The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,993 new companies in March 2026, reflecting an 11% year-on-year increase, according to official data. The rise indicates improving investor confidence and continued growth in business formalization across the country.
With these additions, the total number of registered companies in Pakistan has reached 290,041, the regulator confirmed. SECP stated that 99.9% of registrations were completed online through its eZfile portal, highlighting ongoing digital transformation and efforts to improve the ease of doing business.
Investment and Company Types
The total paid-up capital of newly registered companies stood at Rs. 2.80 billion, showing steady investment activity across multiple sectors.
- Private limited companies: 57%
- Single-member companies: 39%
- Others (public unlisted, not-for-profit, LLPs): 4%
Provincial Breakdown
- Punjab: 1,488 companies
- Islamabad: 552 companies
- Sindh: 447 companies
- Gilgit-Baltistan: 233 companies
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 224 companies
- Balochistan: 49 companies
Sector Performance
The IT and e-commerce sector led new registrations with 606 companies, followed by trading, services, and real estate development and construction. Other active sectors included tourism, food and beverages, education, textiles, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
Foreign Investment Interest
SECP also reported continued foreign interest, with 58 new companies involving overseas investment, primarily from China, Afghanistan, and the United Kingdom.
Officials said the data reflects sustained momentum in Pakistan’s corporate sector despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
