SECP breaks record with over 3,600 company registrations

June 11, 2025 (MLN): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) achieved a historic milestone in May 2025 by registering 3,609 new companies the highest ever in a single month surpassing the previous record of 3,442 set in January 2025.

The capital raised during the month amounted to over Rs2.7 billion.

Nearly 99.9% of these new registrations were processed digitally, underscoring the impact of SECP’s ongoing digital reforms aimed at simplifying business registration and fostering entrepreneurship across the country.

This momentum has brought the total number of registered companies in Pakistan to over 255,000, reflecting growing investor confidence.

Of the newly registered companies, Private Limited Companies constituted 59%, while single-member companies made up 37%.

The remaining 4% comprised public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, guarantee-limited companies, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

Sector-wise, Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce led with 718 new incorporations.

The trading sector followed with 506, while the services sector recorded 447.

Real estate development and construction saw 342 new registrations, followed by tourism and transport (237), food and beverages (187), and education (160).

Additional growth was noted in sectors including mining and quarrying (89), pharmaceutical (78), textile (74), marketing and advertisement (72), cosmetics and toiletries (67), engineering (62), and healthcare (51).

Other sectors such as chemical, transport, corporate agricultural farming, fuel and energy, Section 42, auto and allied, power generation, and sports and allied together contributed 519 new registrations.

To promote financial inclusion and expand market access, the SECP also granted 56 licenses during the month, according to the press release issued today.

These included three in capital markets, one in insurance, three in non-banking financial services, and 49 to NGOs under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017.

Foreign investment remained strong, with 98 new companies receiving capital from international investors, highlighting continued global interest in Pakistan’s corporate landscape.

The SECP reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the regulatory framework, enhancing transparency, and creating an inclusive, investor-friendly business environment nationwide.

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