The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,993 new companies in March 2026, marking an impressive 11% increase compared to the same period last year. This steady rise highlights growing business confidence and economic activity across Pakistan.
A significant milestone in this growth is the shift towards digital transformation, with 99.9% of company registrations completed online through the SECP’s eZfile portal. This reflects improved ease of doing business and efficient regulatory processes in the country.
With these new incorporations, the total number of registered companies in Pakistan has reached 290,041, showing continuous expansion in the corporate sector. The total paid-up capital of these newly registered firms stands at Rs2.80 billion, indicating sustained investment across multiple industries.
Private limited companies dominated the registrations, accounting for 57% of the total, followed by single-member companies at 39%. The remaining 4% includes public unlisted companies, non-profit organizations, and limited liability partnerships.
Regionally, Punjab led with 1,488 new companies, followed by Islamabad (552), Sindh (447), Gilgit-Baltistan (233), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (224), and Balochistan (49).
Sector-wise, Information Technology and e-commerce emerged as the leading industries, contributing 606 new companies. Trading, services, real estate, tourism, food, and education sectors also showed strong participation, reflecting diversification in Pakistan’s economy.
Additionally, foreign investment remains encouraging, with 58 companies receiving international funding, signaling global interest in Pakistan’s market.
Overall, the latest SECP data highlights a positive trend in entrepreneurship, digitalization, and sectoral growth, reinforcing Pakistan’s evolving business landscape.
