failed to apply as specified in sub-regulation (1) above and fulfill all the requirements to the satisfaction of the Commission for the renewal of registration. Provided further that if the registered intermediary fails to apply within the specified time period and fails to fulfill all the requirements to the satisfaction of the Commission, its registration shall stand cancelled in accordance with the regulation 125 and the Commission may initiate further proceedings to give effect to cancellation.
124. Refusal of renewal.–(1) The Commission may refuse the registration/renewal of
registration on any grounds as mentioned below:
(i) the applicant fails to meet the eligibility requirements mentioned in regulation 120;
(ii) the quality of services rendered by the applicant, in the opinion of the Commission, are unsatisfactory; (iii) the companies have filed written complaints against the applicant; (iv) any other ground as deemed appropriate by the Commission:
Provided that the Commission shall afford an opportunity of hearing before refusal of registration.
125. Cancellation of registration.–(1) The Commission may, after providing an
opportuning of hearing, cancel the registration of an intermediary through an Order in writing if— (i) the intermediary has provided false, incomplete or misleading documents or representation without authorization; (ii) the intermediary is found guilty of negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of trust; (iii) the intermediary fails to commence activity within twelve months of grant of certificate of registration; (iv) the intermediary fails to apply for registration as required in regulation 126 or renewal of registration within time as specified in sub-regulation (1) of regulation 123; or (v) any reasonable ground as deemed appropriate by Commission. (2) The intermediary shall be personally held responsible for the liabilities and obligations arising out of any such act leading to cancellation of registration and shall not be eligible for reregistration for a period of up to five years. (3) Where proceedings for cancellation of registration have been initiated, the intermediary shall not be permitted to submit any document on behalf of the company or promoters of a proposed company or foreign company, as the case may be, and they shall make alternate arrangement in this regard.
126. Application in case of change in partners of a firm or limited liability partnership
or directors of a company.– In case there is a change in the partners of the firm or limited liability partnership or directors of the company, they shall file application containing information only to the extent of new partners or directors within seven days of such change as per regulation 121 above subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria specified in regulation 120.
127. Appointment of authorized intermediary.–(1) The promoters of the proposed
company or the company with the approval of its board of directors or the foreign company with the approval of principal officer, as the case may be, shall appoint only one registered intermediary to act as an authorized intermediary for filing of documents required under the Act on its behalf:
Provided that in case proceedings for cancellation of registration of authorized intermediary have been initiated by the Commission, the company or the promoters of the proposed company or the foreign company, as the case may be, may appoint another registered intermediary to act as an authorized intermediary.
Provided that the authorized intermediary shall authorize only one employee or partner or director, as the case may be, to sign documents on behalf of a company or promoters of proposed company or foreign company, as the case may be. (2) The promoters of the proposed company or the company or the foreign company, as the case may be, shall enter into a written agreement with the authorized intermediary which shall set out in sufficient details the rights, obligations and liabilities of each party to the agreement and shall cover, at minimum the following aspects:
(i) Names of promoters and their CNIC/name of company and its registration number, name of authorized intermediary, its registration number and validity of certificate of registration; (ii) scope of services to be provided by the authorized intermediary; (iii) mechanism of filing of documents required under the Act; (iv) rights, obligations and liabilities of each party; (v) terms of agreement and provision of renewal, if any; (vi) conditions, under which the agreement may be altered, terminated and implications thereof:
(a) Voluntary/mandatory termination by the company/foreign company; (b) Voluntary/mandatory termination by the authorized intermediary; (c) Mandatory termination in case of cancellation or expiry of certificate of registration of authorized intermediary; (vii) nature, quantum and manner of fees and charges for which the authorized intermediary renders services; (viii) authorization for filing and signing of documents on behalf of the company/promoters of proposed company/foreign company; (ix) in case the intermediary is a firm, limited liability partnership or company, the details of director, partner or employee of the authorized intermediary to whom the functions are delegated; (x) confidentiality obligations or protection of information by the authorized intermediary; (xi) governing law/jurisdiction, which governs the agreement. (3) The agreement shall be kept by the company or foreign company in its record for inspection by auditors and the Commission. The Commission may at any time demand to furnish copy of the agreements.
128. Fit and Proper criteria for employees of authorized intermediary.–The authorized
intermediary shall ensure that the employees to whom it has delegated its functions shall meet the
eligibility requirements mentioned in clause (i), (vii), (viii) and (ix) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 120:
Provided that the individual authorized intermediary shall not delegate any of its functions.
129. Removal of authorized intermediary.–The authorized intermediary may be removed
on termination of agreement referred in clause (vi) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 127 by the company with the approval of board or foreign company with the approval of principal officer.
130. Notice to the registrar.–(1) The company or promoters of a proposed company or the
foreign company, as the case may be, shall give notice to the registrar along with filing fee as specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act within seven days of appointment of the authorized intermediary or before filing of first document through authorized intermediary whichever is earlier. The said notice to be given to registrar shall include the necessary information including but not limited to registration number of intermediary, name of intermediary, effective date of filing of documents on behalf of company, name and CNIC of employee or partner or director (as the case may be) authorized by intermediary to sign documents on behalf of company or promoters of the proposed company or foreign company along-with specimen signature, etc. Provided further that any change of intermediary or the employee or partner or director of the intermediary, authorized to sign documents shall also be notified by the company or the foreign company, as the case may be, to the registrar containing necessary information as provided in subregulation (1) of this regulation along with filing fee as specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act within seven days of change or filing of first document through person authorized to sign the document on their behalf, whichever is earlier. (2) The company or the foreign company, as the case may be, shall give notice to the registrar along with filing fee as specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act within seven days of removal of authorized intermediary. The company or the foreign company, as the case may be, shall ensure that no document is filed on its behalf by the authorized intermediary till notice is given to the registrar in this regard.
131. Maintenance of record by the Commission.–The Commission shall maintain a
register of registered intermediaries as per Register R-7.
132. Conduct of intermediaries.–(1) The authorized intermediary and its employees to
whom it has delegated the function shall—
(i) act with due care, skill and diligence in carrying out their duties and responsibilities; (ii) ensure that the documents filed on behalf of company or promoters of a company or foreign company complies with the requirements of the Act and other applicable laws; (iii) ensure that while acting as company formation agent or providing other services, their clients are not involved in any type of suspicious activities or transactions implying money laundering or terrorist financing activities in line with the relevant Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations; (iv) ensure that the client is not placed on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) list of designated persons or entities linked to terrorist financing or against whom a ban, sanction or embargo subsists, as available on its website;
(v) ensure that proper record of documents filed on behalf of company or promoters of the proposed company or foreign company is maintained; (vi) ensure confidentiality of documents and information filed on behalf of the company or promoters of the proposed company or foreign company; and (vii) maintain the record of agreement between the company or promoters of the proposed company or foreign company and the authorized intermediary and any changes therein. (2) The authorized intermediary shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of all employees to whom it has delegated its functions as an authorized intermediary. (3) The registered intermediary shall ensure compliance with the Continuous Professional Development Course on an annual basis as notified by the Commission. (4) The Commission or the registrar, as the case may be, may call upon the registered intermediary through a written notice to furnish such information or explanation in writing, or such document, within such time, as may be specified in the notice. On receipt of the notice, the registered intermediary shall furnish such information, explanation or documents as required. (5) The registered intermediary shall comply with the directions and instruction, issued from time to time, by the Commission or registrar, failing which penal action may be initiated.
133. Conduct of company, promoters and foreign company.–(1) The company or
promoters of a proposed company or a foreign company shall ensure that the documents are filed by the authorized intermediary on their behalf with their prior knowledge and consent. (2) The company or promoters of the proposed company or foreign company shall be responsible for the acts and omissions on part of authorized intermediary regarding filing of documents under the Act.
CHAPTER X
REGISTRATION OF COMPANIES AS A GROUP AND RELATED MATTERS
134. Application for registration as a Group. - A company which is desirous of forming
a group with its subsidiary companies shall furnish an application for registration as a Group as per format App-6 to the Commission along with the following documents namely,- (i) statement showing details of the holding company and its subsidiaries, their sponsors, directors and pattern of shareholding in the form attached as Appendix-A to App-6; (ii) affidavit by the directors of the holding company in the form attached as Appendix-B to App-6; (iii) resolution of the board of directors of the holding company and its subsidiaries for formation of a Group; (iv) original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act (not applicable in case of online filing); and
(v) any other information required by the Commission.
Explanation.- Group for the purpose of this chapter means a holding company and its subsidiaries registered with the Commission under regulation 135 of these Regulations.
135. Registration of a Group.- Where the Commission is satisfied with the application
made under regulation 134, it may register the holding company and its subsidiary companies as a Group as per Annexure-Q-1.
136. Alteration of composition of a Group.– (1) Where the composition of a Group
changes, the holding company shall inform the Commission immediately by making an application as per format App-6 for altering the details of registration granted in Annexure-Q-1 and submit the following documents to the Commission,- (i) a revised statement showing details of the holding company and its subsidiaries, their sponsors, directors and pattern of shareholding in the form as Appendix-A to App-6; (ii) original certificate of registration of a group or certificate of change in the composition of a group; (iii) affidavit by the directors of the holding company in the form attached as Appendix-B to App-6; (iv) original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule to the Act (not applicable in case of online filing); and (v) any other information required by the Commission. (2) The Commission shall, upon receipt of application and documents under subregulation (1), alter its record and issue a certificate of change in the composition of a Group in Annexure-Q-2. (3) Where the holding company does not inform the Commission of the change in the composition of the Group, the Commission shall, after imposing a penalty on the holding company under regulation 143, change the composition of the Group and issue a certificate of change in the composition of a Group in Annexure-Q-2.
137. Cancellation of registration of a Group.-(1) The registration granted to a Group may
be cancelled by the Commission if any company within the Group fails to comply with the requirements of these regulations or any direction given by the Commission:
Provided that the Commission shall provide the holding company an opportunity of hearing before cancellation of registration of a Group. (2) The holding company may apply to the Commission for cancellation of its registration by stating the reasons for the request and the Commission, if satisfied with the reasons given by the holding company, may, through an order in writing, cancel the registration of the Group.
138. Obligations of the holding company within a Group. - The holding company shall
ensure that,-
(i) the Group companies are in compliance with the requirements of the Code of Corporate Governance, wherever applicable; (ii) the Group is in compliance with the requirements of International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards, as applicable in Pakistan; (iii) transactions by any company within the Group with its associated companies and associated undertakings are carried out and recorded on an arm’s length basis; and (iv) any other requirements specified by the Commission are complied with.
139. Application for designation as a Group.- (1) The holding company within a Group
may apply to the Commission as per App-6 for designation of the companies within the Group for the purpose of availing tax relief under sections 59AA and 59B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. (2) The holding company applying for designation of the companies within the Group shall, along with the application required under sub-regulation (1), provide the Commission,- (i) in the case of a designation letter for Group taxation where the holding company has 100% owned subsidiaries,- (a) a copy of the certificate of registration as a Group:
(b) a copy of the certificate of change in the composition of the Group, if any; (c) the national tax numbers of the Group companies and their directors; (d) a certificate from a firm of Chartered Accountants that the Group is in compliance with the requirements of these Regulations; and (e) any other document or record which the Commission deems appropriate; (ii) in the case of a designation letter for Group Relief,- (a) a copy of the certificate of registration as a Group; (b) a copy of the certificate of change in the composition of the Group, if any; (c) the national tax numbers of the Group companies and their directors; (d) evidence that there is ownership of the share capital of the subsidiary companies to the extent of 55% in the case of a listed company and 75% in the case of other companies; (e) approval of the board of directors of the Group companies to the surrendering and claiming of loss; (f) a certificate from a firm of Chartered Accountants that the Group is in compliance with the requirements of these Regulations; and (g) any other document or record which the Commission deems appropriate.
(3) The Commission shall on being satisfied that,- (i) the Group is in compliance with these Regulations; (ii) all companies within the Group are locally incorporated; and (iii) the accounting period of the companies within the Group is the same; issue a designation letter for Group taxation as per Annexure-R-1 or Group relief as per Annexure-R-2, as the case may be. (4) Where the Commission has issued a designation letter to a Group and it subsequently cancels the registration of a Group or issues a certificate of change in the composition of the Group, the Commission shall immediately inform the tax authorities of such action.
CHAPTER XI
EASY EXIT OF A DEFUNCT COMPANY
140. Applicability of this chapter.–(1) This chapter shall apply to defunct private and
public non-listed companies including associations not for profit licensed under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017, which are not carrying on business and are not in operation and desirous to strike their names off the register of companies in terms of section 426 of the Act but shall not apply to the following companies— (i) subsidiaries of listed companies; (ii) foreign companies; (iii) trade organizations licensed under the Trade Organization Act, 2013, (II of 2013); (iv) companies which have liabilities outstanding in relation to any loan obtained from the banks or financial institutions, taxes, utility charges, or any obligations towards government departments or private parties; (v) companies against which investigations, enquiries or inspections are either pending or are in the process of initiation or any matter/prosecution is pending before the court or any other competent authority/forum; (vi) companies having dispute regarding management or shareholding; (vii) companies found involved in illegalities or fraudulent activities; (viii) housing and real estate development or real estate marketing companies; and (ix) companies involved in soliciting public deposits and repayment thereof or delivery of promised goods or services there against is yet not completed. Explanation.—“defunct company” includes a company which, - (i) has no known assets and liabilities; and
(ii) is not carrying on any business and is not in operation;
141. Application procedure for striking off.–(1) Where a defunct company desirous
to strike its name off the register of companies, may file with the concerned registrar an application on specified format App-4 along with the following documents- (i) copy of members' resolution as specified on Appendix-A to the application App-4; (ii) copy of the minutes of meeting specifically containing the view point of the dissenting member, if any; (iii) a declaration/indemnity on Appendix-B to the application App-4 by at least three fourth majority of the directors including chief executive of the company, duly verified by an affidavit administered before the Class I Magistrate or Oath Commissioner/Notary public; and (iv) auditors' certificate, from a person not disqualified to act as an auditor of the company under the Act, on the format given in the Appendix-C to the application App-4:
Provided that the public company and its subsidiary, and private company having paid up capital of three million rupees or more shall furnish the certificate from a chartered accountant within the meaning of Chartered Accountants Ordinance, 1961(X of 1961). (2) Where an application received under sub-regulation (1), is made by a company formed or operating under any licensing regime, or which has been granted approval, registration or enrolment by any authority or entity, such application shall be accompanied with no objection certificate from that respective authority or entity. (3) Where an application received under sub-regulation (1), is made by a Public Sector Company as defined in Public Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules, 2013, such application shall be accompanied with no objection certificate or approval from controlling Government, any instrumentality, or agency of Government or statutory body, as the case may be, and such further information as the Commission may deem fit.
142. Examination of Application.–(1) The registrar shall, while examining the
application received under regulation 141, ensure that all the requirements of these regulations, in respect of filing the application, have been complied with. (2) The registrar, while considering the application may require the applicant to furnish such further information or clarification as it may deem appropriate, and communicate the deficiencies, if any, contained in the application, to the applicant. (3) The applicant shall remove the deficiencies referred to in sub-regulation (2), within thirty days from the date of communication of the same, or such an extended time as the registrar may allow:
Provided that if the applicant fails to remove the deficiencies within the specified time, the application shall be deemed to have been declined and the applicant may be informed accordingly.
