In February 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,046 new companies, pushing the total number of registered firms in the country to 246,608. This steady rise underscores growing confidence in Pakistan’s corporate sector.
Notably, 99.9 per cent of the new registrations were processed digitally, reflecting the SECP’s continued efforts to streamline its operations with technology. This move towards a more digital regulatory environment not only promotes transparency but also enhances the ease of doing business in Pakistan.
Breaking down the figures, Private Limited Companies made up 58 per cent of the new registrations, while Single-Member Companies accounted for 39 per cent, a 1 per cent increase from the previous month.
The remaining 3 per cent comprised public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organisations, trade bodies, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). In addition, three foreign firms have also set up their operations in Pakistan.
Sectoral growth was led by Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce, which saw 635 new companies enter the market. Trading came in second with 389 new registrations, followed by services with 379 companies.
The real estate and construction sector continued to perform robustly, adding 296 new companies. Other sectors also contributed to the expansion, including tourism and transport with 165 new firms, food and beverages with 139, education with 104, and marketing and advertisement with 78 new registrations.
Additionally, the mining and quarrying industry saw 76 new firms, textiles recorded 75, and the engineering sector added 67 new companies.
In sectors such as corporate agricultural farming, cosmetics and toiletries, and fuel and energy, each registered 56 new companies. Collectively, other industries contributed 475 new companies to the total.
Foreign investment remained a strong pillar of growth, with 53 new companies receiving international capital, a positive indicator of investor confidence in Pakistan’s economic landscape.
