SECP Registers Over 21,000 New Businesses in The First Six Months Of Current Financial Year

Pakistan’s corporate sector recorded strong growth in the first half of the current financial year, reflecting improving business confidence and renewed investment activity, according to data released by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).

The regulator registered 21,668 new companies between July and December, a 29% increase compared to the same period last year. The newly incorporated firms brought Rs. 30.7 billion in paid-up capital, taking the total number of registered companies to 279,724 nationwide.

The surge was driven mainly by technology and service-based businesses. IT and E-commerce topped the list with 4,277 new companies, followed by Trading- 2,997, Services- 2,686, and Real Estate- 2,031.

Analysts say the trend reflects changing consumer behavior, the expansion of digital services, and increased demand for online platforms, logistics, and property-related services.

While foreign investment volumes remain modest compared to regional peers, officials note that continued inflows indicate sustained international interest despite global economic uncertainty.

The rise in corporate registrations is expected to contribute to job creation, tax base expansion and private-sector led growth, particularly in urban centers.

Economists say continued progress will depend on maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, improving access to credit and simplifying regulatory processes.

With interest rates gradually stabilizing and reforms underway to improve the ease of doing business, officials are cautiously optimistic that the momentum will continue into the second half of the financial year.