The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) achieved a historic milestone in January 2025, incorporating its highest-ever number of companies, 3,442, in a single month.
The unprecedented achievement marks a 39% increase compared to the monthly average of the previous year, reflecting the SECP’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and promoting ease of doing business in Pakistan.
In the first month of 2025, the SECP registered companies from various sectors, with a significant concentration in key industries. The Information Technology and ecommerce sectors saw the largest growth, adding 652 new companies. They were followed by the trading sector, which registered 463 new companies; services with 411 new companies; and real estate development and construction 311 new companies.
Tourism and transport saw 242 new entrants; food and beverages 158; healthcare and pharmaceutical 233; fuel and energy 81; education 124; mining and quarrying 119; marketing and advertisement 86; textiles 79; and corporate agricultural farming 73 new registrations. Other sectors contributing to the growth included automobile and allied sectors; power generation; sports and allied sectors; and tobacco, which combined saw 650 new registered companies.
In a statement, the SECP noted the incorporation trend highlights the growing preference for different types of business structures. Private companies accounted for 58% of the total new registrations, while single member companies represented 38%. The remaining 4% included unlisted companies, non-profit organizations, trade organizations and LLPs.
The SECP’s continued digital transformation, simplified registration processes, and facilitative regulatory framework have played a crucial role in achieving this milestone. The surge in company registrations is a testament to Pakistan’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and the increasing confidence of investors in the country’s regulatory framework.
The SECP said it remains committed to supporting business growth through ongoing reforms and digitization initiatives, ensuring seamless company incorporation and compliance processes.