The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has outlined an initiative to boost corporatization and formalization by combining its streamlined, digital company registration process with strategic partnerships and an expanded public engagement campaign. Formal communications have been issued to a wide set of stakeholders, including government ministries, other regulatory authorities, the State Bank of Pakistan, land authorities, electricity distribution companies, chambers of commerce, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, and digital banking platforms such as Easypaisa and JazzCash. The partnerships are intended to encourage these organisations to prioritize engagement with SECP-registered companies, presenting incorporation as a route to limited liability and improved credibility, governance, scalability and access to capital, and linking SECP oversight and statutory compliance to reduced procurement risk and stronger enforceability of contractual obligations. The joint initiative is being supported by a targeted outreach programme comprising seminars, workshops and digital media engagement, delivered through the partner network to raise awareness among informal sector entities and to help identify and remove administrative barriers to corporatization.
Securites & Exchange Commission of Pakistan 2025-08-28
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan initiates cross-sector partnerships and outreach drive to increase corporatization
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has launched an initiative to enhance corporatization by integrating digital company registration with strategic partnerships and public engagement. Collaborating with government ministries and digital banking platforms, it promotes incorporation for limited liability, improved governance, and better capital access. A targeted outreach program, including seminars and digital media, aims to raise awareness and address administrative barriers for informal sector entities.