Unlisted Companies: Section 177 of Companies Act, 2017 "Ineligibility of insolvent to be director"
Reform IDF478
DescriptionEarlier, an insolvent or bankrupt person was ineligible to be a director, with violation punishable by a two-year sentence and a fine. This section has now been eliminated for unlisted companies.
DepartmentSecurities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Jurisdiction / LocationFederal - Entire Pakistan
SectorAll Sectors
Start Date
Target Deadline
Date Enacted
Implementation StatusIn Progress
Progress 25%
CCORR DirectionEliminate
Cost Savings PKR (Mil.)
Evidence