(4) After examination of the application, the registrar on being satisfied, may publish a notice under sub-section (2) of section 426 of the Act, in the Official Gazette stating that at the expiration of ninety days from the date of that notice, unless cause is shown to the contrary, the name of the applicant company will be struck off the register of companies and the company will be dissolved and such notice shall also be placed on the website of the Commission for information of the general public. (5) Where any objection or reservation is received, the registrar shall examine the same in detail to decide the application and inform the applicant, accordingly. (6) Where no objection or reservation is received, and the registrar is satisfied that the applicant company has no known assets and liabilities, and is not carrying on any business, on the expiration of ninety days, the registrar shall strike off the name of the applicant company from the register and send notice for publication in the Official Gazette in terms of sub-section (3) of the section 426 of Act and on publication thereof the applicant company shall be dissolved.
CHAPTER XII
MISCELLANEOUS
143. Penalty for contravention of regulations.–Whoever fails or refused to comply with,
or contravenes any requirements of the regulations shall be punishable with penalty as provided under sub-section (2) of section 512 of the Act.
144. Repeal and saving.–(1) The following regulations hereinafter referred to as repealed
regulations are hereby repealed, namely—
(i) The Companies (Incorporation) Regulations, 2017; (ii) The Foreign Companies Regulations, 2018; (iii) The Companies (General Provisions and Forms) Regulations, 2018; (iv) The Companies (Registration Offices) Regulations, 2018; (v) The Associations with Charitable and Not for Profit Objects Regulations, 2018; (vi) The Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2020; (vii) The Intermediaries (Registration) Regulations, 2017; (viii) The Group Companies Registration Regulations, 2008:
(ix) The Companies (Easy Exit) Regulations, 2014; Provided that repeal of the repealed regulations shall not— (i) revive anything not in force at the time at which the repeal take effect; or (ii) affect the previous operation of the repealed instruments or anything duly done or suffered thereunder; or
(iii) affect any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under or in respect of the said repealed regulations; or (iv) affect any penalty imposed, forfeiture made or punishment incurred in respect of any offence committed against or in violation of the repealed regulations; or (v) affect any inspection, investigation, prosecution, legal proceeding or remedy in respect of any obligation, liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment as aforesaid, and any such inspection, investigation, prosecution, legal proceedings or remedy may be made, continued or enforced and any such penalty, forfeiture or punishment may be imposed, as if these regulations has not been notified. (2) Save as otherwise specifically provided, nothing in these regulations shall affect or deemed to affect any action taken, decision or orders issued, license issued relaxation granted unless withdrawn, fee paid or accrued, resolution passed, direction given under the repealed regulations shall, if in force at the effective date of these regulations and not inconsistent with provision of these regulations, shall continue to be in force and have effect as if it were respectively taken, made, directed, passed, given, executed or issued under these regulations.
Form-A
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 130(1), 130(2), 424(5) read with Regulations 62 & 30] ANNUAL RETURN OF A COMPANY
PART-I
(To be filled by All Companies)
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
1.4 Particulars of— Please tick the
relevant box
Part-II Annual Return of a company other than inactive company
Part-III Annual Return of Inactive Company
PART-II
(To be filled by an Active Company) dd mm yyyy
2.1 Annual General Meeting held on
2.2 Form-A made up to (applicable in case no
AGM was held/concluded during the year)
2.3 Registered office address
2.4 Email Address
2.5 Office Tel. No.
2.6 Mobile No. (Preferably WhatsApp enabled number) of
authorized officer: (Chief Executive/ Director/ Company Secretary/ Chief Financial Officer)
2.7 Authorized Share Capital (If applicable)
Classes and kinds of Shares No. of Shares Amount Face Value Ordinary Shares
2.8 Paid up Share Capital (If applicable)
Classes and kinds of Shares No. of Shares Amount Face Value Ordinary Shares
2.9 Particulars of Officer(s) including Share Registrar
S.
No.
Name Designation CNIC No. Address
1 Chief Executive
2 Company Secretary
3 Chief Financial Officer
4 Legal Advisor
5 Auditor
6 Any Other Officer
7 Share Registrar (if applicable)
2.10 List of Directors as on the date up to which this Form is made.
S# Name Residential
Address
Nationalit y
CNIC No. for
Pakistanis, or NICOP
No. for Overseas
Pakistanis, or
Passport No. for foreigners
Date of appointment or election
Name of member or creditor nominating or appointing the director 1 2 3
2.11 List of members/shareholders & debenture holders on the date up to which this Form is
made.
(If any)
Name* Address
Nationality
No. of shares / debentures held
(Applicable in case of companies having share capital) Percentage of shareholding of member having 25% or more shareholding (Applicable in case of companies having share capital) CNIC No. for Pakistanis, or NICOP No. for Overseas Pakistanis, or Passport No. for foreigners, or CUIN No. for Pakistani company, or Registration No. for foreign company. Shareholders/members Debenture holders
3.1 Correspondence
Address
3.2 Contact Details
3.3 List of Directors and members as on the date this Form is made.
S# Name Residential
Address
Nationality No. of shares held (if any)
CNIC # for
Pakistanis, or
NICOP # for
Overseas
Pakistanis, or
Passport # for foreigners
Date of becoming member/di rector
Name of member or creditor nominating/ appointing the director 1 2 3
3.4 Confirmation
about inactive status of
Company
It is hereby stated and confirmed that the Company has:
(i) not carried out any operation since grant of status as an inactive company; (ii) no substantial assets or Accounting transactions; Declaration:
3.5 I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form and the
enclosures is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
3.6 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/Authorized Intermediary (if appointed)
3.7 Signatures
3.8 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
3.9 Date
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THIS FORM
Form-1
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 16 and Regulations 8, 9, 10 & 30]
APPLICATION FOR COMPANY INCORPORATION
PART-I
(To be completed by the applicant in block letters)
1.1 Name of the Company
1.2 Fee Payment
Details
1.2.1 Challan
No
1.2.2 Amount (Rs.)
PART-II
Section – A - Company information
2.1 Registered office Address, if
any
City District Province
Telephone
Number
Email Address
Mobile
Number
2.2* Correspondence Address
City District Province
Telephone
Number
Email Address
Mobile
Number
*Information regarding Correspondence address is to be provided only if the company has not given its registered office at the time of incorporation of company in 2.1 above.
2.3 Principal line of
business (Brief objects as per clause 3 (i) of the Memorandum may be mentioned)
Section – B – Capital Structure
Class/ Kind Face Value Number of shares
Total Amount
2.4 Authorized Capital
2.5 Paid Up Capital
Section – C – Special business information*
(Applicable in case of Banking Company, Non-Banking Finance Company, Asset Management company, Leasing company, Investment finance Company, Investment Advisor, REIT Management Company, Housing Finance Company, Private fund management company, Discount House, Pension Fund Manager, Microfinance or Microcredit business company, Corporate Restructuring company, Insurance Business, Modaraba Management Company, Stock Brokerage business, forex, managing agency, business of providing the services of security guards, securities broker, securities and futures adviser, securities manager, share registrar, credit rating company, balloter, underwriter, debt securities trustee or any other business restricted under any law for the time being in force or as may be notified by the Commission or any other government authority.
2.6 Nature of business in case of
specialized business requiring license / permission / approval (please specify and also attach NOC / approval of the relevant authority) *(Additional documents may be required by the registrar)
Section – D – Company subscribers, directors, chief executive officer, and in case of single
member company, name of nominee
2.7 State Number of directors fixed by subscribers:
[Please note that as per law a company must have minimum director as follows:]
2.8 Details of subscribers, directors and chief executive officer *
Kind of Company Minimum number of directors required by law No. of proposed directors Single Member Company 01 Private Limited Company 02 Public Limited Company 03
Name and surname (present and former) in full
Fathers/Husbands Name in
Full
NIC/NICOP (in case of Pakistani national) or Passport No (in case of foreigner Incorporation/ Registration No. Nationality (with former nationality and nationality of the origin, if different *Occupation Residential address/ registered office address or principal office (in case of a Subscriber other than a natural person NTN (in case of director, where applicable) Designation (Director/Subscriber/ CEO) Please specify Nature of directorship (appointed, nominee/ independent/ other) Name of entity nominating the director No. of shares subscribed (for subscriber) Signatures
Status of company Applicable relevant table of First
Schedule
Please tick relevant box
Company limited by shares Table A - Part-I
Single member company limited by shares Table A - Part-II Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital Table C Company limited by guarantee and having a share capital Table D Unlimited company having a share capital Table E
2.11 If the company has not adopted articles of association contained in First Schedule to the
Act, it shall attach the articles of association.
PART-III
Declaration under section 16
3.1 Declarant Name
3.2 Declarant Profession /
Designation
(Please tick the relevant box)
Day Month Year
3.6 Date
Enclosures:
Form-2
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 435 and Regulations 21 & 30]
REGISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS OF A FOREIGN COMPANY
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 Name of the Foreign Company in the
country of origin as already reserved
1.2 Fee Payment Details 1.2.1 Challan
Number
1.2.2 Amount (Rs.)
PART-II
2.1 Incorporated in: (state name of the country of
origin) dd mm yyyy
2.2 Date of incorporation: (in the country of origin)
2.3 Name of parent / holding company, if any
PART-III
STATUS OF FOREIGN COMPANY IN PAKISTAN AND KIND OF A FOREIGN COMPANY IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
3.1 Status of the foreign company in Pakistan Liaison Office Branch office
(Mark the appropriate box)
PART-IV
CHARTER, STATUTE ETC. OF A FOREIGN COMPANY
4.1 Name of instrument constituting the company:
Memorandum & Article of Association Charter Statute OR Other instrument (to be specified) (Copy of instrument duly certified by public officer / notary public of country of origin and signed by Pakistani diplomat posted in that country as required under these Regulations shall be filed herewith.)
4.2 Language in which the above documents filed in the country of origin.
4.3 Certified translation thereof in English or Urdu language: Enclosed Not required
(Not required if original documents are in Urdu or English)
4.4 Brief description of the main object of the
company
4.5 Whether the company is doing business
in Pakistan itself or online or through authorized agent
PART-V
ADDRESS OF THE REGISTERED OR PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
5.1 Registered or Principal office
address (in the country of origin)
Landline Number Email
Website Address, if any
PART-VI
ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL PLACE(S) OF BUSINESS/ LIAISON OFFICE(S) IN PAKISTAN
6.1 Principal place of business and other places of business / Liaison office(s):
Principal place of business
Other Place 1
(if any)
Other Place 2
(if any)
Complete Address
City
District
Province
Landline Number
Mobile Number of Principal
Officer
Email Address
Website, if any
(Here state full address of all places of business in Pakistan, add further pages if required)
PART-VII
PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SECRETARY, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT DOCUMENTS/ PROCESSES ON BEHALF OF COMPANY
7.1 Particulars of Directors, Chief Executive, Secretary, Principal officer or Person(s)
authorized to accept documents/processes on behalf of Company (in case of individuals only):Present and surname in full Former & surname (if any) Usual residential address Nationality Nationality of origin (if other than the present nationality) Business, Occupation Other directorship. If any Status / Designation (Director / Chief Executive, Principal officer, Authorized person resident in Pakistan) N.I.C Number or Passport Number (Whichever is applicable) Date of appointment/ Cessation/ change in particulars Remarks, if any (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) Note: In case of Secretary, particulars as per (a) & (c) may be stated.
7.1.1 Particulars of Directors and Secretary (In case of body corporate):
Particulars of each corporate body which is director/secretary of the foreign company Particulars of each director/partner of corporate body which is director/secretary of the foreign company Corporate Name Registered or Principal Office address Status / Designation (Director /Secretary) Date of appointment/ Cessation/ change in particulars Remarks Full Name * Address* Nationality Nationality of origin (if other than the present nationality) (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
7.2 It is hereby declared that necessary information about the ultimate beneficial owners of the
foreign company, if any, as specified in regulation 23, and as defined in the Companies Regulations, 2022 has been obtained and is available on record.
PART-VIII
8.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
8.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
8.3 Signatures
8.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
8.5 Contact details of the
applicant, i.e. address, email and cell No. etc.
Address:
Email:
Cell No.
Day Month Year
8.6 Date
Enclosures:
FORM-3
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 70 & 465(4) and Regulations 39, 41 & 30] RETURN OF ALLOTMENTS OF SHARES & CHANGE OF MORE THAN TWENTY FIVE PERCENT IN SHAREHOLDING OR MEMBERSHIP OR VOTING RIGHTS
PART-I
(Please complete in typescript or in bold block capitals.)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
(Applicable in case of allotment of shares)
2. Share Capital
Number of Shares Amount (Rs)
2.1 Authorized capital
2.2 Paid up capital
(Inclusive of present allotment)
2.3 Kind of shares
(Check relevant checkbox) □Ordinary □Preference
2.4 Class of shares
(Check relevant checkbox) □Class A
Day Month Year
2.5 Date of allotment* - -
(*If shares were allotted on different dates, then date of first allotment shall be mentioned)
2.6 Date of Passing of Special Resolution - -
( In case of allotment of shares other than right, date of passing of special resolution shall be mentioned)
2.7 SECTION A - SHARES ALLOTTED AGAINST CASH CONSIDERATION
No of shares indicating class, if any
2.7.1
Per share (Rs) Total Amount (Rs)
2.7.2 Nominal amount
2.7.3 Premium
2.7.4 Discount ( ) (____________)
2.7.5 Total (Amount paid on each
share 2.6.2 to 2.6.4)
Specify currency Total Amount of foreign currency
2.7.6 Consideration received
against allotment in foreign currency (equivalent amount in PKR included in total amount mentioned at 2.6.5)
2.8 SECTION B - SHARES ALLOTTED FOR CONSIDERATION OTHERWISE
THAN IN CASH
No of shares indicating class, if any
2.8.1
Per share (Rs) Total Amount (Rs)
2.8.2 Nominal amount
2.8.3 Premium
2.8.4 Discount ( ) ( )
2.8.5 Total (2.8.2 to 2.8.4)
2.8.6 The consideration for which shares have been
allotted is as follow:
Amount (Rs.)
(a) Property and assets acquired (give description)
(b) Good will
(c) Services (give nature of services)
(d) Other items ( to be specified)
(e) Total (a to d)
2.9 SECTION C - ALLOTMENT OF BONUS SHARES
No of shares indicating class, if any
2.9.1
Allotment Ratio
(Existing shares
/ bonus shares)
Total Amount (Rs)
2.9.2 Details of Bonus Shares
Resolution number Day Month Year
2.9.3
Particulars of resolution of
Board of directors
/ shareholders
2.10 SECTION D - NAME, ADDRESSE, AND OTHER PARTICULARS, OF
THE ALLOTTEES
Date of allotment Name of allottee in full
Nat iona lity
Country of origin in case of foreign national
Addres s of the allottee
Numb er of shares allotte d
NIC No./NICOP/Passport No. of allottee/
Registration Number, if any(in case of allotee other than natural person) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) dd mm yyyy Please enter NIC No. without (-)
PART-III
(Applicable in case of change of more than twenty five percent in shareholding or membership or voting rights)
3.1 Change in shareholding
3.1.1 Total Number of paid up shares
3..1.2 Particulars of change in shareholding
Name of
Transferor
NIC/
Passport No. of
Transferor, if applicable
Name of
Transferee
/Allottee
NIC/ Passport
No. of
Transferee/
Allottee, if applicable
Address of
Transferee
/ Allottee
No of shares transferre d/
Allotted
Kind /
Class of
Shares
Date of transfer/
Allotment
Use separate sheet, if necessary.
