SECP Form 21 in Pakistan: Registered Office Address and Books of Account Location: Professional Guidance and Assistance
Registered Office and Books-of-Account Addresses Should Match the Company’s Actual Records
Updated 20 September 2026. Current SECP Form 21 is used for notice of the situation of the registered office, changes in that address and the address at which books of account are maintained within the scope of the form.
Taxocrate can review a registered-office or books-location change and coordinate the company record, supporting evidence and Form 21 filing.
Updated 16 September 2026.
Registered Office Is a Statutory Company Particular
The registered office is the company’s official corporate address for statutory purposes and should remain current in the SECP record.
Change of Address
Where the registered office changes, the company should complete the required corporate action and file the applicable notice without leaving conflicting addresses across SECP, FBR, bank and accounting records.
Books of Account Address
Form 21 also covers the address at which books of account are maintained where the statutory filing requires it.
Cross-Record Consistency
After an address change, review FBR, sales-tax, banking, licensing and other regulatory profiles separately; an SECP filing does not automatically amend every external record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Form 21 used for?
It covers notice of the registered-office address or change therein and the address where books of account are maintained.
Does changing the SECP address automatically update FBR?
No. Other regulators and banks may require separate profile updates.
Should a company keep proof of the office address?
Yes. The company should maintain appropriate premises and corporate records supporting its registered-office particulars.
Can the books-of-account address differ from the registered office?
The applicable law and filing particulars should be reviewed for the company’s actual arrangement.