Business verification in Pakistan
VBC certifies businesses registered in Pakistan. Verification starts from the official record: in Pakistan the company register is maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, and the entity is identified by its company registration number, or NTN for unincorporated businesses.
Incorporated companies register with the SECP, while sole proprietorships are identified mainly through their National Tax Number and Chamber of Commerce membership.
Where a business is registered for tax, the National Tax Number (NTN) issued by the FBR is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Pakistani businesses certify
Pakistani exporters in textiles, surgical goods, IT services and agriculture sell largely to overseas buyers who have limited means of checking a supplier's standing. Verification is often the practical alternative to an in-person visit.
What VBC verifies for a Pakistani business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Pakistani business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- Certificate of Incorporation from the SECP
- National Tax Number certificate
- Memorandum and articles of association
- Chamber of Commerce membership certificate
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Pakistani business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Pakistani businesses
Can a business registered in Pakistan get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Pakistan. Verification is based on records from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Pakistani business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Pakistani business normally supplies: certificate of Incorporation from the SECP; national Tax Number certificate; memorandum and articles of association; chamber of Commerce membership certificate. The National Tax Number (NTN) issued by the FBR is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the company registration number, or NTN for unincorporated businesses used for in verification?
The company registration number, or NTN for unincorporated businesses identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Pakistani business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Pakistan?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Pakistan remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Pakistani business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.