3.2 Change in voting right
3.2.1 Reason & details of change in voting
rights
Day Month Year
3.2.2 Effective date of change in voting
right
3.3 Change in membership
3.3.1 Total Number of members prior to change
3.3.2 Particulars of change in members
Particulars of Outgoing Member(s), if any Particulars of New Member(s) Name CNIC/ Passport No. Date of cessation Name CNIC/ Passport No. Date of Admission Use separate sheet, if necessary
PART-IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly, and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
4.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
4.3 Signatures
4.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
4.5 Date
Enclosures:
Signature: ________________________
Name: ___________________________
Date: _____________________________
Form-4
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Sections 26, 27, 28, 29 & 32(1)(b) and Regulations 36 & 30] INTIMATION ABOUT PRINCIPAL LINE OF BUSINESS OR CHANGE THEREIN
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
(This part is to be filled by a company if its object stated at serial number 1 of the object clause of memorandum is not the principal line of business) INTIMATION ABOUT PRINCIPAL LINE OF BUSINESS IN TERMS OF SECTION 27(A)(iii)(b) OR 28(1)(c)(ii) OR 29(c)(ii) (AS THE CASE MAY BE) OF THE ACT Principal line of business of the company as stated at serial number ___ of clause III of the Memorandum of Association is:
PART-III
(This part is to be filled by a company which has changed its principal line of business) 3 CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL LINE OF BUSINESS
3.1 Previous Principal line of business
3.2 New Principal line of business
Day Month Year
3.3 Date of passing of special
resolution
PART-IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable. (iii) New Principal line of business does not fall in any of the categories of business activity which is subject to license, registration, permission or approval under any law as restricted under Section 26(2) or 32(1)(c).
4.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
4.3 Signatures
4.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
4.5 Date
Enclosure(s):
Form-5
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 436 and Regulations 24 & 30]
REGISTRATION OF ALTERATIONS IN THE DOCUMENTS
OR DETAILS OF FOREIGN COMPANY
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number in
Pakistan)
1.2 Name of the Foreign Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan
Number
1.3.2 Amount (Rs.)
PART-II
2.1 Incorporated in: (state name of the country of
origin) dd mm yyyy
2.2 Date of incorporation: (in the country of origin)
2.3 Name of parent / holding company, if any
PART-III
ALTERATION IN STATUS OF FOREIGN COMPANY IN PAKISTAN AND KIND OF A FOREIGN COMPANY IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
3.1 Change in the Status of the foreign company in
Pakistan
Liaison Office to Branch
Office
Branch office to Liaison
Office
(Mark the appropriate box) dd mm Yyyy
3.2 Date of change
3.3 Change in the Status of the foreign company in the
country of origin
Previous status New status
dd mm yyyy
3.4 Date of change
PART-IV
ALTERATION IN CHARTER, STATUTE ETC. OF A FOREIGN COMPANY OTHER THAN CHANGE OF NAME
4.1 Alteration made in: Memorandum & Article of Association Charter Statute
OR
Other instrument constituting or defining the constitution of the company (to be specified) (Copy of instrument duly certified by public officer / notary public of country of origin and signed by Pakistani diplomat posted in that country as required under these Regulations shall be filed herewith.)
4.2 Language in which the above documents filed in the country of origin.
4.3 Certified translation thereof in English or Urdu language: Enclosed Not required
(Not required if original document are in Urdu or English)
4.4 Brief description of the alteration
(Attach copies of the resolution and amended document duly certified by public office or notary public of country of origin and attested by Pakistani diplomat in that country.) dd mm Yyyy
4.5 Date of alteration
PART-V
ALTERATION IN ADDRESS OF REGISTERED OR PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
5.1 Previous registered or Principal
office address in the country of origin
5.2 New registered or Principal office
address in the country of origin
Landline Number Email
Website Address, if any dd mm Yyyy
5.3 Date of change
PART-VI
ALTERATION IN ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL PLACE(S) OF BUSINESS/ LIAISON OFFICE(S) IN PAKISTAN
6.1 Principal place of business / Liaison offices (s):
Principal place
(Old)
Principal place
(New)
Address
City
District
Province
Landline Number
Mobile Number of
Principal Officer
Email Address
Website, if any
(Here state all changes. Add further pages if required) dd mm yyyy
6.2 Date of change
PART-VII
ALTERATION OF PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SECRETARY/ PRINCIPAL OFFICER OR PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT DOCUMENTS/ PROCESSES ON BEHALF OF COMPANY
7.1 Alteration in Particulars of Directors, Chief Executive, Secretary/ Principal officer or
Person(s) authorized to accept documents/ processes on behalf of Company (in case of individuals only): Present and surname in full Former & surname (if any) Usual residential address Nationality Nationality of origin (if other than the present nationality) Business, Occupation Other directorship. if any Status / Designation (Director / Chief Executive, Principal officer, Authorized person resident in Pakistan N.I.C Number or Passport Number (Whichever is applicable) Date of appointment/ Cessation/ change in particulars Remarks, if any (a) (b) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)
Note: In case of Secretary, particulars as per (a) & (c) only may be stated.
7.1.1 Alteration in Particulars of Directors and Secretary (In case of body corporate):
Particulars of each corporate body which is director/secretary of the foreign company Particulars of each director/partner of corporate body which is director/secretary of the foreign company Corporate Name Registered or Principal Office address Status / Designation (Director /Secretary) Date of appointment/ Cessation/ change in particulars Remarks Full Name * Address* Nationality Nationality of origin (if other than the present nationality) (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
Certified copy of altered instrument constituting the foreign company, if applicable
Certified translation of altered instrument constituting the foreign company, if applicable
Letter from board of investment for change of registered office in the country of origin along
with board resolution of parent company for such change, if applicable
Board resolution of foreign company regarding appointment/resignation of directors /CEO
/Other officers or any other document evidencing such changes issued by public authority in the country of origin duly authenticated, if applicable
Board Resolution of foreign company regarding appointment/resignation of principal officer
duly signed, notarized & witnessed, if applicable
Consent of the Principal Officer and consent of person authorized to accept on behalf of the
company service of process / any notice / document, if applicable
Provision of Security clearance documents along-with undertaking (in case of a foreign
national)
Any other document deemed necessary
Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the Act
(not applicable in case of online filing)
Form-6
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2021
[Section 443 and Regulations 26 & 30]
NOTICE BY A FOREIGN COMPANY ON CEASING TO HAVE ANY PLACE OF BUSINESS IN PAKISTAN
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Incorporation Number)
1.2 Name of the Foreign Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan
Number
1.3.2 Amount (Rs.)
PART-II
2.1 The above named company hereby gives you notice, in pursuance of section 443 of the Act,
that it intends to cease to have the following place(s) of business in Pakistan Address of the Place Status of the place (Principal/Liaison office or other place of business Date of cessation*
3.4 Registration Number of Authorized
Intermediary, if applicable dd mm yyyy
3.5 Date
Enclosures:
Form-7
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 85 and Regulation 30]
NOTICE OF ALTERATION IN SHARE CAPITAL
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Filing Fee Payment
Details*
1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
Amount (Rs)
Divided into
(no of shares) of Rs. per share
2.3.1 Existing authorized share capital
2.3.2 Addition
2.3.3 New Authorized share capital
PART-III
CONSOLIDATION, DIVISION OR SUB-DIVISION OF SHARES
3.1 Date of Passing of Special Resolution
3.2 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with section 85 of the Companies Act, 2017 for the
purpose of:-
Tick the relevant box
3.2.1 Consolidation and division of shares
3.2.2 Sub-division of shares
Number of shares Rs. Per share Amount (Rs)
3.2.4 Existing share capital
3.2.5 Consolidated/divided
3.2.6 Sub-division of shares
3.2.7 New share capital
PART-IV
CANCELLATION OF SHARES
4.1 Date of Passing of Special Resolution
4.2 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with section 85 of the Companies Act, 2017 for the
purpose of cancellation of shares:-
Number of shares Rs. Per share Amount (Rs)
4.2.1 Existing share capital
4.2.2 Cancelled shares
4.2.3 New share capital
PART-V
5.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable. (iii) The special resolution has been filed with the registrar on the prescribed form.
5.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary, if any
5.3 Signatures
5.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
5.5 Date
Enclosures:
Form-8
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 284(5) and Regulations 60 & 30]
FILING OF COPY OF SCHEME OF AMALGAMATION
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
Scheme of— Please tick the relevant box
1.4 amalgamation of wholly owned subsidiary(ies) into its holding company
1.5 amalgamation of two or more companies wholly owned by a person
PART-II
2. Capital structure of the Company, if applicable
Share capital prior to amalgamation
Share capital after amalgamation
Number of Shares Amount Number of Shares Amount
2.1 Authorized capital
2.2 Paid up capital
a. Particulars of Board resolutions passed by each amalgamating company S.# Name of Company Date of Board resolution Gist of Board resolution (attach copy of Resolution)
dd mm yyyy
2.3 Effective Date of amalgamation - -
a. Date of notice of amalgamation to secured creditors of the company
S# Name of secured creditors Date of notice
PART-III
3.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
3.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
3.3 Signatures
3.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
3.5 Date
Enclosures:
1. A copy of the approved scheme of amalgamation.
2. A copy of board resolution of all companies.
3. A declaration verified by an affidavit to the effect that the transferee company will be able to
pay its debts as they fall due during the period of one year immediately after the date on which the amalgamation is to become effective (scanned image in case of online filing)
4. Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the Act
(not applicable in case of online filing)
Instruction:
1. This Form should be filed by all the amalgamating companies with enclosures.
2. All the facts stated in this Form should be verifiable from the scheme of amalgamation.
Form-9
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 14(1)(c), 167 & 197 and Regulations 50, 54 & 30] PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS, INCLUDING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SECRETARY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AUDITORS, LEGAL ADVISER AND IN CASE OF SINGLE MEMBER COMPANY, NOMINEE OF SOLE MEMBER OR OF ANY CHANGE THEREIN
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
2. Particulars*:
Present
Name in
Full
NIC No. for
Pakistani, or NICOP
No. for overseas
Pakistanis, or
Passport No. in case of a foreigner
Usual residential address
Design ation
Nationa lity
Business
Occupatio n* (if any)
Date of present appointme nt or change
Mode of appointment
/ change / any other
Remarks*
*
Nature of directorshi p
(nominee/ other
*
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)
2.1 New appointment/election:
2.2 Ceasing of Office/Retirement/Resignation/Removal/Death/Disqualification:
2.3 Any other change in particulars relating to columns (a) to (f) above:
any of the provisions of the Act.
3. Copy of NOC/approval from concerned department (Ministries or Regulatory Authorities or
SECP) is required for companies with licensing activities etc.
4. Consent of auditor, in case of appointment/re-appointment of auditor
5. Copy of resignation letter (in case of resignation of a director or chief executive), duly signed
by resigning director or chief executive, verified through an affidavit on stamp paper duly signed by the person who has signed this Form and attested by an oath commissioner and witnessed, be attached.
6. If the person appointed is a foreigner, please provide 9 sets of Bio-Data & valid Passport for
onward submission to Ministry of Interior (MOI) for clearance along with undertaking in original.
7. Sufficient evidence in case of removal/ death / disqualification of Director/ Chief Executive
may be attached.
8. Any other documents, as required by the registrar.
9. Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the Act
(not applicable in case of online filing)
Appendix to Form-9
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 167]
(Applicable in case of appointment or election of director(s) or Chief Executive) CONSENT TO ACT AS DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Form-10
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Sections 100, 106, 109 & 448 and Regulations 45 & 30] PARTICULARS OF MORTGAGE, CHARGE OR PLEDGE ETC. OR ANY MODIFICATION THEREIN OR SATISFACTION THEREOF OR PARTICULARS OF MORTGAGE OR CHARGE SUBJECT TO WHICH PROPERTY HAS BEEN ACQUIRED
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
1.4 Particulars of— Please tick the
relevant box
Part-II Registration of Mortgage, charge, pledge etc., [section 100]
Part-III Modification of mortgage, charge, pledge, etc. [section 106]
Part-IV Memorandum of complete satisfaction of mortgage, charge, pledge, etc.
[section 109]
Part-V Mortgage or charge subject to which property has been acquired [section
100(4)]
Note:- Only one item can be selected for reporting at one time. Remaining items shall become disable after selection of any item.
PART-II
(PARTICULARS OF MORTGAGES, CHARGES OR PLEDGE ETC.) dd mm Yyyy
2.1 Date of instrument creating mortgage,
Charge or pledge
2.2 Name of instrument (if any) creating or
evidencing the mortgage or charge or pledge or other interest (to be specified).
2.3 Amount of mortgage or charge, pledge
etc.
2.4 Short particulars of the property
mortgaged, charge, pledge or other interest
2.5 Gist of the terms and conditions and
extent and operation of the mortgage, charge, pledge or other interest (Also include description of the nature of the mortgage/charge e.g. equitable, pari-passu, etc.)
2.6 Name and address of the person(s)
entitled to the mortgage, charge, pledge or other interest.
PART-III
(PARTICULARS OF MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGES, CHARGES OR PLEDGE ETC.)
3.1 Date of Instrument creating the
original mortgage / charge, pledge etc.
Day Month Year
3.2 Brief description of instrument(s)
creating the original mortgage, charge, pledge etc.
3.3 Date(s) of modification of the
mortgage, charge, pledge etc. prior to present modification Day Month Year
3.4 Brief description of instrument(s)
modifying the mortgage, charge, pledge etc. prior to present modification.
3.5 Date of present modification of the
mortgage, charge, pledge etc. Day Month Year
3.6 Brief description of instrument(s)
modifying the present mortgage, charge, pledge etc.
3.7 Particulars of the present modification
specifying the terms or conditions or the extent or operation and the details of the modification.
PART-IV
(MEMORANDUM OF COMPLETE SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE, CHARGES OR PLEDGE ETC.)
4. Particulars of the mortgage/charge satisfaction thereof :
4.1 Amount of mortgage / pledge / charge
etc. (Rs)
4.2 Date of registration of mortgage or pledge or
charge.
4.3 Date of last modification, if any of mortgage or
pledge or charge
4.4 Date of satisfaction.
4.5 Name(s) and address(es) of the mortgagees(s)
/ trustee(s) for the redeemable capital / debenture-holders, etc. (give description)
4.6 Brief description of instrument(s)
through which mortgage, charge, pledge etc. was created or modified and is now satisfied.
PART-V
(REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE, CHARGES ETC. SUBJECT TO WHICH PROPERTY HAS BEEN ACQUIRED
5.1 Date of Creation. Day Month Year
5.2 Description of the instrument(s)
creating or evidencing the mortgage, charge, pledge etc.
5.3 Memorandum or any other instrument
regarding mortgage or charge or pledge subject to which property has been acquired.
5.4 Date of acquisition of the property
Day Month Year
5.5 Amount owing on security of the
mortgage or charge
5.6 Short particulars of the property acquired
subject to mortgage, charge or pledge.
5.7 Gist of the terms and conditions and
extent and operation of the mortgage, charge, pledge or other interest
PART-VI
6.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and
(ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
6.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
6.3 Signatures
6.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
6.5 Date
Enclosures:
Form-11
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 452(2), 452(3) and Regulations 63 & 30] RETURN CONTAINING PARTICULARS OF SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS /OFFICERS AND COMPANIES FOR COMPANIES’ GLOBAL REGISTER OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
PART-I
(Please complete in typescript or in bold block capitals.)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment
Details
1.3.1 Challan
No
1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
(Applicable in case of particulars of substantial shareholders /officers for companies’ global register of beneficial ownership) Particulars of Beneficial Ownership* Sr. No. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv) Name of Substantial Shareholder/ Officer of the Company Designation (if officer of the Company) NIC/ NICOP In case shares are owned, held or controlle d indirectly , name and relations hip with officer/ substanti al sharehol der Name of foreign company or body corporate in which ownership is held No. of shares held in foreig n compa ny or body corpor ate Cost of investment Currency Any interest other than shareho lding in foreign compan y or body corpora te Percentage of shareholding or other interest in foreign company or body corporate Date of share holdi ng /inve stme nt Busine ss address of foreign compa ny or body corpora te Nam e of regis trati on auth ority of forei gn com pany or body corp orate Count ry of incor porati on of foreig n comp any or body corpo rate
(Applicable in case of particulars of Companies for companies’ global register of beneficial ownership)
PART-IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
4.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
4.3 Signatures
4.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
4.5 Date
Sr.
No. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) Name of foreign company or body corporate in which ownership is held No. of shares held in foreign company or body corporate Cost of investment Currency Any interest other than shareholding in foreign company or body corporate Percentage of shareholdi ng or other interest in foreign company or body corporate Date of shareho lding /invest ment Busines s address of foreign compan y or body corpora te Name of registra tion authorit y of foreign compan y or body corpora te Country of incorporat ion of foreign company or body corporate
Form-12
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 83(3) and Regulations 39, 108, 109 & 30] Circular to be sent to the Members along-with the Offer letter
PART-I
(To be filled by all Companies)
1.1 Information pertaining to company offering right issue:
(a) Company profile and history
(i) Name of Company
(ii) Corporate Universal Identification Number (CUIN) (iii) Date of Incorporation (iv) Date of commencement of business, if any (v) Contact details for shareholder facilitation (in form of postal address, phone number or email address) (b) Profile of management and sponsors (i) Profile of directors (names, executive/ nonexecutive/ independent/nominee director and tenure of directorship held) (ii) Other directorships held (provide names of the company(ies)) (c) Name(s) of the statutory auditor(s) (d) Existing capital indicating classes of shares, if any, separately (i) Authorized Capital amounting to Rs._______ divided in to _____________ shares of Rs. _____ each. (ii) Paid-up capital amounting to Rs._______ divided in to _____________ shares of Rs. _____ each. (e) Reason / Justification for the proposed issue (f) Name of holding company, if any
1.2 Details of the current right issue:
(a) Description of issue:
size of the proposed issue Rs.____________ divided into _____ of Rs. _____ each (b) Face value of the share Rs.________each (c) Basis of determination of price of the right issue (d) Proportion of new issue to existing issued shares with condition, if any (e) Date of meeting of board of directors (BOD) wherein the right issue was approved
(f) Names of directors attended the BOD meeting (g) Detail of Share Registrar (If available).
1.3 Eligibility criteria & associated matters:
(a) Members’ eligible / entitlement of getting the Letter of Right (b) Date upto which the offer, if not accepted, shall be deemed to have been declined (c) Mode of acceptance (only through banking channel) (i) bank account number (ii) date by which amount to be credited in bank account to constitute valid acceptance (iii) number and date of pay order / bank draft and other banking instrument.
PART-II
(To be filled by Listed Companies Only)
2.1 Justification for the issue
(a) details of the main objects for raising funds through present right issue:
(i) detail of project
(ii) total funds required for the project
(iii) percentage of funds required financed through the right issue (iv) percentage of funds required financed from other sources, if any (v) time of completion of project (b) expected benefits of the issue to the company and its members (description and amount)
2.2 Financial Highlights
(a) Website address and web-link where latest available financial statements are placed (b) financial highlights of company for preceding three years including revenue/ sales, gross profit, profit before interest, tax, profit after tax, accumulated profit or (loss), total assets, total liabilities, net equity, break up vale per share, earnings per share, dividend, if any, bonus issue, if any. (c) financial highlights for preceding one year of consolidated financial statements same as (b) above, if any (d) detail of issue of capital in previous five years
i. year wise detail of issue of capital (right issue or other than right)
ii. brief details of funds utilization through previous issue of right shares, if any
(e) Average market price of the share of the company during the last six months (f) financial effects arising from right issue
i. increase in paid-up share capital
ii. net asset/breakup value per share before and after right issue
iii. gearing ratio before and after right issue
(g) Total expenses to the issue
i. bankers’ commission
ii. others, if any
2.3 Information regarding risk and risk mitigating factors, as applicable: (for listed
companies only)
(a) description of major risks and company’s efforts to mitigate them:
i. risks relating to the project for which proceeds of the right issue are to be utilized
ii. risks relating to subscription/under-subscription of right issue
iii. material contingencies
iv. material commitments
v. any adverse issue reported by the auditor in their audit reports in previous five years
(b) names of underwriters, (if required)
(c) Bankers to the issue
2.4 Any other material information that may have direct or indirect bearing on the
investment decision.
PART III
3.1 Signatures of all directors or an
officer authorized by the Board.
Name Designation Signatures
1.
2.
3.
3.2 Place
Day Month Year
3.3 Date
Enclosures:
Form-13
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Sections 101 & 448 and Regulations 45 & 30]
REGISTRATION OF ENTIRE SERIES OF DEBENTURES/REDEEMABLE CAPITAL AND PARTICULARS OF AN ISSUE OF REDEEMABLE CAPITAL / DEBENTURES IN A SERIES WHEN MORE THAN ONE ISSUE IN THE SERIES IS MADE
PART-I
(Please complete in typescript or in bold block capitals.)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
2.6 Gist of the terms and conditions and
extent and operation of the mortgage, charge or other interest.
(Also to include description of the nature of the mortgage/charge e.g. equitable, pari-passu and attach copy of verified deed, if any etc.)
2.7 Names & addresses of trustees (if any)
of the redeemable capital/ debenture holders.
PART III
3. Particulars of an issue of redeemable capital/debentures in series when more than one issue in
the series is made
Day Month Year
3.1 Date of the registration of the series
3.2 Date of present issue
3.3 Amount of present issue (Rs.)
3.3 Gist of the terms and conditions and
extent and operation of the mortgage, charge or other interest.
PART-IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly, and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
4.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
4.3 Signatures
4.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
4.5 Date
Enclosures:
Form-14
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 60A and Regulations 43(1) & 30]
PUBLIC NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF SECURITIES OF BEARER NATURE ISSUED BY A COMPANY
(Name of Company)
<<Insert Date>>
Take Notice that by virtue of section 60A of the Companies Act 2017, no company shall allot, issue, sell, transfer or assign any bearer share, bearer share warrant or any other equity or debt security of a bearer nature, by whatever name called. Sub-section 2 of section 60A of the Act requires that all existing bearer shares or bearer share warrants if any, shall either be registered or cancelled. Sub-regulation (2) of regulation 43 of the Regulations requires every holder of any securities of a bearer nature issued by a <company name> to surrender it to the company for registration. Accordingly, every person who is a holder of such securities is advised to surrender the securities of a bearer nature issued by <company name> at < registered office address of the company >, for registration, before the expiration of three months of this notice. It is, therefore, in the interest of every bearer of such securities to present the securities for registration within the stipulated time period. Name & Designation (Person authorized to issue notice)
Form-15
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 60A and Regulations 43(4), 43(6) & 30] REGISTER CONTAINING PARTICULARS OF HOLDERS OF SECURITIES OF BEARER NATURE AND PARTICULARS OF SUCH SECURITIES SURRENDERED OR CANCELLED (Name of Company) Names, addresses and particulars of holder of securities of a bearer nature Particulars of securities surrendered and cancelled Given Name and Surname/ Company Name Addres s/ register ed office address Occup ation Nation ality/ Countr y of incorp oration / format ion CNIC/ Passport No./ Registration No. Date of Issue Class of Shares/ securiti es Total numbe r of securiti es Serial no. of security Date of surrender Date of cancellation Note: Please give particulars depending upon whether the holder is an individual or body corporate
Form-16
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 123A(1) and Regulations 48(1) & 30]
NOTICE TO MEMBERS FOR PROVIDING PARTICULARS OF ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNERS <<Insert Date>> [By post/email] To: Name and address of member Date:
Subject: Notice under regulation 48 of the Companies Regulations, 2022 (“the Regulations”)
1. Take Notice that sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 48 of the Regulations requires every member of
the company who is not the ultimate beneficial owner and who directly holds at least 25% shares or voting rights in the company to submit a declaration to the company providing information and particulars of the ultimate beneficial owner(s), as defined in Regulations.
2. Sub-regulation (7) of regulation 48 defines an ultimate beneficial owner as a natural person who
ultimately owns or controls a company, whether directly or indirectly, through at least twenty five percent of shares or voting rights or by exercising effective control in that company through other means. Exercise of control through other means may be exercised through a chain of ownership or through close relatives or associates having significant influence or control over the finances or decisions of the company.
3. Sub-section (3) of section 123A of the Companies Act, 2017 (the “Act”) provides, inter-alia, that
any contravention or default in complying with requirement of the said section shall be liable in case of a director or officer of the company or any other person, to a penalty which may extend to one million rupees.
4. Accordingly, in case you do not hold beneficial interest in the shares or voting rights in the
Company yourself, please submit the following information about the ultimate beneficial owner(s) of the company, as defined in the Regulations, on whose behalf you are holding such interest, within fourteen days of the date of this notice in accordance with regulation 48(2) of the Regulations, failing which the company will proceed in the matter without further notice as per the provisions of the Act and the Regulations*:
1. Name
2. Father’s Name/Spouse’s Name
3. CNIC/NICOP/Passport no. alongwith date of issue (attach copy)
4. Nationality
5. Country of origin (in case of foreign national or dual national)
6. Usual residential address
7. Email address
8. Date on which shareholding, control or interest acquired in the company
9. In case of indirect shareholding, control or interest being exercised through intermediary
companies, entities or other legal persons or legal arrangements in the chain of ownership or control, following additional particulars to be provided:
Name Legal form
(Company/L
LP/
Partnership
Firm/
Trust/Any other body corporate (to be specified)) Date of incorporation/ registration Name of registering authority Business Address Country Email address Percentage of shareholding , control or interest of UBO in the legal person or legal arrangement Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of legal person or legal arrangement in the Company Identity of Natural Person who ultimately owns or controls the legal person or arrangement (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
10. Any other information incidental to or relevant to enable the company to evaluate this matter.
Name & signature
(Person authorized to issue notice on behalf of the company)
Form-17
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 123A(1) and Regulation 48(2) & 30]
DECLARATION BY MEMBER ABOUT ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNERS (To be submitted to the company by every member as specified under regulation 48(1) or regulation 48(2)) Name of Company _____________________________ CUIN _____________________________ Presented by _____________________________ I ____________________ do solemnly declare as follows;
1. I ____________________ having CNIC/Passport No._______________________and having
address at _________________ am a person whose name is entered in the register of members of < name of the company>) as the holder of (state the percentage of shares or controlling interest) in the company.
2. I (became the holder of the shares)/(acquired control/interest) in the company on the following
date(s) and continue as such at the date of this declaration:
Number and classes of shares/nature of control/interest in the company _________________________ Date of becoming a member of the company
3. I (myself hold/do not hold) [__] %percentage in the said share(s) or controlling interest in the
company.
4. The particulars of the ultimate beneficial owner(s), as defined1 in the Companies Regulations
2022, in respect of the aforesaid number of shares/control/ interests, is/are:
1. Name
2. Father’s Name/Spouse’s Name
3. CNIC/NICOP/Passport no. alongwith date of issue (copy attached)
4. Nationality
5. Country of origin (in case of foreign national or dual national)
6. Usual residential address
7. Email address
8. Date on which shareholding, control or interest acquired in the company
9. Date on which shareholding, control or interest acquired in the company from former ultimate
beneficial owner
10. In case of indirect shareholding, control or interest being exercised through intermediary companies, entities or
other legal persons or legal arrangements in the chain of ownership or control, names and particulars are as follows:
Name
Legal form (Company/LLP/Partnership
Firm/Trust/Any other body corporate (to be specified)) Date of incorporation/ registration Name of registering authority Business Address Country Email address Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of UBO in the legal person or legal arrangement Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of legal person or legal arrangement in the Company Identity of Natural Person who Ultimately owns or controls the legal person or arrangement (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
11. Any other information incidental to or relevant to enable the company to evaluate this matter
And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true. This _______ day of ________, 20 ________________ Name & signature
Form-18
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 123A(2) and Regulation 48(3) & 30]
DECLARATION BY MEMBER ABOUT CHANGE OF ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNERS OR PARTICULARS THEREOF Name of Company _____________________________ CUIN _____________________________ Presented by _____________________________
1. This is to declare that I (name of member in block letters) having CNIC/Passport
No.____________________and having address at _________________ am a person whose name was entered in the register of members of (name of the company) as the holder of (state the number and classes of shares/extent of voting rights/control rights etc.) in the company on .
2. With effect from the (date), the (natural person(s)/particulars of the natural persons)
who ultimately holds the beneficial ownership in the company (has/have)* been changed to:
1. Name of ultimate beneficial owner/former ultimate beneficial owner
2. Number and class of shares or voting rights held
3. Name of the new ultimate beneficial owner
4. Father’s Name/Spouse’s Name
5. CNIC/NICOP/Passport no. alongwith date of issue (copy
attached)
6. Nationality
7. Country of origin (in case of foreign national or dual national)
8. Usual residential address
9. Email address
10. Date on which shareholding, interest or control acquired in the company
from former ultimate beneficial owner
11. In case of indirect shareholding, control or interest being exercised through intermediate companies,
entities or other legal persons or legal arrangements in the chain of ownership or control, names and particulars are as follows:
Name
Legal form (Company/ LLP/
Partnership Firm/Trust/Any other body corporate (to be specified)) Date of incorporation/ registration Name of registering authority Business Address Country Email address Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of UBO in the legal person or legal arrangement Percentage of shareholding, control or interest of legal person or legal arrangement in the Company Identity of Natural Person who Ultimately owns or controls the legal person or arrangement (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
12. Any other information incidental to or relevant to enable the company to evaluate this matter
And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true. This _______ day of ________, 20 ________________ Name & signature
Form-19
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 123A(2) and Regulations 48(5) & 30]
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 123A OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
PART I
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details
1.3.1 Challan No
1.3.2 Amount
PART II
2.1 Compliance against notice issued under sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 48;
Sr. No. Particulars Response
i. The Company in <month> has issued, a notice as per Form16 to every member directly holding at least twenty five
percent of shares or voting rights in the company or to the representative of every legal person or legal arrangement which holds at least twenty five percent of shares or voting rights in the Company, to obtain information of its ultimate beneficial owners, in compliance with sub-regulation (1) of regulation 48. The total number of notices issued is _____________. Yes/No
ii. If reply
to (i) is
Yes,
The Company has received declarations as per Form-17 from the members/persons to whom notices have been issued, as required under sub-regulation (2) of regulation 48:
Total no. of members directly holding at least twenty five percent of shares or voting rights in the company and representatives of legal persons or legal arrangements Yes/No
holding twenty five percent of shares or voting rights in the company, as on the date of Form-19: _________ No. of members or submitting the declarations against the notice(s) issued is: ______ No. of members or representatives who have failed to submit the declaration against the notice(s) issued is: _______
iii. If
reply to
(ii) is Yes,
The Company has noted accurate particulars of its ultimate beneficial owners, received from the persons vide declaration as per Form-17, in a register of ultimate beneficial owners, as specified under sub-regulation (4) of regulation 48, and in compliance with the provisions of subsection (2) of section 123A of the Act. Yes/No
iv. The board of directors of the Company has authorized its
chief executive officer or one of its directors or officers to provide the information required under sub-regulation (6) of regulation 48 to the registrar or any other authority or agency pursuant to the powers to call for information entrusted by law to such authority or agency, and to provide further assistance as may be required. Yes/No
v. If reply
to (iv) is yes,
The Company has nominated the following officer, as required in terms of sub-regulation (6) of regulation 48:
PART III
3.1 Compliance in respect of induction of new members in terms of sub-regulation (2) or changes
in particulars of ultimate beneficial owners in terms of sub-regulation (3) of Regulation 48:
Sr. No. Particulars Response
i. The Company has received, during the <year>,
declaration filed by the new members in Form-17, or declaration(s) for changes in the beneficial ownership or controlling interest from the member(s) in Form-18, as required under subregulation (2) or sub-regulation (3) of regulation 48, respectively. Yes/No
ii. If reply to (i) is
Yes,
The Company has noted the accurate and updated particulars of its ultimate beneficial owners received through declaration(s) during the <year> in the register of ultimate beneficial owners, as specified under sub-regulation (4) of regulation 48, and in compliance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of
section 123A of the Act.
