The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) continued its upward momentum in March 2025 with SECP company registration reaching 2,757 new entities. This surge reflects Pakistan’s growing embrace of digital registration and streamlined business processes, as the total number of registered companies now stands at 249,365.
Digital Transformation Leads the Way
An overwhelming 99.9% of the new companies were registered online through SECP’s digital portal. This shift highlights the success of Pakistan’s push toward a technology-driven regulatory environment. The fully digital registration model promotes efficiency, transparency, and ease of doing business, aligning with global best practices.
Breakdown of Company Types
Private Limited Companies dominated the new entries, making up 54% of total registrations. Single-member companies followed closely, contributing 40%. The remaining 6% comprised public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, trade associations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
Sector-Wise Growth Insights
Several sectors showed remarkable performance in March:
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Information Technology and E-commerce topped the list with 552 new companies, reflecting Pakistan’s growing digital economy.
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Trading added 350 companies, indicating continued strength in commercial activity.
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Services followed with 313 registrations, while Real Estate Development & Construction recorded 256.
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Other active sectors included:
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Tourism and Transport: 161 companies
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Food and Beverages: 147
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Education: 127
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Corporate Agricultural Farming: 124
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Textile: 65
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Marketing and Advertisement: 63
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Mining and Quarrying: 54
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Pharmaceutical: 51
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Engineering, Fuel and Energy, and Chemical: 41 each
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A further 371 companies were registered across diverse sectors such as Power Generation, Healthcare, Communication, Auto and Allied, Sports, Tobacco, Broadcasting, Steel, Arts and Culture, and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
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Encouraging Trends in Foreign Investment
In a promising sign for Pakistan’s business climate, 73 new companies attracted foreign investment in March. International investors came from a broad mix of countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Vietnam, and Yemen.
This influx highlights growing global confidence in Pakistan’s regulatory framework and market potential.
SECP’s Vision Going Forward
SECP continues to focus on simplifying its processes and expanding digital infrastructure. Its goal is to reduce turnaround time for company registration, encourage entrepreneurship, and foster sustainable economic growth. By streamlining regulatory procedures, the commission is helping build a more investor-friendly environment that supports both local businesses and foreign stakeholders.
The steady growth in registrations, sector diversity, and foreign involvement signal a positive direction for Pakistan’s corporate sector.
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