SECP Form 9 and Legacy Form 29: Directors, CEO, Auditor and Officer Changes: Professional Guidance and Assistance
Form 9 Is the Current Directors-and-Officers Form Under the Companies Regulations 2024
Updated 20 September 2026. Many older company records and guides still refer to Form 29. Under the current Companies Regulations 2024, SECP Form 9 is used for particulars of directors and officers, including specified appointments, cessations and changes.
Taxocrate can review a director or officer change, the supporting corporate resolution and the current Form 9 filing requirement before submission.
Updated 16 September 2026.
Who Is Covered by Form 9?
The current SECP Form 9 covers particulars of directors and officers, including the chief executive, secretary, chief financial officer, auditors and legal adviser, and relevant SMC nominee particulars.
Why Form 29 Still Appears in Searches
Form 29 was used under the earlier filing framework and remains common legacy terminology in company files and online material. New filings should be checked against the current Companies Regulations and statutory forms.
Events That Can Trigger Filing
- Appointment of a director or officer.
- Cessation, resignation, removal or death.
- Change in personal or appointment particulars.
- Appointment or change of auditor or legal adviser where covered.
Supporting Corporate Records
The company should keep the relevant board/member resolutions, consents and identity particulars supporting the event.
Related Pages
See Appointment of Auditor, Annual Return and SECP Statutory Forms Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Form 29 the current SECP directors form?
No. Current SECP statutory forms use Form 9 for particulars of directors and officers.
What did Form 29 cover historically?
It was commonly used for appointment, cessation and changes in officers under the earlier framework.
Does Form 9 include auditors?
Yes. The current Form 9 expressly covers specified directors and officers including auditors.
Should a director resignation be supported by company records?
Yes. The corporate file should support the event being reported to SECP.
Can old company records still contain Form 29?
Yes. Historical company records may legitimately contain filings made under the earlier form system.