Yes/No
iii. The board of directors of the Company has
authorized its chief executive officer or one of its directors or officers to provide the information required under sub-regulation (6) of regulation 48 to the registrar or any other authority or agency pursuant to the powers to call for information entrusted by law to such authority or agency, and to provide further assistance as may be required. Yes/No
iv. If reply to (iii) is
yes,
The Company has nominated the following officer, as required in terms of sub-regulation (6) of regulation 48
PART IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and
(ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
4.2 Name of authorized officer with designation
4.3 Signatures
Day Month Year
4.4 Date
Form-20
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 227(2)(f) and Regulation 30]
PATTERN OF SHAREHOLDING
PART-I
(Please complete in typescript or in bold block capitals.)
1.1 Name of the Company
PART-II
2.1. Pattern of holding of the shares held by the shareholders as at
2.2. No of
shareholders
Shareholdings Total shares held shareholding from 1 to 100 shares shareholding from 101 to 500 shares shareholding from 501 to 1000 shares shareholding from 1001 to 5000 shareholding from 5001 to 10000 (Add appropriate slabs of shareholdings) Total
2.3 Categories of shareholders share held Percentage
2.3.1 Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and
their spouse and minor children.
2.3.2 Associated Companies, undertakings
and related parties.
2.3.3 NIT and ICP
2.3.4 Banks Development Financial
Institutions, Non Banking Financial
Institutions.
2.3.5 Insurance Companies
2.3.6 Modarabas and Mutual Funds
2.3.7 Share holders holding 10%
2.3.8 General Public
a. Local b. Foreign
2.3.9 Others (to be specified)
Note: In case there are more than one class of shares carrying voting rights, the information regarding each such class shall be given separately.
Form-21
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2021
[section 21, 220 & 449 and Regulation 30]
NOTICE OF SITUATION OF REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS OR ANY CHANGE THEREIN OR NOTICE OF ADDRESS AT WHICH BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS ARE MAINTAINED
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
Notice of – Please tick the relevant box
Part-II Situation of registered office or any change therein.
Part-III Address at which books of accounts are maintained
PART-II
(Applicable in case of first time reporting of registered office address or any change therein)
2.1 The situation of registered office
of the company was changed from
(state previous address)
2.2 The registered office of the
Company is now situated at
(first time reporting or change in address to be mentioned here) (State full address with identifiable number / name of the premises or building and street, road and locality besides the name of the town and postal area, where applicable) Telephone Number Fax Number, if any Email Address Day Month Year
2.3 With effect from
PART-III
(Applicable in case of notice of address at which the books of Accounts are to be kept other than registered office)
3.1 The above-named company hereby gives you notice pursuant to the second proviso to subsection (1) of section 220 of the Companies Act, 2017 that the Board of Directors of the
Company have decided to keep the books of account of the company at the place other than registered office. Day Month Year
3.2 Date of resolution of Board of directors
3.3 Address of place at which books of
accounts to be kept
Day Month Year
3.4 Date of shifting / maintaining of books
of account at above said address
PART-IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
4.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
4.3 Signatures
4.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
4.5 Date
Enclosure:
Form-22
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 19 & Regulation 30]
DECLARATION BY A PUBLIC COMPANY BEFORE
COMMENCING BUSINESS
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
(DECLARATION BY A COMPANY IN CASE OF ISSUING A PROSPECTUS)
2.1 Name(s) of declarant(s)
2.2 I/We, the above-named person(s), do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare as follows:
2.2.1 That the amount of the share capital of the company
offered to the public for subscription is
Rs.
2.2.2 That the amount stated in the prospectus as the
minimum amount which, in the opinion of the Directors, must be raised by the issue of share capital in order to provide for the matters given in the prospectus, is Rs.
2.2.3 That shares held subject to the payment of the whole
amount thereof in cash have been allotted to the amount of and the money has been received by the company Rs.
1.4 Declaration before commencing business – Please tick the
relevant box
Part-II In case of a company issuing a prospectus
Part-III In case of a company filing statement in lieu of prospectus
2.2.4 That every Director of the Company has paid to the
Company full amount on each of the shares taken or contracted to be taken by him and for which he is liable to pay in cash. Rs.
2.2.5 That no money is, or may become, liable to be repaid to
the applicants for any shares or participation term certificate/terms finance certificate/debentures which have been offered for public subscription by reason of any short subscription, failure to apply for, or to obtain permission for the shares or participation term certificates/term finance certificates/debentures to be dealt on any stock exchange. Rs.
2.3 Verified that the foregoing statements are true to the best of my/our knowledge and belief
and that nothing has been concealed.
PART-III
DECLARATION BY A COMPANY IN CASE OF FILING OF STATEMENT IN LIEU OF PROSPECTUS
3.1 Name(s) of declarant(s)
3.2 I/We, the above-named person(s), do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare as follows:
3.2.1 That the amount of the share capital of the company
subject to the payment of the whole amount thereof in cash is Rs.
3.2.2 That the company has not issued a
prospectus inviting the public to subscribe for its shares, and that it has filed with the Registrar a statement in lieu of prospectus dated Day Month Year
3.2.3 That the amount fixed by the Memorandum or Articles
and specified in the statement in lieu of prospectus as the minimum subscription upon which the directors may proceed to allotment is Rs.
3.2.4 That shares held subject to the payment of the whole
amount thereof in cash have been allotted to the amount of Rs.
3.2.5 That every Director of the Company has paid to the Company full amount on each
of the shares taken or contracted to be taken by him and for which he is liable to pay in cash.
PART-IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
4.2 Details of declarant(s) Name Designation
(CEO/Director/Company
Secretary)
Signature
Note: The declaration shall be signed by Chief Executive or one of the directors and company secretary Day Month Year
4.3 Date
Enclosures:
Form-23
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 285(5) and Regulation 59 & 30]
INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED IN RELATION TO ANY OFFER OF A SCHEME OR CONTRACT INVOLVING THE TRANSFER OF SHARES OR ANY CLASS OF SHARES IN THE TRANSFEROR COMPANY TO THE TRANSFEREE COMPANY
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
2.1 Name of the transferee company making
the offer or issuing any circular in connection with the offer.
2.2 Capital structure of the transferee
Company;
2.3 Management structure of the transferee
Company (composition of Board of
Directors and particulars regarding Chief
Executive).
2.4 Extent of shareholding of the Chief
Executive, Directors, Secretary or their associates in the transferee Company.
2.5 Extent of shareholding of the Chief
Executive, Directors, Managing Agents (if any), Secretary and Chief Accountant or their associates of the transferee Company in the transferor Company.
2.6 If the offer is being made on behalf
of the Company by any other person, the interest of the person in the Company which is making the offer
2.7 Name of the transferor Company
2.8 Capital structure of the transferor
Company
2.9 Management structure (composition
of Board of Directors, and particulars regarding Chief Executive).
2.10 Extent of shareholdings of the Chief
Executive, Directors, Managing
Agents (if any), Secretary and Chief
Accountant or their associates, if any, of the transferor Company in the transferor and transferee Companies
2.11 A summary of the financial position of the transferee and transferor Companies to be given
separately in the pro forma contained in the Appendix
2.12 The prices offered for the purchase
of the shares of the transferor company; or
2.13 Full particulars of the consideration offered
other than cash for the purchase of shares of the transferor company.
2.14 If the consideration offered involved allotment of shares in transferee company, then
specify full particulars of;
2.14.1 shares;
2.14.2 the right attached thereto;
2.14.3 basis of valuation of shares
of transferor company.
2.14.4 valuation of the shares of
transferee company proposed to be allotted.
2.15 Sources from which the transferee
Company proposes to pay for the acquisition of the said shares, if the consideration is cash.
2.16 Details of transfers of shares in the
transferor Company by its Chief
Executive, Directors, Managing Agents (if
any), Secretary and Chief Accountant or their associates in the two years preceding the offer.
2.17 Reasons for which the offer has been
recommended for acceptance by the members of the transferor Company by its Directors. Every recommendation to the members of the transferor Company shall also contain a statement of the interest of its Chief Executive, Directors, Managing Agents (if any), Secretary and Chief Accountant or their associates in the transferee Company.
2.18 The transferee company has taken necessary steps to ensure the availability of cash for the
purpose of clause (b) of sub-section (5) of section 285;
2.19 A certificate from the Auditor of the transferee Company that the information contained in
the offer/ recommendation is correct is attached.
2.20 Financial liquidity position of the Company according to the latest audited balance sheet.
Rs. Rs.
2.20.1 Current assets (including investments other than
trade investments and investments in subsidiary Companies
2.20.2 Less
2.20.3 Current liabilities (including short-term loans
liabilities).
2.20.4 Liquid Surplus
Add ____________
2.20.5 Fixed Assets
2.20.6 Trade investments and investments in subsidiary
Companies
Less
2.20.7 Long term loans and liabilities
2.20.8 Net worth as on ____________
(date of statement of financial position)
2.20.9 Note: In making the above computation of net worth, adjustment in respect of the
following items shall be made:-
2.20.10 Intangible assets, e.g., goodwill, etc.
2.20.11 Doubtful assets, e.g. doubtful and bade debts, etc. __________ __________
2.20.12 Deferred revenue expenditure __________ __________
2.20.13 Accumulated losses __________ __________
2.20.14 Arrears of depreciation __________ __________
2.20.15 Any other amount, appearing in the statement of
financial position required to be deducted in accordance with accounting practices. __________ __________ Total______ __________
2.21 RECONCILIATION OF NET WORTH
Rs. Rs.
2.21.1 Paid up Capital
Add__________
2.21.2 Reserves (Please specify details)
2.21.3 Less_____________
2.21.4 Intangible assets and any other amount
required to be deducted (vide note above) _
2.21.5 Net worth as on…………………
PART-III
3.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
3.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
3.3 Signatures
3.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
3.5 Date
Enclosures:
A certificate from the Auditor of the transferee Company that the information contained in
the offer/ recommendation is correct.
Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the
Act (not applicable in case of online filing)
Any other document as deemed necessary.
Form-24
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2021
[Section 130(5) and Regulation 30]
ANNUAL RETURN OF COMPANIES IN CASE THERE IS NO CHANGE OF PARTICULARS SINCE LAST ANNUAL RETURN FILED WITH THE REGISTRAR
PART-I
(Please complete in typescript or in bold block capitals.)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
Day Month Year
2.1 Date of Annual General Meeting
Day Month Year
2.2 Last filed Form-A made up to
PART-III
3.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that:
(i) Annual General Meeting of the company has been held on the date given at Sr. No.
2.1 above in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act.
(ii) since there is no change in particulars of annual return which was filed with the registrar as per date given above at Sr. No. 2.2, therefore, filing of annual return for the current financial year is not required as per law.
3.2 I further declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
3.3 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
3.4 Signatures
3.5 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
3.6 Date
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THIS FORM
Form-25
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 131(6) and Regulation 30]
STATUTORY REPORT
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
2. Details of statutory report to the shareholders duly certified pursuant to section 131 and the
statutory meeting to be held dd mm yyyy
2.1 Date of Report
2.2 Date of notice calling statutory
meeting
2.4 Place where meeting is to be held
PART-III
3.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
2.3 Date on which the meeting is to be
held
3.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
3.3 Signatures
3.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
3.5 Date
Enclosures:
1. Statutory report as per appendix to this Form.
2. Auditor’s report under section 131(5).
3. Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of
the Act (not applicable in case of online filing)
Appendix to Form-25
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 131(6)]
STATUTORY REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
1. Name of the Company
2.2 Particulars
Kind /
Class of shares
No of shares
Nominal value of each share
Cash received
2.3 Allotted subject to
payment thereof in cash.
2. Shares allotted and cash received up to the date of this report
2.1 Nominal share capital of the company No of shares
Rs. per share
Amount
2.4 Allotted as fully paid up
otherwise than in cash and the consideration for which the shares have been so allotted being: (to be specified)
2.5 Allotted at a discount per share of Rs.
2.6 Allotted at a premium per share of Rs.
3. Abstract of receipts and payments of the company made upto a date within 15 days of
the date of this report:
Receipt Rs Payments Rs
Shares:
Advance payment for shares / Redeemable
Capital / debentures
Loans:
Deposits
Other Sources (to be specified)
Preliminary expenses
Commission on issue or sale of shares / redeemable Capital / debentures. Discount on issue or sale of shares / redeemable Capital / debentures. Capital expenditure:
Land………………….
Building………………
Plant……………………
…
Machinery…………….
Other Items (to be specified)
Balances……………...
In hand……………….
At Banks……………..
Total: Total:
4. Preliminary expenses—
4.1 Estimated in the Prospectus/Statement in lieu of
Prospectus
(Rs.):-
4.2 Preliminary expenses actually incurred up to the aforesaid date:-
(a) Legal & professional Charges
(b) Printing expenses of Memorandum and Articles (c) Stamp and Registration fees (d) Advertisement (e) Commission on issue or sale of shares / redeemable capital/debentures. (f) Discount on issue or sale of shares / redeemable capital/debentures. (g) Other initial expenses (to be specified). Total:-
5. Particulars of the Directors, Chief Executive, Secretary, Auditors and Legal Advisers
of the Company and the changes, if any, which have occurred since the date of the incorporation
Name NIC No. for
Pakistani, or
NICOP No. for overseas
Pakistanis or
Passport No. in case of a foreigner
Addresses Occupation Particulars of
Changes, if any
5.1 Directors
5.2 Chief Executive
5.3 Secretary
5.4 Auditors
5.5 Legal Advisors
6. Particulars of any contract the modification of
which is to be submitted to the meeting for its approval together with the particulars of the modification or proposed modification. The particulars must include dates of changes.
7. The extent to which underwriting contract if
any, has been carried out, if contract not carried out fully, extent to which it has not been carried out and reasons therefor.
Form-26
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 150 and Regulation 30]
SPECIAL RESOLUTION
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment Details 1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
PART-II
dd mm yyyy
2.1 Date of Dispatch of notice
2.2 Specify the intention to propose the
resolution as Special Resolution dd mm yyyy
2.3 Date of passing of Special Resolution:
2.4 Held at (please mention name of the city)
Representing
No. of shares each of (Rs.)
2.5 Total Number of Members
2.6 Members present in person or through proxy
in the meeting or voted through postal ballot
2.7 Members voted for
2.8 Members voted against
2.9 Text of special resolution
(attach copy, if space is insufficient to reproduce it) Resolved that:
PART-III
3.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
3.2 Name of Director/Company Secretary
3.3 Signatures
3.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
3.5 Date
Enclosures:
App-1
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 10(4), 12 & 442 and Regulations 3,4,6, 7 & 30] APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF COMPANY NAME FOR NEW INCORPORATION / CHANGE OF NAME OF EXISTING COMPANY
PART I
(To be completed by applicant in block letters)
1.1 Fee Payment
Details
1.2 Challan
No
1.3 Amount (Rs.)
PART II
(This part is to be filled for the incorporation/ change of name of a local company)
2.1 Application for:- Please tick the relevant box
Reservation of name for incorporation of a new company Reservation of name for change of name of existing company
2.2 In case of change of name, please mention the
complete name of existing company
2.3 Propose three options for name
reservation in the order of priority.
