PEC registration & licences
Engineer (RE/PE) registration, firm registration and contractor licences with Pakistan Engineering Council.
Overview
Pakistan Engineering Council registration for engineers and engineering firms, and constructor or operator licences for contractors.
Why it matters
Engineering firms and contractors need PEC registration to bid for and carry out engineering work. The right category opens the tenders your business can win.
Who needs this
- Engineering graduates and professional engineers
- Consulting engineering firms
- Construction contractors
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1Category selectionTAXWORK
Registered Engineer, Professional Engineer, firm or contractor category.
1 day - 2DocumentsYou
Degrees, experience, firm and staff documents.
1 week - 3ApplicationTAXWORK
Filed on PEC's portal.
1–2 days - 4ProcessingPEC
Review and approval.
About 30 working days - 5LicencePEC
Certificate issued; renewed yearly.
On approval
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- PEC registration or licence
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Expired licences block tender participation
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Applying under the wrong class or category
- Name or mark already in use, found only after filing
- Licence or registration allowed to lapse at renewal
- Documents attested incorrectly, so the file is returned
Included in our fee
- Eligibility and availability check before filing
- Application, forms and supporting documents prepared
- Follow-up with the authority until the certificate is issued
- Renewal reminders on WhatsApp
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Pakistan Engineering Council Act 1976
- PEC bye-laws
Questions
How long does it take?
About 30 working days. Step by step: Category selection (1 day), Documents (1 week), Application (1–2 days), Processing (About 30 working days), Licence (On approval).
What does it cost?
We give a fixed quote after reviewing your case. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Expired licences block tender participation.
Do contractors need engineers on staff?
Yes, by category; we check before applying.
Which category should I apply for?
Categories depend on your engineers, financial standing and experience. We assess the best category for you.
Is renewal required?
Yes. PEC licences must be renewed on time to stay valid.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp or book a meeting. A consultant confirms the scope and a fixed fee before any work starts.