The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 14,802 new companies during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2025–26, signaling a growing confidence in Pakistan’s corporate sector and a continuing shift toward digitalization in business registration. According to an official SECP statement, almost 99.9% of these new incorporations were processed online via the eZfile system, highlighting the regulator’s commitment to simplifying procedures and facilitating ease of doing business across the country.
With these additions, the total number of registered companies in Pakistan has now reached 272,918, with an aggregate paid-up capital of Rs 20.59 billion recorded during the period. The majority of new registrations comprised private limited companies, accounting for 59% of the total, followed by single-member companies at 37%. The remaining 4% included public unlisted firms, not-for-profit organizations, trade associations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). The SECP also reported the establishment of 10 foreign companies in Pakistan, reinforcing international confidence in the nation’s investment environment.
The provincial distribution of new companies underscores a concentration in major economic hubs, with Punjab leading at 7,476 registrations, followed by Islamabad Capital Territory at 3,230, Sindh at 2,197, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at 1,320, Gilgit-Baltistan at 337, and Balochistan at 242. Notably, approximately 30% of new registrations emerged from smaller cities and towns, including Layyah, Burewala, Bhakkar, Pakpattan, Hasilpur, Chaman, Gwadar, Turbat, Bannu, Swat, Thatta, Larkana, Hunza, and Gilgit, highlighting SECP’s expanding digital outreach and accessibility beyond traditional urban centers.
Sector-wise trends reflect strong interest in high-growth areas. The Information Technology and E-commerce sector led the registrations with 2,999 new companies, followed by Trading (1,954), Services (1,807), Real Estate Development and Construction (1,393), and Tourism and Transport (1,042). Other sectors included Education, Food and Beverages, Mining, Marketing, Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Healthcare, Cosmetics, Engineering, Fuel and Energy, Chemicals, Auto and Allied industries, with a total of 1,296 companies in various other fields.
Foreign investment continued to play a significant role, with 332 newly registered companies receiving funding from countries including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Malaysia, Germany, and the UAE. Additionally, SECP issued 94 new licenses covering capital markets, non-banking financial companies, insurance surveyors, and not-for-profit associations, supporting diversification and compliance across regulatory frameworks.
SECP has also strengthened its digital reforms and entrepreneurial support initiatives to further boost incorporation rates. The regulator has launched a nationwide awareness campaign highlighting the benefits of company registration, such as limited liability, enhanced credibility, perpetual succession, tax efficiency, and access to finance. By simplifying regulatory processes and expanding digital infrastructure, SECP aims to foster sustainable economic growth, encourage entrepreneurship, and attract foreign investment across Pakistan.
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