The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has achieved a historic milestone by incorporating 3,442 new companies in January 2025, marking the highest-ever registrations in a single month. This represents a 39% increase compared to the previous year’s monthly average, showcasing SECP’s efforts to create a business-friendly environment and promote ease of doing business in Pakistan.
The record-breaking registrations spanned a wide range of industries, with the Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors leading the way by adding 652 new companies. The trading sector followed with 463 new registrations, while the services sector added 411 companies. Real Estate Development & Construction recorded 311 new incorporations.
Other notable sectors included:
- Tourism and Transport: 242 new companies
- Healthcare & Pharmaceutical: 233 new companies
- Food and Beverages: 158 new companies
- Education: 124 new companies
- Mining and Quarrying: 119 new companies
- Marketing and Advertisement: 86 new companies
- Textile: 79 new companies
- Corporate Agricultural Farming: 73 new companies
- Additionally, 650 companies were registered across other sectors, including Auto and Allied, Power Generation, Sports and Allied, Tobacco, and Fuel & Energy.
The incorporation trend also highlighted a growing preference for diverse business structures. Private companies accounted for 58% of the total registrations, while single-member companies made up 38%. The remaining 4% included unlisted companies, non-profit organizations, trade organizations, and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).
SECP attributed this achievement to its ongoing digital transformation, simplified registration processes, and a facilitative regulatory framework. These initiatives have significantly streamlined company incorporation and compliance processes, encouraging entrepreneurs and investors to establish businesses in Pakistan.
