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.
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 reported a record 4,065 company incorporations in July 2025, primarily processed digitally, raising the total to 262,309 registered companies. Private limited companies constituted 57% of new registrations, with IT and e-commerce leading sector registrations. The SECP plans an awareness drive to promote incorporation benefits following a Registrars Conference.