Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan reports record 4,065 company registrations in July 2025 and issued 60 licenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan released data showing a record 4,065 company incorporations in July 2025, exceeding the previous monthly high of 3,609 in May 2025. Incorporations were processed almost entirely through digital channels (99.9%), taking the total number of registered companies in Pakistan to 262,309; total paid-up capital reported for the month was PKR 4.96 million. Private limited companies represented 57% of new registrations and single-member companies 39%, with the remaining 4% spanning public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organisations, companies limited by guarantee, and limited liability partnerships. Information technology and e-commerce led sector registrations (862), followed by trading (530), services (468), and real estate development and construction (398), while 96 newly registered companies reported foreign capital across multiple jurisdictions; the SECP also issued 60 licenses across regulatory domains, including five in capital markets, one in insurance, two for non-banking financial companies, and 52 for not-for-profit associations. Following a Registrars Conference, the SECP plans to launch a broad awareness drive to promote incorporation, highlighting practical benefits such as limited liability, separate legal entity status, structured governance, and easier access to finance.