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ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan reported the registration of 2,993 new companies in March 2026, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year.

This upward trend reflects growing investor trust in Pakistan’s business landscape. It also underscores SECP’s ongoing push toward digitalization and simplifying business processes, aligned with the government’s broader economic reform agenda. Notably, almost all registrations—around 99.9%—were completed online through the eZfile system, highlighting the success of digital platforms.

With these new additions, the total number of registered companies in Pakistan has climbed to 290,041. The combined paid-up capital of the newly formed firms reached Rs. 2.80 billion, showing continued financial commitment across multiple sectors.

In terms of company structure, private limited companies made up the majority at 57%, while single-member companies accounted for 39%. The remaining share included public unlisted companies, non-profit organizations, and limited liability partnerships.

Regionally, Punjab led the way with 1,488 new registrations. It was followed by Islamabad Capital Territory with 552, Sindh with 447, Gilgit-Baltistan with 233, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 224, and Balochistan with 49 companies.

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Sector-wise, IT and e-commerce remained the top contributors, adding 606 new companies. Other major sectors included trading, services, and construction. Additional activity was seen in tourism, food and beverages, education, textiles, mining, agriculture, marketing, engineering, healthcare, and energy-related industries.

Foreign investment also showed positive momentum, with 58 new companies receiving funding from international investors. China led the list, followed by contributions from Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, and several other countries including Germany, Japan, and the United States.