SECP briefs ABAD members on corporatization and REIT registration options
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan briefed Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan members on Wednesday at the association's head office in Islamabad.
Commissioner outlines corporate benefits
SECP Commissioner Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza explained that forming a separate legal entity generally limits shareholders' liability. This structure helps separate business obligations from members' personal assets while improving access to finance.
Digital tools simplify filings
Officials demonstrated the eZfile platform during the session hosted at ABAD's headquarters. The regulator noted that digital integration with external registries has made incorporation and corporate filings faster and simpler for participants.
Reforms encourage formal structures
The briefing aimed to improve regulatory clarity and encourage informal businesses to adopt formal corporate structures. Attendees included ABAD Chairman Mohammed Hassan Bakshi and other senior representatives of the builder community.
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- Business Recorder
- Associated Press of Pakistan
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