Islamabad, September 8, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced a notable increase in corporate registrations, signaling rising business confidence in the national economy.
According to the regulator, 3,278 new companies were registered in August 2025, pushing the total number of incorporated entities in Pakistan to 265,587.
The SECP highlighted that nearly 99.9% of all incorporations were processed through its fully digital system, underscoring the success of its automation initiatives. During the month, the total paid-up capital of newly incorporated companies stood at Rs. 7.74 billion. Private limited companies made up 59% of registrations, while single-member companies accounted for 39%. The remaining 4% were public unlisted firms, non-profits, and limited liability partnerships.
Sector-wise, Information Technology and e-commerce led the chart with 670 new incorporations. Trading followed with 413 companies, while services and real estate development recorded 394 and 297 registrations, respectively. Tourism and transport attracted 242 incorporations, while food and beverages (185), education (150), textiles (76), and pharmaceuticals (69) also showed robust activity. Additionally, 383 companies emerged in diverse sectors such as power generation, steel and allied, non-profits, and communications.
Foreign investment momentum remained encouraging, with 78 companies attracting equity from international jurisdictions. In line with its mandate of promoting financial inclusion and investor protection, the SECP also issued 37 regulatory licenses in August. These included five for capital markets, four for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and 28 for non-profit associations.
To further strengthen the corporate ecosystem, the SECP has launched an extensive awareness campaign highlighting the benefits of incorporation. These include limited liability, structured governance, perpetual succession, and easier access to finance.
The regulator reaffirmed its commitment to digitization, regulatory reforms, and entrepreneurship, aiming to support sustainable economic growth and foreign investment inflows.