Option 1
(mandatory in case of combined application. Fee will be charged for one name only instead of three names.) Option 2 Option 3 (Please enter the name without kind of company e.g. (Private) Limited, Limited etc.). (As required under proviso (i) to sub-section (1) of section 26 of the Act, the proposed name shall always commensurate with the principal line of business of the company as mentioned in memorandum of association)
2.4 Kind of proposed/existing company (Please tick the relevant box)
a. Private Limited Company b. Single Member Company
c. Public Limited Company
d. Association Not for-profit licensed under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017
e. Trade Organization Act, 2013 must be mentioned separately f. Other (Please specify)
2.5 Principal line of business for proposed/existing
company (Brief object as per clause 3 (i) of the Memorandum may be mentioned)
2.6 Meaning / Significance of proposed name
(describe relevancy of proposed name with company’s principal line of business)
2.7 If any company or entity exists with identical
or similar name, please mention your relationship with such company or entity along with board resolution/ NOC showing no objection on registration of a company with similar name.
PART III
(This part is to be filled for the registration/change of name of a foreign company)
3.1 Application for:- Please tick the relevant box
Reservation of name for registration of foreign company Reservation of name for change of name of existing foreign company
3.2 In case of change of name, please mention the
complete name of existing foreign company
3.3 Incorporated in: (state name of the country of
origin) dd mm yyyy
3.4 Date of incorporation: (in the country of origin)
3.5 Kind of the company (in the country of origin)
3.6 name of foreign company in
the country of origin as proposed to be reserved
3.7 Meaning / Significance of
name to be reserved
PART IV
(This part is applicable for local and foreign companies both)
4.1 Declaration I do hereby solemnly and sincerely
declare that the information provided in the form is true and correct and nothing is concealed and that the proposed name, if reserved, shall be used only for the purpose of incorporation/ registration/ change of name of the company
4.2 Name of Proposed Subscriber in case of local
company / Name of Authorized Officer in
Pakistan in case of foreign company with his/her designation /Authorized Intermediary
4.3 NIC/NICOP No. where the applicant is
Pakistani /Passport No. in case of foreign national
4.4 Signatures
4.5 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if
applicable
4.6 Contact details of the applicant, i.e.
address, email and cell No. etc.
Address:
Email:
Cell No.
Day Month Year
4.7 Date
Enclosures (for local company):
1. Original NOC/permission/letter of intent of competent authority (if applicable)
2. Any other document deemed necessary.
3. Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the
Act (not applicable in case of online filing)
Enclosures (for foreign company):
1. Copy of certificate of incorporation or any other document as an evidence of the registration
of Foreign Company.
2. Any other document deemed necessary.
3. Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the
Act (not applicable in case of online filing)
App-2
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 424(1) & (5) and Regulations 62 & 30] APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING STATUS OF INACTIVE COMPANY & VICE VERSA
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Registration Number)
1.2 Name of the Company
1.3 Fee Payment
Details
1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount
Application for – Please tick the relevant box
Part- II obtaining status of inactive company.
Part-III conversion of status from inactive to active company
PART-II
CONVERSION OF STATUS FROM ACTIVE TO INACTIVE COMPANY
2.1 Precise reasons for obtaining
status of inactive company
(whether the company was formed for a future project or to hold an asset or intellectual property and has no significant accounting transaction)
2.2 Date of last AGM, if any
2.3 Date of passing of special
resolution
2.4 Address of Company after
obtaining inactive status.
PART-III
CONVERSION OF STATUS FROM INACTIVE TO ACTIVE COMPANY
3.1 Date of passing of special
resolution for conversion of status from inactive to active company Day Month Year
3.2 Effective Date
PART-IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
4.2 Name of Authorized Officer with
designation/ Authorized Intermediary
4.3 Signatures
4.4 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
Day Month Year
4.5 Date
Enclosures:
APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF LICENSE UNDER SECTION 42 OF THE ACT
PART-I
(To be completed by the applicant in block letters.)
S#
Funds/donations
Name of donor CNIC
No./passport
No. (in case of foreign national) of donor
Amount
3.1 Signature
3.2 Name of Authorized
Promoter/ Authorized
Intermediary
3.3 Registration No of Authorized Intermediary, if applicable
3.4 Contact details of the applicant,
i.e. address, email and cell No. etc.
Address:
Email:
Cell No.
Day Month Year
3.5 Date
Enclosures:
Copy of national identity card (NIC)/ NICOP/valid passport (in case of foreigner) of each
promoter, proposed directors and proposed chief executive officer;
Curriculum vitae of each promoter, proposed directors and proposed chief executive officer
as per Appendix-A to this Application;
An affidavit by each promoter, proposed directors and proposed chief executive officer as per
Appendix-B to this Application;
A copy of the draft memorandum and articles of association as per Table F of the First
Schedule to the Act;
A letter of authority on stamp paper of requisite value as per Appendix-C to this application
by all the promoters in favor of either one of them or an authorized intermediary to present the application before the Commission on their behalf, and to make other amendments, additions, corrections etc., in the documents and also to collect license;
Copy of availability of name letter issued by the registrar indicating that the proposed name
is available;
If the association is already registered under any other law for the time being in force, the
following shall also be annexed with the application:
i. a copy of the audited balance sheet, income and expenditure account and the annual report
on the working of the association for the financial year immediately preceding the date of the application;
ii. copy of certificate of registration or any document evidencing registration under any other
law, duly certified by relevant authority;
iii. resolution of all existing members for the proposed change of status along with names of
proposed members of the section 42 company being formed;
iv. list of members of the association, duly certified by relevant authority;
v. latest copy of its constitution or charter or statute, duly certified by relevant authority;
vi. list of all pending disputes among the members and pending court cases filed by or against
the association with brief description thereof, if any.
Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the Act
(not applicable in case of online filing)
Appendix-A to App-3
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulations 97]
Information to be provided by promoters, proposed directors/directors, proposed chief executive officer/chief executive officer of the Company 1 Profile
1.1 Name in Full including
former name:
1.2 Nationality
1.3 NIC No or Passport No (in
case of foreign national)
1.5 Contact details:
1.5.1 Residential Address
1.5.2 Business Address
1.5.3 Telephone Number
1.5.4 Mobile Number
1.5.5 Fax Number
1.5.6 Email address
1.6 Academic and Professional
Qualifications
1.7 Status Promoter
Director Chief Executive Officer
2 Experience Detail:
S# Name of organization
Designation Work responsibilities related to objects of proposed company (mention reference of clause number of draft MoA) From (period latest to old) To
Note: If needed, separate extra sheets can be used for each item
Appendix-B to App-3
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulations 97]
AFFIDAVIT / UNDERTAKING
I, Mr./Miss./Mrs. (name of promoter/member/proposed director/director/proposed chief executive officer/chief executive officer), resident of _____________ and holding NIC/Passport No_______, do hereby state on solemn affirmation as under that I:- (a) am eligible to act as (promoter/member/director/chief executive officer) of M/s.____________ (proposed) according to fit and proper criteria specified in the Regulations; (b) have sufficient skills, expertise and resources for the attainment of object of the association/company; (c) shall contribute a reasonable amount but not less than Rs.200,000/- as startup donation to the association/company. The same shall be deposited in the company’s account within a period of six months of its incorporation which shall be used for the attainment of its object(s) and shall not be refundable to the promoters, directly or indirectly; (d) shall ensure that the funds raised shall be spent for objects of the association/company and for other ancillary purposes; (e) am fully aware of the affairs of the association/company; and (f) am fully aware of the contents of application for grant of license under these Regulations and whatsoever stated in the application and accompanied documents is true and correct and nothing has been concealed in the application. Deponent Signature:________________________ Dated:___________________________ Witness to the above:
Signature:________________________
Name:___________________________
NIC:___________________________
Address:_________________________
[To be filed on stamp paper of requisite value duly verified by an Oath Commissioner] Attested by an Oath Commissioner under his seal
Appendix-C to App-3
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulations 97]
LETTER OF AUTHORITY
We, the undersigned promoters of the association M/S <………………………………………………………………….>, do hereby authorize <…………………………………………….> one of the promoters of the association; or <…………………………………………….> a registered/authorized intermediary; whose specimen signature is appended herein below to present us before the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to submit application/ documents for grant of license under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017, and to make necessary amendments required by the SECP, to collect license, and to sign and give necessary explanation on our behalf in relation to the above and the allied matters. Name Signature Promoter-1 Promoter-2 Promoter-3 Note: If the promoter is a subscriber other than a natural person, Board resolution authorizing the person/intermediary to be annexed. Witness ____________________________ Name and signature of authorized promoter/registered/authorized intermediary [To be filed on stamp paper of requisite value] Seal and signature of Notary Public
App-4
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 426 and Regulations 141 & 30]
APPLICATION FOR STRIKING OFF NAME OF THE COMPANY FROM THE REGISTER OF COMPANIES
PART-I
1.1 CUIN (Incorporation Number):
1.2 Name of the company.
PART-II
2.1 Precise reasons for striking off
name of the company;
2.2 Date of members’ resolution passed:
2.3 Current Corresponding Address:
PART-III
3.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable. (iii) the special resolution has been filed with the registrar on the prescribed form.
1.3 Fee Paid Rs: Bank Challan No.
3.2 Signature of Director/ Chief Executive:
3.3 Name of Signatory:
3.4 C.N.I.C No of Signatory:
Day Month Year
3.5 Date
Enclosures:
1. Appendix-A, B and C to this application App-4.
2. NOC of concerned authority if the company is engaged in licensed/specialized business
(if applicable)
3. Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the
Act (not applicable in case of online filing)
Appendix-A to App-4
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulations 141]
MEMBERS’ RESOLUTION
In General Meeting of M/s. _________________ (the ‘Company’) held on __________ at ________________________________ the following member were present:
1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________
4. ______________
(the number of members may vary from case to case and if the number of member is large, a separate list of members present in the meeting shall be attached) The members of the Company considered the fact that the Company;
i. has no known assets and liabilities;
ii. is not carrying on any business or any operation;
iii. has no liabilities outstanding in relation to any loan(s) obtained from the banks, financial
institutions, taxes, utility charges, or any obligations towards government departments or private parties;
iv. has no case pending against the company before any court of law;
v. has no investigation, enquiry or prosecution pending against the company before any
competent authority; and accordingly, after carefully considering all aspects, have duly resolved by three-fourth majority, the following:
(a) That an application under regulation 141 of the Companies Regulations, 2022 seeking striking the name of our Company off the register of companies under section 426 of the Companies Act, 2017 may be filed with the Commission; and (b) That Mr. _______________ Chief Executive/ Director of the Company is hereby authorized to file the application under the Companies Regulations, 2022 in this behalf. Chief Executive
Appendix-B to App-4
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulations 141]
On stamp paper of requisite value
DECLARATION/ INDEMNITY
We, the following directors/ chief executive of M/s __________________ (the ‘Company’) do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows:-
(b) to indemnify any person for any such losses that may arise pursuant to striking off the name of the Company. (c) to settle all lawful claims and liabilities which have not come to our notice at this stage, even after the name of the Company has been struck off in terms of 426 of the Companies Act, 2017.
9. That we are fully aware of the fact that in case we make any false statement about any of the
above matters, we shall be liable for civil as well as criminal consequences.
10. It is declared that the Company has not undertaken any business of housing, real estate
development or real estate marketing business since its incorporation.
11. That the contents of the application and whatever stated above are true and correct to the best
of our knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed.
Deponents
Place:____________
Date:_____________
Appendix-C to App-4
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulations 141]
Auditors’ Certificate
We have examined the books and record of M/s ___________________ (the ‘Company’) and have obtained all the information and explanation which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of this certificate and after due verification thereof, we certify that:
(a) the Company has no known assets or is not carrying on any business or any operation; (b) the Company has no liabilities outstanding in relation to any loan(s) obtained from the banks / financial institutions, taxes, utility charges, or any obligations towards government departments or private parties; (c) the Company has obtained necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) from all concerned licensing/permitting authorities (Applicable only in case of company formed under licensing regime/special permission); and (d) the Company has not undertaken any business of housing, real estate development or real estate marketing since its incorporation Place:_________ Date:__________ (Signature with name of Auditors)
App-5
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Section 455 and Regulations 121, 123 & 30]
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INTERMEDIARY AND ITS RENEWAL
PART-I
(This part is to be filled by individual applicant for new registration)
1.1 Name
1.2 CNIC/Passport Number (Attach Copy)
1.3 National Tax Number
1.4 Contact Details:
a. Official Address b. Residential address
c. Land line number
d. Cell number e. Email
1.5 Academic qualification
1.6 Professional qualification
1.7 Period of employment/experience in
handling corporate matters, if any
1.8 Number of corporate matters handled
during the last six months, if any:
a. Handled independently b. Under Supervision [insert name of supervisor]
PART-II
(This part is to be filled by firm/limited liability partnership/company for new registration)
2.1 Name of Firm/Company/Limited
liability partnership
2.2 Registration No./CUIN/LLPIN
2.3 National Tax Number.
2.4 Address of main and branch offices (if
any).
2.5 Details of informational technology
infrastructure available at the office, where applicable.
2.6 Details of Directors or Partners (in case
of Firm/ Limited liability partnership):
a. Name b. CNIC/Passport Number (Attach
Copy)
c. Postal address
d. Land line number e. Cell number f. Email g. Academic qualification h. Professional qualification
i. Period of employment/experience
in handling corporate matters, if any
PART-III
(This part is to be filled for renewal of registration as an intermediary)
3.1 Name of Individual/ Firm/
Company/Limited liability partnership
3.2 Date of registration as an
intermediary
3.3 Intermediary Registration No.
3.4 Date of Expiry
3.5 Details of employees, where
applicable, to whom it has delegated its functions covering the following:
a. Qualification
b. Experience of handling corporate matters, preparation and filing of statutory returns
PART-IV
4.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
4.2 Name of applicant / authorized person
4.3 Signatures
Day Month Year
4.4. Date
Enclosures:
1. Copy of Registration certificate, in case of Firm/LLP/Company
2. Certified copies of educational certificates, valid certificate of practice for ICAP, ICMAP
members, professional membership for CMA, ACCA and CPA members, foreign accountancy organization and Bar Council license.
3. Detailed resume of the firm/ limited liability partnership/company highlighting experience
of each partner/management of company in handling corporate affairs.
4. Details (name and NIC number) of employees working in the firm/company/limited liability
partnership who would provide services on their behalf along with affidavits stating that they are compliant with the criteria specified in the Regulations.
5. Details of informational technology infrastructure available at the office, where applicable
6. Affidavit regarding fitness and propriety of each partners of Firm or Limited liability
partnership/directors of Company /individual(as the case maybe) as per Appendix to this application.
7. Affidavits from employees, where applicable, to whom it has delegated its functions, stating
that he is compliant with the criteria specified in the Regulations.
8. Affidavit under regulation 31(1)(f) duly signed by the person who signed this application,
verifying that the contents of the application and attached documents are true and correct, attested by an Oath Commissioner (scanned image in case of online filing)
9. Original challan or other evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the
Act (not applicable in case of online filing)
Appendix to App-5
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
AFFIDAVIT
Before the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan I, (name of individual/partner of firm or limited liability partnership/director of the company), resident of _____________ and holding CNIC/Passport No_______, do hereby state on solemn affirmation as under that I:-
1. am eligible to act as a registered intermediary according to the criteria specified in the
Regulations.
