SECP registers 21,668 new cos during July-Dec 2025-26

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 21,668 new companies during July-December (2025-26) covering leading sector i.e. IT & E-Commerce, trading, services and real estate sector.

Pakistan’s business landscape continues to demonstrate strong momentum, reflecting rising investor confidence and a positive economic outlook, according to the latest incorporation data from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).

During the first six months of the current financial year, the SECP registered 21,668 new companies. These incorporations contributed Rs. 30.7 billion in paid-up capital, representing a 29 percent increase compared to the 16,839 companies registered during the same period last year. The total number of registered companies now stands at 279,724.

Consistent growth was recorded across multiple sectors. The top ten sectors by incorporations were led by IT & E-Commerce with 4,277 companies, followed by Trading (2,997 companies), Services (2,686 companies), and Real Estate (2,031 companies).

This sectoral diversity highlights expanding entrepreneurial activity, particularly in technology-driven and service-oriented industries.

Foreign investor interest also remained robust. During the period, 524 newly incorporated companies received foreign investment amounting to Rs. 1.26 billion, with participation from 731 foreign investors.

China emerged as the leading source, accounting for 71percent of total inflows. It was followed by Afghanistan (8 percent), the United States (2percent), and the United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, South Korea, Norway, Vietnam, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, each contributing 1percent. An additional 11percent of investment originated from other countries.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026