The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan reported a record 3,609 new company registrations in May 2025, surpassing the previous monthly high of 3,442, with over PKR 2.7 billion in capital raised and around 99.9% of registrations processed digitally. The update also noted that 56 licences were granted across capital markets, insurance, non-banking financial services and the not-for-profit framework under Section 42. Private limited companies accounted for 59% of new registrations and single-member companies 37%, with the remaining 4% spanning public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organisations, guarantee-limited companies and limited liability partnerships. The largest sectoral additions were in information technology and e-commerce (718), trading (506), services (447), real estate development and construction (342), and tourism and transport (237), with additional growth across multiple other sectors; total registered companies in Pakistan rose to over 255,000. Licensing activity comprised three capital markets licences, one insurance licence, three licences in non-banking financial services, and 49 licences to non-governmental organisations under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017, while 98 newly registered companies reported capital from international investors.
Securites & Exchange Commission of Pakistan 2025-06-11
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan records 3,609 new company registrations in May 2025 and grants 56 licences
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan reported a record 3,609 new company registrations in May 2025, raising over PKR 2.7 billion, with 99.9% processed digitally. Private limited companies made up 59% of registrations, with significant growth in IT, e-commerce, and other sectors. Additionally, 56 licences were granted across various sectors, including capital markets and non-banking financial services, under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017.