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.
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.