Single Member Company (SMC) Registration

Incorporate a single member private company with SECP and enjoy limited liability while remaining the sole owner of your business.

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Overview

Limited Liability for a Single Owner

A single member company (SMC) is a private company owned by one person. It combines the control of a sole proprietorship with the separate legal identity and limited liability of a company. It is a popular choice for founders, consultants and businesses with one owner who want a more professional structure.

When registering an SMC, the owner also nominates a person who would take over in case of the member’s death or incapacity, together with an alternate nominee. We prepare the documents, file the incorporation with SECP and register the company with FBR.

What We Do

What We Handle

A complete SMC incorporation, start to finish.

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Who Needs This

Who Is an SMC For?

Ideal for owners who want full control and limited liability.

Solo Founders

Entrepreneurs who do not want a partner in the company.

Consultants and IT Services

Professionals billing clients under a company name.

Growing Sole Proprietors

Owners converting an established business into a company.

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Documents Required

Documents Required

We will guide you on each document.

How It Works

Four clear steps from your first message to completed work, with updates at every stage.

01

Consultation

We confirm that an SMC suits your plans and explain obligations.

02

Name and Nominees

We reserve the name and prepare nominee documents.

03

Incorporation

We file the incorporation documents with SECP.

04

Certificate and NTN

You receive your certificate and the company is registered with FBR.

Good to Know

Good to Know

Nominees are required

An SMC must have a nominee and an alternate nominee who would act in case of the sole member’s death or incapacity. They should be people you trust.

You can convert later

An SMC can be converted into a private limited company with more members if you bring in partners later.

Compliance still applies

Although there is only one owner, the company must keep records and make filings required by SECP and FBR.

FAQs

Questions About Single Member Company (SMC) Registration

Answers to the questions clients ask us most about this service.

Yes. In an SMC, the sole member is usually also the director.

Any adult person you trust, often a family member, can be a nominee, with their consent.

An SMC offers limited liability and a separate legal identity, which a sole proprietorship does not. It does come with more compliance.

Yes. An SMC can hire employees and operate like any other company.

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