Pakistan – CB Non-Resident Shareholding Reporting

Pakistan – CB Non-Resident Shareholding Reporting

On 25 May 2026, PAK CB issued requirements for authorized dealers.

  • PAK CB required authorized dealers (ADs) to report monthly designation, share registration, dividend, and disinvestment transactions through prescribed data file structures via the Data Acquisition Portal.
  • Reports must be submitted by the 5th working day of the following month.
  • The requirements aim to streamline and automate records of non-resident shareholding and related repatriations.

Legacy Data

  • ADs must report legacy dividend and disinvestment data to PAK CB in three phases.
  • Phase I covers Jan. 1, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2026, due within four months of issuance.
  • Phase II covers Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2020, due within six months of issuance.
  • Phase III covers Jan. 1, 2006 to Dec. 31, 2015, due within one year of issuance.
  • ADs must submit a Group Head Compliance-signed compliance report within 15 days after Phase III.
  • AD relevant group heads and Group Head Compliance are responsible for ensuring correct and timely data submission.
  • ADs are advised to communicate reporting requirements to their constituents and ensure full compliance with the instructions.

Effectiveness

  • The first reporting cycle applies to transactions for July 2026, due by the 5th working day of August 2026.