The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,278 new companies in August 2025, indicating growing investor confidence in the country’s corporate sector. Nearly 99.9% of these incorporations were processed digitally, bringing the total number of registered companies in Pakistan to 265,587, with a total paid-up capital of Rs7.74 billion. Private limited companies represented 59% of new registrations, followed by single-member companies at 39%, with the remaining 4% comprising public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, and limited liability partnerships.
The Information Technology and e-commerce sectors led with 670 new companies, followed by trading (413), services (394), and real estate development and construction (297). Other active sectors included tourism and transport (242), food and beverages (185), education (150), mining and quarrying (77), textiles (76), pharmaceuticals (69), cosmetics and toiletries (66), marketing and advertisement (65), agricultural farming and engineering (49 each), chemical (48), and healthcare (44). Additionally, 383 companies were registered across sectors such as fuel and energy, non-profits, auto and allied, power generation, steel, sports, logging, and communications.
Foreign investment saw positive momentum with 78 new companies receiving capital from international investors. The SECP also issued 37 licenses across various regulatory domains, including five in capital markets, four to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and 28 to not-for-profit associations.
The SECP has launched an awareness campaign to promote the benefits of company incorporation, highlighting advantages such as limited liability, enhanced credibility, and easier access to finance. The regulator remains committed to strengthening its digital infrastructure and streamlining processes to foster entrepreneurship, attract investment, and support sustainable economic growth.
