A Director has left, a new CEO has joined and a Company Secretary has changed their address.
All of these require a notice of change to be provided to the SECP.
This guide will explain what Form 29 (or Form 9) is and how to complete it online.
What is a Notice of Change of Directors?
As set out in Section 197 of the Companies Act 2017, a company must notify the registrar of any changes to their directors, chief executive and other officers.
In the past, this would have been completed on a Form 29. However, under the Companies Regulations, 2024, this is now completed using a Form 9. This can still however be referred to by many as a Form 29.
What needs to be included?
- Appointments of a new director or Chief Executive
- Resignations/Removals of a director
- Death of a director
- Changes to officers’ details (name, address, nationality, etc.)
- Other changes to officers (Company Secretary, CFO, Auditor or Legal)
Timeframe
- The return must be completed within 15 days of the change.
- 15 days from the date of appointment, resignation, or change.
Why?
- To make sure that the right people are on the SECP register.
- Banks, FBR and Counterparties will look to SECP.
- If a director has resigned but is listed on the register, they could remain exposed.
- Late submissions will be subject to extra fees and may be judged.
Documents Required
Before starting your submission, make sure you have the following documents.
Outgoing Director
- Signed and dated letter of resignation or death certificate/removal order/resolution.
Incoming Director
- Written confirmation that the individual agrees to be a director.
- Previously, this would have been a Form 28. However, this has now been incorporated into the Form 9. We would recommend that you maintain a signed copy of this, however.
- Copy of their CNIC or passport if a foreign national.
Company Approval
- Board Resolution or minutes of the general meeting approving the change.
Access
- Active SECP eServices account.
- Digital signature or PIN.
How to Complete a Notice of Change of Directors on SECP eServices
The names of the sections might differ slightly but they will generally follow this process.
Log In
- Navigate to the SECP eServices Portal (eZfile)
- Login using the authorised users details.
Select Company and Form
- Navigate to your company dashboard.
- Navigate to ‘Company Filings’ or ‘Statutory Returns’.
- Select the ‘Directors and Officers Details’. This can sometimes be found under Form 9 or Form 29.
Date of Change
- Input the exact date of change.
- This will determine if you are within the 15 day window.
Update Directors and Officers
Outgoing Director
- Select the individual.
- Add the date of cessation and cause of resignation/removal/death.
Incoming Director or Officer
- Add a new director/officer.
- Enter their CNIC or passport number and personal details.
- Select the capacity of the individual (Director, Chief Executive, Company Secretary).
- Ensure this matches the company’s current board.
Upload Documents
Upload clear copies of:
- Letter of resignation/confirmation.
- Board Resolution/Meeting Minutes.
- CNIC/Passport.
Generate Challan and Pay
- Generate the Fee Challan.
- Pay online using one of the payment options or at a designated bank.
Note: Previously this would be a fee of PKR 600. However, according to a consultancy in 2026, the online fee for this return is now approximately PKR 1331 per document. This is due to a revision of the fee in April 2026. Please check on the Challan.
Sign and Submit
- Sign using your digital signature or PIN.
- Submit to the registrar.
- Save the confirmation.
Late Submission
Additional fees are incurred by the SECP if you are late. The fees are a multiple of the standard fee and depend on how late you are.
- If it is only a short delay then you will incur a slight additional fee.
- However, If it is a year or more then you will incur several multiples of the standard fee.
- Long delays can result in adjudication.
The sooner you realise you have missed a change the sooner you can complete the submission. The longer you leave it the more expensive it becomes.
Status of Submission
The submission will be sent to the registrar at the Company Registration Office (CRO) for your company.
Then they’ll either approve it or want more details.
Check Status
Log in to eServices and navigate to the ‘Submission History’ for your company. In most cases, basic submissions can be handled within a few working days.
Once processed, you can download a copy of the return.
Post SECP Processing
You need to update all other areas.
- FBR Iris – If the outgoing director was the Principal Officer of the company you will need to update using a Form 181 amendment. Find out how to change your Principal Officer here.
- Banks – Update authorised signatories.
- Contracts/Licences – Inform the relevant regulator and principal counterparties.
Common Errors
- Missing the 15-day deadline.
- Incorrect date of change.
- Not including the signed confirmation for the incoming director.
- Leaving the resigned director on the register.
- Updating SECP but not FBR/Bank.
- Unclear scans.
Let TaxAccountant.pk Complete your SECP Filings
A change of directors will often happen during a busy time for your business, such as a new investor, a founder leaving or restructuring. This can mean you miss deadlines.
Our corporate team can complete:
- Draft Board Resolutions, confirmations, and letters of resignation.
- Complete the Notice of Change of Directors (Form 9) on SECP eServices.
- Annual Returns and other Statutory Filings.
- Update FBR, banks, and other documents.
