ISO 22301:2019 — Business Continuity
For organizations that must keep critical services running through disruption.
Overview
ISO 22301:2019 is the standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS). It helps you prepare for, respond to and recover from disruptions such as power failures, floods, cyber attacks or supplier failure. Pak CA reviews your business impact analysis, continuity plans and exercise results before certifying the BCMS.
Benefits
- Keep running in a crisisPlans for power failures, floods, cyber attacks, pandemics and supplier failure.
- Faster recoveryCritical activities and recovery times are defined and tested in advance.
- Protect revenue and reputationLess downtime means fewer lost customers and penalties.
- Client and regulator requirementIncreasingly expected by banks, telecoms and outsourcing clients.
- Tested readinessExercises prove that your plans work before a real disruption.
Who needs it
Banks and financial institutions, telecoms, IT and outsourcing companies, hospitals, utilities and any organization whose clients need assurance that critical services will continue.
How the process works
- Create your account and submit the online application.
- Upload the required documents.
- Our team reviews your application and schedules the assessment.
- Any findings are recorded and you respond online.
- An authorized person makes the certification decision.
- Your certificate is issued with a unique number and QR code, and appears in your portal for download.
Required documents
You'll upload these in your portal. Accepted formats: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, doc, docx, xls, xlsx (max 10 MB each).
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for ISO 22301:2019 — Business Continuity?
Banks and financial institutions, telecoms, IT and outsourcing companies, hospitals, utilities and any organization whose clients need assurance that critical services will continue.
How long does ISO 22301:2019 — Business Continuity take?
Typically 2–6 weeks once a complete application and all required documents are received. The actual time depends on how quickly documents and any corrections are provided and on assessment scheduling. You can follow every step live in your client portal.
Which documents are required?
The main documents are: Company registration certificate (SECP / partnership deed); NTN certificate; Organization chart; List of products / services; Existing management system manual (if any). You upload them securely in your portal, and our team tells you if anything needs to be replaced.
How long is the certificate valid?
The certificate is normally valid for 3 years, subject to satisfactory surveillance where applicable. You receive renewal reminders before it expires.
How can I track my application?
Create a free account, submit the online application and upload your documents. Your portal shows the live status, messages from Pak CA, the expected completion date and any documents that need attention.
How can a customer verify my certificate?
Anyone can enter the certificate number on the Verify page of this website, or scan the QR code on the certificate, to see its current status, first issue date, last renewal and expiry.
Can Pak CA help with renewal?
Yes. Your portal shows how many days are left, you get reminders before expiry, and you can start the renewal application online in a few clicks.