The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) today reported a significant increase in company registration for the month of May, under which a total of 3,161 new companies were formally established. With this, the total number of registered companies in the country has reached an impressive 297,239.
Of these companies, 99.9% completed the online registration process, demonstrating the effectiveness of digital platforms in improving administrative procedures. Punjab led with 1,643 newly registered companies, while Islamabad followed with 596 and Sindh with 479. Meanwhile, 260 companies were registered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 112 in Gilgit-Baltistan, and 71 new companies were welcomed in Balochistan.
The information technology and e-commerce sectors were at the forefront, with IT alone seeing the formation of 598 new companies. Trading businesses were close behind with 503, while the services sector added 404 new companies. The real estate and construction industries also saw notable activity, with 303 new registrations.
The tourism and transport sectors also maintained interest, with 206 new companies established. The report highlighted international interest in Pakistan’s business environment, noting that investors from 17 different countries registered companies in the country. Notably, 89 Chinese shareholders acquired directorships, a testament to the strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
The paid-up capital of companies supported by foreign investors reached 139.4 million rupees, reflecting the financial commitments of international stakeholders in Pakistan’s economic landscape.