Islamabad, May 9, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported a significant boost in corporate activity, with the registration of 2,956 new companies during April 2025.
This surge has brought the total number of registered companies in the country to 252,321, highlighting rising investor confidence and continued momentum in Pakistan’s corporate landscape.
The SECP noted that an overwhelming 99.9% of these new registrations were completed through its digital platform, demonstrating the success of its tech-driven initiatives aimed at promoting transparency, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and enhancing ease of doing business. The SECP’s digitalization strategy continues to attract entrepreneurs and investors, both local and international, by simplifying the regulatory process.
Of the new companies registered in April, 56% were private limited companies, while 39% were single-member companies. The remaining 5% comprised public unlisted companies, non-profit organizations, trade associations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs), reflecting the diversity in Pakistan’s emerging business landscape.
Sector-wise, the Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors led the charge with 584 new companies, underlining the growing digitization of the economy. The trading sector followed with 402 companies, while the services sector added 363 companies. Real Estate Development and Construction recorded 255 new entries, reflecting robust urban development.
Other key sectors showing substantial growth included tourism and transport (172 companies), food and beverages (140), and education (131). Additionally, 108 companies were registered in engineering, energy, and power generation, while the cosmetics, chemical, and toiletries sector added 102. The textile and marketing industries both registered 66 new companies each, while 63 were added in mining and quarrying, 59 in corporate agricultural farming, and 55 in pharmaceuticals. Healthcare saw 49 new company registrations.
A further 341 companies were registered across miscellaneous sectors, including communication, automotive, sports, tobacco, media, steel, arts, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), signaling broad-based corporate growth.
Foreign investment in Pakistan’s corporate sector also displayed a positive trend, with 92 companies receiving funding from international investors. These investors came from a range of countries, including China, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Germany, and Malaysia.
The SECP continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s evolving business environment, encouraging formalization, and fostering sustainable corporate growth.