June 11, 2025 : The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) reached a historic milestone in May 2025, registering 3,609 new companies — the highest number ever recorded in a single month. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 3,442 set in January 2025, signaling robust momentum in entrepreneurial activity.
The fresh incorporations brought in over Rs2.7 billion in paid-up capital, while nearly 99.9% of registrations were processed through SECP’s fully digitized platform, showcasing the success of its ongoing digital transformation and commitment to ease of doing business.
With this boost, the total number of registered companies in Pakistan has crossed 255,000, reflecting rising investor confidence and continued economic formalization.
Private Limited Companies accounted for the majority at 59% of new registrations, while 37% were single-member companies. The remaining 4% included public unlisted companies, not-for-profit entities, companies limited by guarantee, and LLPs.
Sectoral Highlights:
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Information Technology and e-commerce led the surge with 718 incorporations.
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Trading and services sectors followed with 506 and 447 companies respectively.
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Real estate and construction saw 342 new registrations.
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Other notable sectors included:
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Tourism and transport (237)
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Food and beverages (187)
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Education (160)
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Mining and quarrying (89)
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Pharmaceutical (78)
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Textile (74)
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Marketing & advertisement (72)
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Cosmetics & toiletries (67)
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Engineering (62)
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Healthcare (51)
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An additional 519 companies were registered across diverse sectors such as chemicals, energy, agriculture, power generation, and sports-related industries.
Licensing and Investment Activity:
The SECP also issued 56 licenses in May, including:
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3 in capital markets
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1 in insurance
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3 in non-banking financial services
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49 to not-for-profit organizations under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017
Foreign participation remained solid, with 98 new companies receiving foreign investment — a strong signal of sustained international interest in Pakistan’s corporate ecosystem.
The SECP reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing transparency, reinforcing regulatory oversight, and building an inclusive, investor-friendly environment to accelerate formal business growth in Pakistan.