2. hereby confirm that the contents of the application and the documents submitted to the
Commission for registration as an intermediary under Section 455 of the Act are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein;
3. have no objection if the Commission requests or obtains information about me from any third
party;
4. undertake to bring to the attention of the Commission any matter which may potentially affect
my status as a registered intermediary according to the criteria specified in the Regulations;
5. undertake to provide an authority letter in my favor from the company, promoters of the
company or foreign company, as the case may be, on whose behalf I am submitting the documents, as and when demanded by the Commission. DEPONENT The Deponent is identified by me Signature_________ ADVOCATE (Name and Seal) Solemnly affirmed before me on this ___ day of ____________ at ________________ by the above named Deponent who is identified to me by ______ , Advocate. Signature _______ _ OATH COMMISSIONER FOR TAKING AFFIDAVIT (Name and Seal)
App-6
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulations 134, 136, 139 & 30]
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A GROUP,
ALTERATION THEREIN OR DESIGNATION AS A GROUP FOR TAXATION
PART-I
(Please complete in bold capital letters)
1.1 CUIN (Incorporation Number)
1.2 Name of holding company
1.3 Fee Payment
Details
1.3.1 Challan No 1.3.2 Amount (Rs.)
PART-II
(This part is applicable for registration as a Group) M/s. (name of holding company), hold shares in the subsidiary companies (as per the statement of shareholding attached as Appendix-A), all locally incorporated under the Companies Act, 2017, with the same accounting year end and intend to constitute a Group comprising of following companies:
i. ___________________________ (holding company)
ii. ___________________________
iii. ___________________________
PART-III
(This part is applicable for alteration in a Group)
It is hereby informed that the composition of the Group registered under Sr. No.
________________ dated ___________ has been changed as under:
i. ___________________________ (holding company)
ii. ___________________________
iii. ___________________________
Appendix-A of revised statement of shareholding and original certificate of registration of a
Group/ original certificate of change in the composition of a Group are attached herewith.
PART-IV
(This part is applicable for certification of group taxation) M/s (name of holding company) hold 100% shares in the following subsidiary companies, all locally incorporated under the Companies Act 2017, having similar year end, constitute a Group
i. ___________________________
ii. ___________________________
iii. ___________________________
and intend to opt to be taxed as one fiscal unit for the purpose of Group Taxation under section 59AA of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The details of investment of the holding company in the share capital of the subsidiary companies is given hereunder:
S.
No.
Name of subsidiary(ies) and CUIN
No. of shares issued by the company
Par value
Amount of total
Paid-up
Capital
(Rs.)
No. of shares held by the abovenamed holding company % of shareholding of abovenamed holding company in the subsidiary Date(s) of acquisition of shares Relevant evidence (Form A or any other document)
PART-V
(This part is applicable for certification of group relief) M/s (name of holding company)_ along with the following subsidiary companies
i. ___________________________
ii. ___________________________
iii. ___________________________
locally incorporated under the Companies Act 2017, comprise a group of companies and intends to avail Group Relief under section 59B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 on the ground that:
a. that the holding company namely; M/s.__________________________________ is listed on stock exchange in Pakistan and hold % (55% or more) shares in _______________________ (subsidiary company(ies)); or b. that the holding company namely; M/s._________________________________ directly hold _______% (75% or more) of the share capital of the subsidiary companies namely:
i. ____________________________
ii. ____________________________
iii. ____________________________
PART-VI
2.1 Declaration:
I do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided in the form is:
(i) true and correct to the best of my knowledge, in consonance with the record as maintained by the Company and nothing has been concealed; and (ii) hereby reported after complying with and fulfilling all requirements under the relevant provisions of law, rules, regulations, directives, circulars and notifications whichever is applicable.
2.2 Name of applicant / authorized person
2.3 Signatures
Day Month Year
2.4 Date
Enclosures: as per Regulations 134 to 139, as applicable.
Appendix-A to App-6
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulation 135 & 136]
STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDING
AS ON _____________
Particulars of the Holding company
Name
CUIN
No. of shares
Par value
Amount
(Rs.)
Held by Percentage of shareholding
(Names of the sponsors/directors)*
Total Paid-up
Capital
No. of shares
Par value
Amount
(Rs.)
Investment made in subsidiaries and associates Percentage of total investment Total Long-term Investments Particulars of the Subsidiaries
i. Name
CUIN
No. of shares
Par value
Amount
(Rs.)
Held by Percentage of shareholding
(Names of the holding company)
Total Paid-up
Capital
No. of shares
Par value
Amount
(Rs.)
Investment in other companies
Percentage of total investment
Total Longterm
Investments
ii. Name
CUIN
No. of shares
Par value
Amount
(Rs.)
Held by Percentage of shareholding
(Names of the holding company)
Total Paid-up
Capital
No. of shares
Par value
Amount
(Rs.)
Investment in other companies
Percentage of total investment
Total Longterm
Investments
Appendix-B to App-6
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
[Regulation 134 & 136]
AFFIDAVIT
We, the directors of_____________________ (name of the holding company) do hereby, solemnly affirm and testify that the contents of the application and the documents submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan for grant of approval to form a Group under the Group Companies Registration Regulations, 2008 are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein. DEPONENTS (Signature) The Deponent(s) is/are identified by me Signature _______________________ ADVOCATE (Name and Seal) Solemnly affirmed before me on this ______ day of _____________ at ______________ by the Deponent(s) above named who is/are identified to me by , Advocate. Signature______________ OATH COMMISSIONER FOR TAKING AFFIDAVIT (Name and Seal)
Annexure-A
[Section 10 & 442 and
Regulations 3(4), 4(2) & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office or Business Centre at Head Office <City Name> No: _____________ Dated: ____________ <Applicant Name> Applicant Address> AVAILABILITY OF COMPANY NAME - < PROPOSED NAME> Dear Sir /Madam, This is with reference to your name reservation request dated <date> on the above subject.
2. The above proposed name appears to be available for registration under the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2017. The proposed name shall be reserved for a period of sixty days only and the proposed company shall be registered with the said name if the documents for registration, along with evidence of payment of fee specified in Seventh Schedule of the Act, are presented within this period. However, after the lapse of the period, this office shall not take any responsibility if the name does not remain available for registration. < Registrar or other authorized officer of the Commission*> *Name & designation of the officer signing it
Annexure-B
[Section 10 & 442 and
Regulation 3(6), 4(4) & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office or Business Centre at Head Office <City Name> No: _____________ Dated: ____________ <Applicant Name> <Applicant Address> REFUSAL OF COMPANY NAME (PROPOSED NAME) Dear Sir / Madam, This is with reference to your name reservation request dated <date> on the above subject.
Annexure-C
[Section 16 and
Regulations 16 & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION [Under section 16 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017)] CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION [ Under section 16 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017)] Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > I hereby certify that <COMPANY NAME> is this day incorporated under the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017) and that the company is <COMPANY KIND>. Given at <LOCATION> this <DAY> day of <MONTH>, Two Thousand and <YEAR>. Registrar or other authorized officer of the Commission* *Name & designation of the officer signing the certificate. Fee Paid:
Company Registration Office or
Business Centre at Head Office
<City Name>
SEAL
Annexure-D
[Section 12 & 13 and
Regulations 6 & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office <City Name> CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ON CHANGE OF COMPANY NAME [Under section 13 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017] Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > I hereby certify that pursuant to the provisions of Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017) read with regulation 6 of the companies regulations, the name of <Previous name of company> has been changed to <New name of company> and that the said company has been duly incorporated as a company < Kind of Company> under the provisions of the said Act. This change is subject to the condition that for a period of ninety days from the date of issue of this certificate, the company shall continue to mention its former name along with its new name on the outside of every office or place in which its business is carried on and in every document or notice referred to in clauses (a) to (d) of Section 22 of the Companies Act, 2017.[Not applicable in case of rectification of Name] Given under my hand at (LOCATION) this (DAY) day of (MONTH), Two Thousand and (YEAR).
Registrar or other authorized officer of the Commission*
Fee Paid:
*Designation of the officer signing the certificate.
Annexure-E
[Section 435 and
Regulations 22 & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGECOMMISSION OF PAKISTAN
Company Registration Office or
Business Centre at Head Office
<City Name>
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF
DOCUMENTS FILED BY A FOREIGN COMPANY
[Under section 435 of the Companies Act, 2017] Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > I hereby certify that <NAME OF COMPANY IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN>, a company incorporated in <NAME OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN> has complied with all the requirements of section 435 of the Companies Act, 2017 for establishing a place of business/liaison office/branch office in Pakistan. The documents provided by the (Branch/Liaison Office’s Name) are registered under the Companies Act, 2017. Given at (LOCATION) this (DAY) day of (MONTH), Two Thousand and (YEAR). (Official Seal) Fee Paid:
< Registrar or other authorized officer of the Commission*>
*Name & designation of the officer signing it.
Annexure-F
[Section 13 & 442 and
Regulations 22 & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office <City Name> CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION ON CHANGE OF NAME OF FOREIGN COMPANY [Under section 13 read with 442 of the Companies Act, 2017] Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > I hereby certify that pursuant to the provisions of section 13 read with section 442 of the Companies Act, 2017, (XIX of 2017) the name of <Previous name of Foreign Company> has been changed to <New name of Foreign Company> and that the said foreign company has been duly registered as a Foreign Company under the provisions of the said Act. This change is subject to the condition that for period of ninety days from the date of issue of this certificate, the foreign company shall continue to mention its former name along with its new name on the outside of every office or place in which its business is carried on and in every document or notice, as referred to in Section 438 of the Companies Act, 2017. [Not applicable in case of rectification of Name] Given at (LOCATION) this (DAY) day of (MONTH), Two Thousand and (YEAR). Fee Paid:
< Registrar or other authorized officer of the Commission*> *Name & designation of the officer signing the certificate
Annexure-G
[Section 42 and
Regulations 98(2) & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN LICENCE [ Under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX) OF 2017 ] Whereas it has been proved to the satisfaction of the Commission that an association to be named as- <Name of Association/Company> is to be formed as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 2017 with the primary object “<STATE THE OBJECTS>” and other objects contained in its Memorandum of Association and it (a) intends to apply its profits and income towards those objects, (b) prohibits the payment of any dividend or profit to its members and (c) ensures that its objects and activities are not and shall not, at any time, be against the laws, public order, security, sovereignty and national interests of Pakistan.
2. Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017, the Commission
is pleased to grant licence to the said Association and direct that it may be registered as a public limited company without addition of the words "Limited” or “(Guarantee) Limited" to its name.
3. This licence is granted subject to other conditions as mentioned in the Companies Regulations,
2022 or any other additional condition(s) where mentioned overleaf.
4. Given under my hand at Islamabad this _______day of _________.
[Authorized Officer of the Commission]
Licence No.
Annexure-H
[Section 50 and
Regulations 38 & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office <City Name> CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION OF STATUS OF A <EXISTING STATUS> IN TO <NEW STATUS> [Under Section 50 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX) OF 2017] Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > I hereby certify that pursuant to the provisions of section 50 read with sub- section (2) of section <RELEVANT SECTION> of the Companies Act, 2017, <NAME OF THE COMPANY WITH FORMER STATUS> has complied with the requirements precedent and incidental to the conversion of a <EXISTING STATUS> into <NEW STATUS>. The said company stands converted into a <NEW STATUS> with effect from <DATE OF CONVERSION>. Given under my hand at (LOCATION) this (DAY) day of (MONTH), Two Thousand and YEAR. Registrar or other authorized officer of the Commission* Fee Paid:
Process ID:
*Designation of the officer signing the certificate.
Annexure-I
[Section 100 and
Regulation 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office <City Name> CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE OR CHARGE OR PLEDGE [Under section 100 of the Companies Act, 2017] Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > Mortgage or Charge or Pledge dated <DATE OF EXECUTION> made between ,<NAME OF COMPANY> of the one part and <NAME OF THE BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION/MORTGAGEE> the other part:
Pursuant to the provisions contained in section 100 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017), I hereby certify that the above mortgage or charge for an amount of <NAME OF CURRENCY> <AMOUNT OF CHARGE> has been registered in this office in accordance with the provisions of section 100 of the said Act. Given under my hand at (LOCATION) this (DAY) day of (MONTH), Two Thousand and YEAR Registrar or other authorized officer of the Commission* Fee Paid:
Process ID:
*Designation of the officer signing the certificate.
Annexure-J
[Regulations 78(2) & 30]
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2022
TIME FRAME FOR THE DISPOSAL OF VARIOUS MATTERS S. No Description of matters Time frame for disposal (1) (2) (3)
Application for reservation of name (Section 10). 4 working hours
Incorporation of Companies (Subject to adoption of standardized
Memorandum and Articles of Association)
4 working hours
Issuance of certificate for change of name
(Section 13).
1 day &
4 hours in case of application filed under Fast Track Registration Services (FTRS)
Alteration in the memorandum of association (Section 32) 3 days
Issuance of conversion certificate on receipt of certified copy of
order of the Commission (where applicable) and altered memorandum and articles of association of the company having changed its status [Sections 46 to 50] 1 days
Conversion of the status of a private company to a public company
[Sections 46(5) and 50]
2 days
Issuance of conversion certificate on receipt of altered
memorandum and articles of association of the company having changed its status from private to single-member company [Sections 47 (3&4) and 50] 1 day
Issuance of certificate upon conversion of the status of a singlemember company to private company [Sections 47(5) and 50]
2 days
Issuance of certificate for conversion of status of an unlimited
company into a limited company upon fulfilling of all requirements (Sections 48 and 50) 1 day
Issuance of certificate upon conversion of the status of limited
company into unlimited company [Sections 48(4) and 50] 2 days
Issuance of conversion certificate on receipt of altered
memorandum and articles of association of the company having changed its status from company limited by Guarantee to company limited by shares [Section 49 (3&4) and 50] 1 day
Issuance of certificate upon conversion of the status of a company
limited by shares to a company limited by Guarantee [Sections 49(5) and 50] 2 days
Issuance of filing certificate after the receipt of certified copy of
Court order regarding reduction in share capital (Section 93) 2 days
Registration of mortgage or charge (Section 100) 1 day &
4 hours under FTRS
Registration of mortgage or charge on receipt the certified copy of
the order and other documents regarding rectification of charge (Section 108) 1 day & 4 hours under FTRS
Satisfaction of mortgage or charge upon receipt of complete
documents and NOC of charge holder (Section 109) 1 day & 4 hours under FTRS
Grant of extension in period for holding AGM and laying therein
financial statements - a public unlisted company or a private company (Sections 132 and 223) 1 day
Application for directions to call general meeting in respect of
companies other than listed companies. (Where powers delegated) (Section 147) 1 day
Issuance of filing certificate on the receipt of certified copy of
Commission/Court order under sections 279 and 286 1 day
Making minute of an order filed under sections 309, 313 and
342(2) in the books relating to a company.
1 day
Registration of documents filed under sections 359 and 369 3 days
Application for obtaining the status of an inactive company
(Section 424)
3 days
Application for obtaining the status of active company (Section
424)
3 days
Application for issuance of certificate of registration of documents
filed by a foreign company under section 435
4 hours
Application for issuance of Certified copy of documents filed,
registered or recorded [(Section 462(5)
1 day
Application for inspection of documents kept by the Registrar
[Section 462(5)]
1 hour
Issuance of Acknowledgement of filing of any return or document, 2 days
Annexure-K
[Regulations 79(1) & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office or Business Centre at Head Office <City Name> ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FILING OF RETURNS (other than financial statements) No______________. Dated ________________ In the matter of < NAME OF COMPANY> . Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > The receipt of the under mentioned document (s) filed, registered and recorded pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017), is hereby acknowledged:
Fee Paid:
Process ID:
*Designation of the officer signing the certificate.
Annexure-L
[Regulations 79(2) & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office <City Name> ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FILING (For financial statements) No______________. Dated ________________ In the matter of < NAME OF COMPANY> . Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > It is acknowledged that the following document(s) have been filed pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017):
Fee Paid:
Process ID:
*Designation of the officer signing the certificate.
