SECP Sets New Record with 3,609 Company Registrations in May 2025

Islamabad — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has achieved a historic milestone by registering 3,609 new companies in May 2025, the highest number ever recorded in a single month. This surpasses the previous record of 3,442 companies registered in January 2025.

The total capital raised by these newly registered companies exceeded Rs. 2.7 billion, with nearly 99.9% of registrations processed through SECP’s digital platform, highlighting the success of its ongoing digital reforms aimed at simplifying business registration procedures and promoting entrepreneurship.

The surge in registrations reflects growing investor confidence and has raised the total number of registered companies in Pakistan to over 255,000.

Private Limited Companies made up 59% of the new registrations, while single-member companies accounted for 37%. The remaining 4% included public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, guarantee-limited companies, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

Sector-wise, the Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors led the growth with 718 new companies, followed by trading (506), services (447), real estate development and construction (342), tourism and transport (237), food and beverages (187), and education (160). Other sectors showing notable increases included mining and quarrying, pharmaceuticals, textiles, marketing and advertisement, cosmetics and toiletries, engineering, and healthcare.

In support of its efforts to improve market access and financial inclusion, SECP issued 56 new licenses across various regulatory domains, including capital markets, insurance, non-banking financial services, and NGOs under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017.

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Furthermore, foreign investment in Pakistan’s corporate sector gained momentum with 98 companies securing capital from international investors.

The SECP remains dedicated to fostering a transparent, investor-friendly environment and enhancing the ease of doing business in Pakistan.