Islamabad, March 6, 2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Friday confirmed that company registrations in Pakistan have reached 287,049 by the end of February 2026, reflecting sustained growth in the country’s corporate sector.
According to the SECP, 3,444 new companies were incorporated in February 2026. Private limited companies made up 59% of new registrations, followed by single-member companies at 38%. The remaining 3% consisted of public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, limited liability partnerships, and foreign companies.
Foreign Investment Highlights
The SECP reported robust foreign investment, with 82 newly incorporated companies receiving international shareholding. China led with participation in 44 companies, followed by the United States with seven. Other foreign investors included Palau, Germany, Egypt, the United Kingdom, Australia, Afghanistan, Yemen, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Jordan, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, the Philippines, Turkey, Portugal, Belgium, and additional countries.
Foreign investment was concentrated in:
• Mining & quarrying
• Trading
• Information technology
This indicates strong international interest in Pakistan’s natural resources, commercial markets, and growing digital economy.
Regional Distribution of New Companies
| Region | New Registrations |
| Punjab | 1,696 |
| Islamabad Capital Territory | 656 |
| Sindh | 555 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 317 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 174 |
| Balochistan | 46 |
Sector-wise Growth
| Sector | New Companies |
| IT & E-commerce | 723 |
| Trading | 531 |
| Services | 434 |
| Real Estate & Construction | 323 |
| Tourism & Transport | 194 |
| Food & Beverages | 165 |
| Education | 107 |
| Mining & Quarrying | 79 |
| Textile | 69 |
| Marketing & Advertisement | 64 |
| Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals | 116 |
| Corporate Agricultural Farming | 57 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Engineering | 52 |
| Cosmetics & Communications | 94 |
| Fuel & Energy | 42 |
| Lodging | 37 |
| Auto-allied Industries | 35 |
| Other Sectors | 266 |
SECP noted that this broad-based growth across regions and industries highlights Pakistan’s expanding industrial and business base, reinforcing confidence in the country as an investment-friendly and business-oriented economy.