SECP registers 2,993 new companies in March 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registered 2,993 new companies in March 2026, marking an 11% increase compared to the same month last year.

The rise reflects growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s corporate sector and continued reforms aimed at improving ease of doing business.

The SECP said around 99.9% of registrations were completed online through its eZfile system, highlighting ongoing digital transformation efforts. The total number of registered companies has now reached 290,041.

The combined paid-up capital of newly registered firms stood at Rs. 2.80 billion, showing continued investment activity across multiple sectors.

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Private limited companies made up 57% of new registrations, followed by single-member companies at 39%, while the rest included public unlisted firms, non-profit organisations and limited liability partnerships.

Among regions, Punjab led with 1,488 new companies, followed by Islamabad Capital Territory (552), Sindh (447), Gilgit-Baltistan (233), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (224), and Balochistan (49).

Sector-wise, information technology and e-commerce remained dominant with 606 new firms, followed by trading, services, and construction and real estate. Other active areas included tourism and transport, food and beverages, education, textiles, mining, agriculture, marketing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and energy.

Foreign investment also remained steady, with 58 new companies reporting overseas participation. Major contributions came from China, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, and several other countries across Asia, Europe and North America.