Unlisted Companies: Section 241 of Companies Act, 2017 "Dividend to be paid only out of profit"
Reform IDF519
DescriptionThe law only allowed the dividend to be paid off from the profit. It was proposed that it shall be allowed to be paid from the surplus of the company as well.
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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