Form 29 comes up constantly in company compliance conversations — here’s exactly what it is and when you actually need to file it.
What Form 29 Actually Is
Form 29 is SECP’s statutory form for notifying changes in a company’s directors, chief executive, secretary, or other officers — filed under the Companies Act, 2017. Any time your company’s leadership changes, Form 29 is how SECP’s official record gets updated to reflect it.
When You Need to File It
- Appointing a new director or officer — including at incorporation, where initial directors are notified via this route.
- A director or officer resigning or being removed — SECP’s record needs to reflect the departure, not just your internal minutes.
- Change in particulars — such as a director’s residential address or other registered details changing.
Filing Deadline
Form 29 must be filed with SECP within the statutory timeframe from the date of the change (a matter of days, not months) — late filing can attract a penalty, so this isn’t something to batch up and file whenever convenient.
How to File Form 29
Filing is done through SECP’s e-Services portal, requiring the company’s registration details and the specifics of the change (new appointee’s CNIC/details, effective date, board resolution reference). Companies already set up on e-Services can typically file this directly without needing to visit a SECP office.
Why This Matters Beyond Compliance
Banks, other companies doing due diligence, and even courts rely on SECP’s official director record — if Form 29 isn’t filed, someone who’s actually resigned may still appear as a legally responsible officer of the company in SECP’s records, with real legal exposure attached.
File Form 29 directly through SECP’s e-Services portal. See our guide on Memorandum and Articles of Association for related incorporation documents.
