The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,757 new companies in March 2025, pushing the total number of registered companies in the country to 249,365. A key highlight of the report is the strong surge in the IT and e-commerce sectors, which saw 552 new entries, leading all industries for the month.
"Around 99.9% of new company registrations were completed digitally, reflecting Pakistan’s growing shift toward a seamless, tech-driven regulatory environment," the SECP stated.
Sector-Wise Breakdown of March 2025 Registrations
| Sector | New Companies |
|---|---|
| IT & E-commerce | 552 |
| Trading | 350 |
| Services | 313 |
| Real Estate & Construction | 256 |
| Tourism & Transport | 161 |
| Food & Beverages | 147 |
| Education | 127 |
| Corporate Farming | 124 |
| Textile | 65 |
| Marketing & Advertisement | 63 |
| Mining & Quarrying | 54 |
| Pharmaceutical | 51 |
| Engineering, Fuel & Energy, Chemical | 41 each |
| Other Sectors (incl. Power, Auto, Culture) | 371 combined |
Global Confidence: Foreign Investment in 73 New Companies
73 new companies registered in March received foreign investment, with contributions coming from:
Australia | China | Hong Kong | Kyrgyzstan | Latvia | Lebanon
Malaysia | Norway | Singapore | Spain | Vietnam | Yemen
This diverse international participation reflects growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s startup and business ecosystem.
Company Type Distribution
- Private Limited Companies: 54%
- Single-Member Companies: 40%
- Others (Public Unlisted, LLPs, NPOs, etc.): 6%
What's Next?
The SECP remains focused on:
- Expanding its digital infrastructure
- Simplifying business registration
- Reducing turnaround time
- Encouraging entrepreneurship and foreign investment
"We’re committed to creating a transparent, efficient environment that drives sustainable economic growth," said an SECP official.