Islamabad, November 12, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 14,802 new companies during the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY2025–26), highlighting growing investor confidence and accelerating formalization of Pakistan’s corporate sector.
According to an official SECP release, 99.9% of new incorporations were processed online via the eZfile system, reflecting the regulator’s continued focus on digital facilitation and ease of doing business. With these additions, Pakistan’s total number of registered companies has now reached 272,918, with an aggregate paid-up capital of Rs 20.59 billion recorded during the review period.
Company Structure Breakdown
A majority of new registrations were private limited companies (59%), followed by single-member companies (37%). The remaining 4% comprised public unlisted firms, not-for-profit organizations, trade associations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
Additionally, 10 foreign companies established a place of business in Pakistan, reinforcing global confidence in the country’s investment climate.
Provincial Distribution of New Companies
| Province / Territory | Companies Registered |
| Punjab | 7,476 |
| Islamabad Capital Territory | 3,230 |
| Sindh | 2,197 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 1,320 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 337 |
| Balochistan | 242 |
Nearly 30% of new registrations were recorded from 250 smaller cities and towns, including Layyah, Burewala, Bhakkar, Pakpattan, Hasilpur, Chaman, Gwadar, Turbat, Bannu, Swat, Thatta, Larkana, Hunza, and Gilgit—demonstrating SECP’s expanding digital outreach and inclusion beyond major urban centers.
Sector-Wise Incorporation Trends
| Sector | Companies Registered |
| Information Technology & E-commerce | 2,999 |
| Trading | 1,954 |
| Services | 1,807 |
| Real Estate Development & Construction | 1,393 |
| Tourism & Transport | 1,042 |
| Education | 787 |
| Food & Beverages | 751 |
| Mining & Quarrying | 346 |
| Marketing & Advertising | 342 |
| Textile | 327 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 284 |
| Agriculture & Farming | 242 |
| Healthcare | 242 |
| Cosmetics & Toiletries | 229 |
| Engineering | 236 |
| Fuel & Energy | 188 |
| Chemical | 184 |
| Auto & Allied | 153 |
| Other Sectors | 1,296 |
Foreign Investment and Licensing
The SECP reported that 332 newly registered companies received foreign investment from countries including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Malaysia, Germany, and the UAE, among others.
In addition, the Commission issued 94 new licenses across multiple regulatory areas, including capital markets (8 licenses), non-banking financial companies (15), and insurance surveyors (4), as well as 42 not-for-profit associations.
Digital Reforms and Entrepreneurial Support
To further boost incorporation rates, SECP 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.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure, simplifying regulatory processes, and promoting entrepreneurship to foster sustainable economic growth and foreign investment in Pakistan.