Pakistan’s Corporate Boom: SECP Registers 3,046 New Companies
— March 11, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,046 new companies in February 2025, bringing the total number of registered companies in the country to 246,608, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. The surge in registrations reflects growing confidence in Pakistan’s corporate sector.
Around 99.9% of new company registrations are now processed digitally, underscoring the Commission’s efforts to promote transparency and ease of doing business through a seamless, tech-driven regulatory environment.
Private limited companies made up 58% of new registrations, while single-member companies accounted for 39%, reflecting a 1% increase from the previous month. The remaining 3% included public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organisations, trade organisations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Additionally, three foreign companies established places of business in Pakistan during the month.
The IT and e-commerce sector saw the highest growth, with 635 new companies registered. The trading sector followed with 389 new companies, services with 379, and real estate development and construction with 296. Other sectors showed steady growth as well, with 165 new companies in tourism and transport, 139 in food and beverages, 104 in education, 78 in marketing and advertisement, 76 in mining and quarrying, 75 in textiles, and 67 in engineering. Corporate agricultural farming, cosmetics and toiletries, and fuel and energy each recorded 56 new registrations, while other sectors contributed 475 new companies.
Foreign interest in Pakistan’s corporate sector continued to rise, with 53 new companies receiving capital from international investors.
The SECP remains focused on enhancing its digital infrastructure, simplifying business processes, reducing turnaround times, and fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship, attracts investment, and support