The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has called on businesses to formalize their operations through corporatization, saying the shift would improve governance, increase transparency, and unlock greater access to investment and long-term growth opportunities.

Addressing members of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, SECP Commissioner Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza said the regulator is making incorporation more business-friendly by simplifying registration procedures, easing compliance requirements, and expanding digital services.

He said operating as a corporate entity enhances governance standards, strengthens business credibility, and improves access to formal financing and investment, making it easier for companies to scale their operations.

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Mirza added that corporatization is particularly valuable for family-owned enterprises seeking expansion and new sources of capital.

SECP Commissioner Muhammad Ali Farid Khwaja urged businesses and young investors to play a more active role in Pakistan’s capital markets through informed investment decisions. He said broader domestic participation would deepen financial markets, promote wealth creation, and support sustainable economic growth.

The commissioners reiterated the SECP’s commitment to fostering a transparent, digitally driven corporate environment while encouraging greater participation by businesses and investors to strengthen Pakistan’s economy over the long term.