The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan published its monthly incorporation update, reporting 3,278 new company registrations in August 2025, with 99.9% processed digitally. Total registered companies reached 265,587 and paid-up capital for the month totalled PKR 7.74 billion. Private limited companies accounted for 59% of new registrations and single-member companies for 39%, with the remaining 4% comprising public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations and limited liability partnerships. By sector, Information Technology and e-commerce led (670 incorporations), followed by trading (413), services (394), and real estate development and construction (297), alongside activity across tourism and transport, food and beverages, education, mining and quarrying, textiles, pharmaceuticals and other sectors. Foreign capital featured in 78 newly registered companies, and 37 licences were issued across regulatory domains, including five in capital markets, four to non-banking financial companies and 28 to not-for-profit associations. The SECP is launching an awareness drive to promote incorporation, highlighting benefits including limited liability, separate legal entity status, structured governance, tax efficiency and easier access to finance, alongside continued efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and streamline regulatory processes.
Securites & Exchange Commission of Pakistan 2025-09-08
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registers 3,278 new companies in August 2025 with 99.9% processed digitally
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan reported 3,278 new company registrations in August 2025, with 99.9% processed digitally, bringing the total to 265,587. Private limited companies made up 59% of new registrations, with Information Technology and e-commerce leading sector incorporations. The SECP is launching an awareness drive to promote incorporation benefits and enhance digital infrastructure.