ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted an awareness session for officials of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) at its Head Office in Islamabad.
Commissioner (LRD) Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza opened the session, reaffirming SECP’s commitment to promoting business formalisation and ease of doing business. Registrar of Companies Shahzad Afzal Khan delivered a detailed presentation on SECP’s regulatory functions, its nine Company Registration Offices (CROs), and the digital incorporation process through the eZfile portal.
The presentation covered procedures for registering local and foreign companies, required documentation, business structures, governing laws for companies and LLPs, and the benefits of incorporation.
The session featured active participation, with SIFC officials seeking clarifications on various regulatory and procedural matters. SECP officials also briefed participants on the growth trend in company registrations over the past five years and recent initiatives to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
The meeting concluded with a discussion on strengthening coordination and collaboration between SECP and SIFC to further facilitate business entry and regulatory efficiency in Pakistan.
