Listed Companies: Sec 74 of Companies Act, 2017 "Book of accounts"
Reform IDF432
DescriptionCompany are required to keep annual book of accounts and other financial statements showing true picture of company at registered office or other such office as notified to SECP. Ten year record to be kept in good order, and the violation would result in one year imprisonment and fine for violation. It was, however, proposed to reduce time to keep accounting and financial records to 5 years, unless specifically ordered for longer for reasonable cause by SECP or tax authorities.
DepartmentSecurities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Jurisdiction / LocationFederal - Entire Pakistan
SectorAll Sectors
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Implementation StatusIn Progress
Progress 25%
CCORR DirectionSimplify
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