Security Company Licensing

Private Security Company Licensing (Ministry of Interior & Provincial Home Depts)

We structure and manage complete licensing applications for Private Security Companies in Pakistan, securing Ministry of Interior (MoI) NOCs, SECP security entity registration, and Provincial Home Department operational licenses.

Timeline: 12 to 24 Weeks (Subject to Multi-Agency Clearances) Pakistan Bar Council & FBR Registered

Who Needs This Service?

Security service entrepreneurs, ex-servicemen associations, cash-in-transit providers, electronic security surveillance firms, and executive protection agencies.

How It Works (Step-by-Step)

1

Ministry of Interior (MoI) NOC Application

Draft statutory application, board resolutions, ex-servicemen profile documentation, and submit to MoI Islamabad.

2

Multi-Agency Security Clearance

Coordinate inter-agency security vetting, physical inspection readiness, and weapon handling SOPs.

3

Provincial Home Department Licensing & SECP Incorporation

Obtain formal operational license from Provincial Home Departments (ICT, Punjab, Sindh, KP) and SECP Certificate of Incorporation.

Documents & Requirements

  • Proof of ex-officer military/police background of founding directors/CEO.
  • Character certificates, CNICs, and verified service credentials.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for guard training, armory, and cash management.
  • Office premises with secure weapon safe/kote specifications.

Pricing & Engagement

Complete institutional engagement including MoI application filing, intelligence verification coordination, SOP vetting, and provincial home department licensing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Under regulatory rules, majority shareholding and management must be led by retired officers of the Armed Forces or Police with clean service records.
Federal NOC is issued by the Ministry of Interior (MoI), followed by Provincial Home Department operating licenses and SECP company incorporation.
Legal Basis: Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Acts & Ordinances; Ministry of Interior Security Guidelines; Companies Act 2017. Content last reviewed: September 2026

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