The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has urged the country’s business community to formalize their operations through corporatization, emphasizing that registered corporate structures can improve governance, transparency, and long-term investment opportunities.
Speaking at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, SECP Commissioner Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza said the regulator is actively simplifying incorporation procedures, reducing compliance requirements, and expanding digital services to make it easier for businesses to register as formal corporate entities.
He noted that corporatization offers several advantages, including stronger governance frameworks, improved business credibility, and easier access to formal financing and investment channels. According to him, the initiative is especially beneficial for family-owned businesses seeking expansion and external capital.
SECP Commissioner Muhammad Ali Farid Khwaja also stressed the importance of promoting an investment culture in Pakistan. He encouraged businesses and young investors to actively participate in the capital market through informed decision-making, saying increased domestic participation would strengthen financial markets and support economic growth.
The commissioners reaffirmed SECP’s commitment to building a transparent, digital, and investor-friendly corporate environment, aimed at encouraging broader participation from businesses and individuals in Pakistan’s financial system.
