Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP registered 3046 new companies in February 2025, bringing the total number of registered firms in the country to 246,608.
This growth underscores rising confidence in Pakistan’s corporate sector and highlights the ongoing shift toward a digitally-driven regulatory environment.
Currently, 99.9% of all new company registrations are processed through digital channels, reflecting SECP’s commitment to technology-driven transparency and business-friendly reforms.
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Among the newly registered firms, Private Limited Companies made up 58% of the total, while Single-Member Companies accounted for 39%, marking a 1% increase compared to the previous month.
The remaining 3% consisted of public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, trade organizations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Additionally, three foreign companies have officially established a business presence in Pakistan.
Sectoral Expansion
A deep dive into sector-wise growth reveals strong momentum across multiple industries. The Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors led the way with 635 new company registrations, followed by trading with 389 new firms and services adding 379 companies.
The real estate development and construction industry continued to expand, welcoming 296 new businesses. Other key sectors experiencing growth included:
- Tourism & Transport – 165 new companies
- Food & Beverages – 139 new registrations
- Education – 104 new firms
- Marketing & Advertisement – 78 new companies
- Mining & Quarrying – 76 new businesses
- Textile – 75 newly registered firms
- Engineering – 67 new entrants
- Corporate Agricultural Farming, Cosmetics & Toiletries, and Fuel & Energy – 56 each
An additional 475 companies were registered across various other sectors, further reinforcing Pakistan’s diverse economic expansion.
Foreign Investment & Future Outlook
Foreign direct investment in Pakistan’s corporate sector also showed positive momentum, with 53 newly registered companies attracting international capital.
Looking forward, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP registered 3046 new companies remains committed to enhancing its digital infrastructure and simplifying regulatory processes to encourage entrepreneurship, attract foreign investment, and accelerate economic development.
These initiatives aim to further reduce turnaround times, making Pakistan’s business ecosystem more efficient and accessible.
