SECP registers 2,757 new companies in March 2025

April 18, 2025 (MLN): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,757 new companies in March 2025, pushing the total number of registered companies in the country to 249,365.

Demonstrating the success of its digital transformation, SECP reported that 99.9% of the new company registrations were processed digitally, creating a seamless, tech-driven regulatory environment that fosters transparency and supports ease of doing business in Pakistan.

Of the new registrations, 54% were Private Limited Companies and 40% were Single-Member Companies, according to the press release issued today.

The remaining 6% comprised public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, trade organizations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

Sector-wise, Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce led the way with 552 new companies, followed by the trading sector with 350 and services with 313.

Real Estate Development & Construction added 256 companies, while Tourism and Transport accounted for 161, Food and Beverages 147, Education 127, and Corporate Agricultural Farming 124.

Other notable additions included Textile (65), Marketing and Advertisement (63), Mining and Quarrying (54), Pharmaceutical (51), and the Engineering, Fuel and Energy, and Chemical sectors with 41 new registrations each.

An additional 371 companies were registered across sectors such as Power Generation, Healthcare, Communication, Auto and Allied, Sports and Allied, Tobacco, Broadcasting and Telecasting, Steel, Arts and Culture, and NBFCs.

Foreign investment activity remained strong, with 73 new companies receiving capital from international investors representing countries such as Australia, China, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Vietnam, and Yemen.

The SECP reiterated its commitment to further enhancing its digital infrastructure and simplifying processes to boost entrepreneurship, attract investment, cut turnaround time, and promote sustainable economic growth.

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