The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) said today that it has registered 3,046 new companies in February 2025, bringing the total to 246,608.

This surge underscores growing confidence in Pakistan’s corporate sector. Notably, digital processing accounts for 99.9 of these registrations, marking a significant shift towards a tech-driven regulatory framework that supports business transparency.

Private Limited Companies constituted 58 of the new registrations, while single-member companies made up 39, an increase of 1 from the previous month. The remaining categories included public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, trade organizations, and limited liability partnerships. Additionally, three foreign companies have established operations in Pakistan.

Sectoral growth highlighted the IT and ecommerce sectors leading with 635 new companies. The trading sector followed with 389, services with 379, and real estate development and construction with 296. Other industries such as tourism, food and beverages, education, and mining also contributed significantly to the overall growth. