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Pakistan’s corporate sector showed strong growth as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 14,802 new companies during the first four months of FY2025. The rise in incorporations, led by the IT and e-commerce sectors, highlights growing investor confidence and the success of SECP’s digital initiatives.
According to SECP data, 99.9% of new companies were registered online through the eZfile portal, bringing the total number of active companies in Pakistan to 272,918 with a combined paid-up capital of Rs. 20.59 billion. Private limited firms accounted for 59% of the registrations, while 37% were single-member companies.
A spokesperson for SECP said the trend
“reflects growing entrepreneurship across Pakistan, including smaller towns where digital access is transforming business registration.”
Punjab led with 7,476 registrations, followed by Islamabad (3,230), Sindh (2,197), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (1,320), Gilgit-Baltistan (337), and Balochistan (242).
The IT and e-commerce sectors topped the list with 2,999 new incorporations, followed by trading, services, and real estate. Meanwhile, 332 new companies attracted foreign investment from over 25 countries, including China, the U.S., and the UK.
The SECP also issued 94 new licenses in various sectors to promote market access and financial inclusion. Officials confirmed that a nationwide awareness campaign is underway to highlight the benefits of company incorporation and encourage entrepreneurship.
