Form 26 is a specific SECP filing, and confusing it with other similarly-numbered forms is easy — here’s what it actually covers.
What Form 26 Is
Form 26 is SECP’s form for notifying the return of allotment of shares — filed when a company issues new shares to shareholders (whether at incorporation, a fresh funding round, or converting a loan to equity). It’s how SECP’s records get updated to reflect the company’s actual current shareholding structure.
When You Need to File Form 26
- Issuing new shares to existing or new shareholders.
- A funding round where investors receive newly allotted shares in exchange for capital.
- Converting a loan or other instrument into equity, resulting in new share allotment.
Filing Deadline
Form 26 must be filed with SECP within a statutory timeframe from the date of allotment — this isn’t optional paperwork to handle whenever convenient; missing the deadline can attract penalties and creates a gap between your company’s actual and officially-recorded shareholding.
Why Accurate Share Allotment Records Matter
Investors, banks, and anyone conducting due diligence on your company will check SECP’s records for the actual shareholding structure — if Form 26 isn’t filed promptly after a funding round, your company’s official records won’t reflect the new investor’s ownership stake, which can complicate future fundraising or even create legal disputes over ownership.
How to File
Filing is done through SECP’s e-Services portal, requiring details of the allotment (number of shares, allottee details, consideration received, date of allotment) — companies already registered on e-Services can typically file this directly without an in-person SECP visit.
Share allotment filings are submitted through SECP’s e-Services portal. See our company types guide for how share structure differs by entity type.
