Islamabad, January 11, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 21,542 new companies during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting a growing trend in corporate registrations across the country.
According to an official SECP statement released on Sunday, 35,087 new companies were registered in the full fiscal year 2024–25, up from 27,542 companies in 2023–24. The surge in registrations is attributed to digital reforms and administrative improvements introduced by the SECP, which have streamlined business processes, reduced compliance costs, and enhanced transparency.
The commission emphasized that the reforms have simplified company registration, boosted investor confidence, and improved Pakistan’s ease of doing business. Compared to 2020, corporate registrations have increased by 51 percent, reflecting the effectiveness of the modernization drive.
The SECP reported that 99.9 percent of company registrations were completed online through its eZfile system, demonstrating the success of its digitalization initiatives. The eZfile platform is fully integrated with key government institutions, including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), and relevant provincial departments. Following its integration with the One Window system, registration certificates are now issued automatically, saving businesses significant time and effort.
International recognition has also followed these reforms. Pakistan was ranked 6th among 50 countries on the World Bank’s Business Ready 2024 start-up indicator. Additionally, an IFC survey ranked SECP first among 65 federal regulatory authorities for government-to-business digital services and IT preparedness.
To strengthen corporate governance and transparency, companies are now required to comply with International Financial Reporting Standards, and SECP has enhanced its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework, established a Corporate Ultimate Beneficial Owner Registry, and implemented a risk-based supervisory system aligned with FATF standards.
During the launch of national regulatory reforms, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif declared SECP a “Reforms Champion”, praising its role in improving Pakistan’s business environment. The commission reaffirmed its commitment to technology-driven regulatory reforms to further promote ease of doing business, transparency, and sustainable economic growth.