Annexure-M
[Section 424 and
Regulations 62, 95 & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office <City Name> CERTIFICATE ON ALLOWING STATUS OF INACTIVE COMPANY [Under Section 424 of the Companies Act, 2017] Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > I hereby certify that pursuant to the provisions of section 424 of the Companies Act, 2017, <NAME OF COMPANY> has been granted status of inactive company with effect from___________ pursuant to sub section (2) of section 424 of the said Act. Given under my hand at (LOCATION) this (DAY) day of (MONTH), Two Thousand and YEAR. Registrar or other authorised officer of the Commission *
Fee Paid:
Process ID:
*Designation of the officer signing the certificate.
Annexure-N
[Section 424 and
Regulations 62(4), 95(3) & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Company Registration Office <City Name> CERTIFICATE ON GRANTING STATUS OF ACTIVE COMPANY [Under Section 424 of the Companies Act, 2017] Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > I hereby certify that pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (5) of section 424 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017), the <name of company> which had <obtained the status of inactive company/ been entered in the register of inactive companies by the registrar in terms of
section 424(4) of the Act> with effect from __________has now been granted status of active
company.
Given under my hand at (LOCATION) this (DAY) day of (MONTH), Two Thousand and YEAR.
REGISTRAR*
Fee Paid:
Process ID:
*Designation of the officer signing the certificate.
Annexure-O
[Section 455 and
Regulations 122 & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Registration No. Islamabad, Dated:
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS AN INTERMEDIARY (Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2017) The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, having considered the application for registration as an intermediary submitted by Mr./M/s. (NAME OF THE APPLICANT) under regulation 122 of the Companies Regulations, 2022 and on being satisfied with the said application, hereby grants certificate of registration in the name of (NAME OF THE APPLICANT). This registration is valid for a period of three years w.e.f. <DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE>. Approving Authority Disclaimer: The certificate of registration shall be limited to the authorization for filing of documents with the Commission or the registrar concerned and shall not be regarded as conferring a license on the registered intermediary or as providing any recognition of any qualification of the registered intermediary.
Annexure-P
[Regulations 123(2) & 30]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN Registration No. Islamabad, Dated:
CERTIFICATE OF RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION AS AN INTERMEDIARY (Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2017) The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, having considered the application for the renewal of registration as an intermediary submitted by Mr./M/s. (NAME OF THE APPLICANT), registration number ________under regulation 123 of the Companies Regulations, 2022 and on being satisfied with the said application, hereby renews the certificate of registration of Mr./M/s. (NAME OF THE APPLICANT). This registration is valid for a period of three years w.e.f. <DATE OF ISSUANCE OF RENEWAL CERTIFICATE>. Approving Authority Disclaimer: The certificate of registration shall be limited to the authorization for filing of documents with the Commission or the registrar concerned and shall not be regarded as conferring a license on the registered intermediary or as providing any recognition of any qualification of the registered intermediary.
Annexure-Q-1
[Regulation 135]
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF A GROUP
Sr. No. ____________ Islamabad, the , 20 The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan having considered the application for registration as a Group by_____________________ (name of the holding company) and being satisfied with the said application, hereby registers ___________________________ (name of the holding company) and its subsidiaries, namely __________________________(names of all subsidiaries) as a Group under serial number __________ in exercise of its powers under regulation 135 of the Companies Regulations, 2022. Authorized Officer of the Commission Annexure-Q-2 [Regulation 136] CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE IN THE COMPOSITION OF A GROUP Sr. No. ________________ Islamabad, the __, 20 The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan having considered the application for change in the composition of Group registered under serial number ___________ hereby change the composition of the Group which now comprises of ______________________ (name of the holding company) and its subsidiaries, namely ________________________ (name of all subsidiaries).
Authorized Officer of the Commission
Annexure-R-1
[Regulation 139]
DESIGNATION LETTER FOR GROUP TAXATION
<Name of Company>
Sr. No. ____________ Islamabad, the __, 20 The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan having considered the application for the designation letter of the group, registered under certificate bearing serial number ___________ dated _____________ and on being satisfied with the said application, hereby, in terms of sub-regulation (3) of Regulation 139 of the Companies Regulations, 2022 issues a designation letter for Group Taxation for the Group which comprises of ________________________ and its wholly owned subsidiary companies, namely ________________________________. This letter is being issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan as a corporate sector regulator based on the shareholding structure of the holding company and its subsidiary companies as per the statement of shareholding as of _______________. This is being issued without prejudice to the requirements of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and the rules made thereunder. Authorized Officer of the Commission
Annexure-R-2
[Regulation139]
DESIGNATION LETTER FOR GROUP RELIEF
<Name of Company>
Sr. No. ________________ Islamabad, the __, 20 The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan having considered the application for the designation letter of the group, registered under certificate bearing serial number ______________ dated ______________ and on being satisfied with the said application, hereby, in terms of subregulation (3) of Regulation 139 of the Companies Registrations, 2022 issues a designation letter for the purpose of availing group relief under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 for the Group which comprises of ________________________ and its subsidiary companies, namely ____________________________. This letter is being issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan as a corporate sector regulator based on the shareholding structure of the holding company and its subsidiary companies as per the statement of shareholding provided with the application as of _____________. This is being issued without prejudice to the requirements of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and the rules made thereunder. Authorized Officer of the Commission Annexure-S [Regulations 19 & 30] STANDARD FORMAT OF UNDERTAKING FROM FOREIGN INDIVIDUAL AS A SUBSCRIBER AND DIRECTOR/CEO UNDERTAKING
I, ____________ S/o/D/o/W/o ___________ having Passport # _____________ subscriber/director/shareholder of <name of company> do hereby solemnly declare that I have subscribed as shareholder/subscriber or elected/appointed as director/officer and have submitted necessary documents with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), <name of city in which relevant registration office is located > for its registration. In case my name is not security cleared by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), I shall take immediate steps for replacement as director/shareholder/subscriber/officer and/or shall transfer my shares to other person(s) and shall file revised documents accordingly with the CRO forthwith. Deponent: __________________ (Subscriber/Director/Shareholder/officer) Name: _____________________ Dated: _____________________ Witness: _____________________ Name: _______________________ Father’s Name: ________________ CNIC #: _____________________ Address: _____________________ NOTE: Incase Undertaking is signed outside Pakistan the same shall be notarized in the country where company is incorporated and the certificate of the Notary Public shall be authenticated by a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulateofficer.
STANDARD FORMAT OF UNDERTAKING TO BE GIVEN BY A FOREIN ENTITY/BODY CORPORATE APPEARING AS A SUBSCRIBER AND SHAREHOLDER UNDERTAKING I, <name of authorized representative> S/o/D/o/W/o ___________ having CNIC/Passport # _____________ in my capacity as authorized representative of < Name of the foreign company> do hereby solemnly declare that the said company has subscribed as shareholder in M/S < Name of local company whose shares have been subscribed by the foreign company> and has submitted necessary documents with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), <name of city in which relevant registration office is located > for its registration. In case M/S <Name of the foreign company> is not security cleared by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) <Name of the foreign company> shall take immediate steps for replacement as shareholder and shall transfer its shares to other person(s) and/or other company, and shall file revised documents accordingly with the CRO forthwith. Deponent: __________________ (Authorized representative of the foreign company) Name: _____________________ Dated: _____________________ Witness: ____________________ Name: ______________________ Father’s Name: _______________ CNIC #: _____________________ Address: ____________________ NOTE: Incase Undertaking is signed outside Pakistan the same shall be notarized in the country where company is incorporated and the certificate of the Notary Public shall be authenticated by a Pakistan diplomatic consular or consulateofficer.
Annexure-T
[Regulations 60 & 30]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FILING FOR AMALGAMATION
In the matter of ___________________
Corporate Unique Identification No. < CUIN # > No. __________ Dated: ____________
(e) Declaration verified by an affidavit to the effect that the Transferee Company will be able to pay its debts as they fall due during the period of one year immediately after the date on which the amalgamation is to become effective.
2. Pursuant to the scheme of arrangement duly approved by the Board of Directors
of________________________ (Transferor Company or Companies, as the case may be) and ________________________ (Transferee Company), as required under section 284(2) of the Companies Act, 2017 for the amalgamation of Transferor Company or Companies, as the case may be, with and into the Transferee Company; the Transferor Company or Companies, as the case may be, stand merged into the Transferee Company with effect from ____________. Accordingly,
i. all the properties, rights and powers of the Transferor Company or Companies, as the case
may be, stand transferred, without any further act or deed, to the Transferee Company; and accordingly the same shall, pursuant to applicable provisions1 of the Companies Act 2017, stand transferred and vested in the Transferee Company for all the estate and interest of the Transferor Company or Companies therein, but subject nevertheless to all mortgages/charges now affecting the same;
ii. all the liabilities and duties of the Transferor Company or Companies, as the case may
be, stand transferred without any further act or deed to the Transferee Company and accordingly the same shall pursuant to applicable provisions2 of the Act, be transferred to and become the liabilities and duties of the Transferee Company;
iii. all the proceedings now pending by or against the Transferor Company or Companies, as
the case may be, be continued by or against the Transferee Company;
iii. the shares of the Transferor Company or Companies, as the case may be, shall stand
cancelled without payment or other consideration as per the Scheme of Arrangement;
iv. all the documents relating to the Transferor Company or Companies, as the case may be,
and registered with registrar under the Companies Act, 2017, shall become the part of the file kept by him in relation to the Transferee Company and both the files shall be consolidated accordingly. (Name/Sign) Concerned Registrar of Company Registration Office Fee Rs.
Register R-1
[Section 2(56) and
Regulations 81 & 30]
OFFICE OF THE______________________
REGISTER OF COMPANIES
(a) Name of company: ___________________________________________ (b) Corporate Unique Identification No: ___________ (c) Date of incorporation: _______________________________ (d) Sectoral classification: _______________________________ (e) Company kind: _____________________________________ (f) Registered office address_____________________________ (g) Status of Company (active/inactive) (h) Rating: ________________________ (i) Capital Structure:
a) Authorized Capital
Kind of shares Classes of shares Face value
(Rs.)
Number of shares
Paid up capital (Rs.)
Ordinary Shares Class A
Ordinary Shares Class B b) Paid-up capital
Kind of shares Classes of shares Face value
(Rs.)
Number of shares
Paid up capital (Rs.)
Ordinary Shares Class A
Ordinary Shares Class B
Preference Shares
Others (Please specify)
(j) List of documents filed
S.
No.
Description of document
Date of document
Date of receipt of document.
Registered
/ Recorded on
Name of dealing officer.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Register R-2
[Regulations 81 & 30]
OFFICE OF THE__________________
REGISTER OF FOREIGN COMPANIES
(a) Name of company: _______________________
(b) Corporate Unique Identification No: _______ (c) Date of registration in Pakistan: _____________ (d) Address of principal place of business in Pakistan:
(e) Name of country of origin: __________________ (f) Date of registration in the country of origin:____ (g) Rating Value: ___________________________ LIST OF DOCUMENTS FILED S. No. Description of document Date of document Date of receipt of document. Registered / Recorded on Name of dealing officer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Register R-3
[Regulations 82 & 30]
OFFICE OF THE ______________________
REGISTER OF MORTGAGES/ CHARGES/ PLEDGES AS OF ___________________ Particulars of Company Particulars of modification of mortgage charge, pledge etc. Particulars of modification of mortgage charge, pledge etc. Memorandum of Satisfaction/ S. No. Name of company CUIN Date of registration of mortgage/ charge/ pledge Date of creation of mortgage/ charge/ pledge Name of instrument/Document creating mortgage /charge/ pledge Amount of mortgage/ charge/ pledge Short particulars of the Property mortgaged. Gist of terms and conditions. Mortgagee/pledgee name. Date of registration of modification. Date of Modification. Nature and Gist of modification. Date of Satisfaction. Amount of satisfaction Name and designation of dealing officer (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)
Register R-4
[Regulations 84 & 30]
OFFICE OF THE _____________________________
CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX OF MORTGAGES, CHARGES, PLEDGES ETC., ENTERED IN REGISTER Serial number of charges, etc., in the Index. Date of registration of charge, etc. Name of company. Amount of mortgage or charge or pledge or value of redeemable capital. Name of Mortgagee/ pledgee Name of registrar concerned. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Register R-5
[Sections 112 & 448 and
Regulations 30]
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2021
[Sections 112 & 448]
REGISTER OF MORTGAGES, CHARGES, PLEDGE ETC., TO BE MAINTAINED BY A COMPANY Name of Company______________________________________________ CUIN_________________________________ Serial Number of documents on file Date of registrati on Date of creation of each mortgage, charge, etc. and description thereof. Date of acquisition of the property if acquired subject to mortgage, charge etc. Amount secured by the mortgage, charge, etc. other than redeemable capital or debentures Short particula rs of the property mortgag e charged, etc. Gist of the terms or conditions or extent or operation relating to the mortgaged, charged, etc. Names address and description of the mortgagees or trustees for the redeemable capital or debentures or persons entitled to charges Particulars relating to issue of redeemable capital debentures of the series Total amount secured by series of debenture / redeemabl e capital Date and amount of each issue of the series / redeemable capital Dates of resolutions authorizing the issue of the series / redeemable capital Date and description of covering deed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Particulars of modification of mortgage, charge etc. Memorandum of satisfaction Receiver / Manager Date of Registration of modification Date of brief description of instrument of modification Brief particulars of nature and extent of modification Amount Nature Date of satisfaction Names, address and date of appointment Mode of appointment Date of ceasing to act
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Register R-6
[Regulations 95 & 30]
OFFICE OF THE ___________
REGISTER OF INACTIVE COMPANIES
S.
No.
Name of
Company
CUIN
Kind of
Compan y
Date of
Incorporat ion
Date of allowing status of inactive company
Whether inactive status allowed u/s
424(1) or ordered u/s
424(4)
Date of allowing status of active company, if applicable Remarks (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
Register R-7
[Regulations 131 & 30]
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2021
REGISTER OF REGISTERED INTERMEDIARIES
S.
No.
Registration
Number
Name of
Registered
Intermediary
Status of
Intermediary
(Individual/
LLP/Firm/
Company)
Date of grant of initial certificate of registration Date of expiry Dates of renewal of certificate of registration Date of cancellation of certificate of Registration, if any (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Register R-8
[Section 452(7) and Regulation 30]
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2017
COMPANIES REGULATIONS, 2021
[Section 452(7)]
PART-I
COMPANIES’ GLOBL REGISTER OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP IN RESPECT OF SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS/OFFICERS a b c d e f g h i J k l m n o Sr. No. Name of the Company filing Form -11 CUIN Name of Substantial Shareholder/ Officer of the Company Designation CNIC/ NICOP In case shares are owned, held or controlled indirectly, name and relationship with officer/ substantial shareholder Name & Address of foreign company or body corporate in which ownership is held (In case of investments in more than one company then add more rows) No. Of shares held in foreign company or body corporate Cost of investment & Currency Any interest other than shareholding in foreign company or body corporate Percentage of shareholding or other interest in foreign company or body corporate Date of shareholding/ investment Name of registration authority of foreign company or body corporate Country of incorporation of foreign company or body corporate
PART-II
PARTICULARS OF COMPANIES FOR COMPANIES’ GLOBL REGISTER OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP a b c d e f g h i j k l Sr. No. Name of the Company filing Form-11 CUIN Name Of foreign company or body corporate in which ownership is held No. Of shares held in foreign company or body corporate Cost of investment & Currency Any interest other than shareholding in foreign company or body corporate Percentage of shareholding or other interest in foreign company or body corporate Date of shareholding /investment Business Address of foreign company or body corporate Name of registration authority of foreign company or body corporate Country of incorporation of foreign company or body corporate CLD/CCD/602/19/2021
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