ISLAMABAD  -  Corporate growth accelerates as SECP reports 2,956 new additions to the corporate sector companies in April 2025 bringing the count of total registered companies in the country to 252,321, reflecting growing confidence in Pakistan’s corporate sector.

Around 99.9% of the new company registrations are now being processed digitally which marks another step in the Commission’s efforts to provide a seamless, tech-driven regulatory environment that promotes transparency and supports ease of doing business in Pakistan. Private Limited Companies accounted for 56% of the total new registrations, while single-member companies represented 39%. The remaining 5% included public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, trade organization, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

A closer look at sectoral growth reveals strong activity across a range of industries. The information technology (IT) and ecommerce sectors saw the largest growth, adding 584 new companies. The trading sector followed with 402 new companies, services with 363 new companies, real estate development & construction recorded 255 new companies. Tourism and transport followed with 172, food and beverages with 140, education with 131, engineering, fuel and energy, and power generation with 108, cosmetics and toiletries, and chemical with 102, marketing and advertisement with 66, textile with 66, mining and quarrying with 63, corporate agricultural farming with 59, pharmaceutical with 55, and healthcare with 49 with new registrations. Other sectors contributing to this growth included communication-allied, auto and allied, sports and allied, tobacco, broadcasting and telecasting, steel, arts and culture, NBFCs etc. with 341 new companies.

Foreign investment in the corporate sector also showed encouraging signs of growth, with 92 new companies receiving capital from international investors. These investors hailed from a diverse set of countries, including Bahrain, Belgium, China, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and United States.

Looking ahead, the SECP remains committed to enhancing its digital infrastructure and further simplifying business processes to foster entrepreneurship, attract investment, reduce turnaround time and drive sustainable economic growth.

Meanwhile, The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a series of informative sessions aimed at business graduates across multiple educational institutions, focusing on the importance of corporatization and the business registration process. These sessions are part of SECP’s ongoing commitment to promote formalization, transparency, and sustainable business growth in Pakistan.

The initiative seeks to educate future entrepreneurs and business leaders about the benefits of corporatization, while also highlighting SECP’s facilitative measures and recent digital advancements that have not only streamlined the company registration process but also regulatory compliances. The sessions emphasize how these efforts contribute to the broader agenda of improving the Ease of Doing Business in Pakistan and increasing corporatization.

Through interactive discussions, live demos of the digital system, and real-world examples, students will gain practical insights into the registration procedures, legal frameworks, and digital tools introduced by SECP—such as the eZfile portal and digital company incorporation system. The program also aims to foster a culture of corporate governance and financial accountability from the grassroots level.

Speaking on the session with NUST business graduates, the in-charge Business Centre of SECP stated, “Educating the next generation of entrepreneurs is key to transforming Pakistan’s business landscape. By simplifying processes and embracing digital solutions, SECP is making it easier for start-ups, young entrepreneurs and SMEs to formalize and thrive in a competitive market thus unlocking unlimited business opportunities.”

This outreach program reflects SECP’s broader mission to foster an inclusive, transparent, and growth-friendly corporate sector, while supporting the government’s vision of a digital and economically empowered Pakistan.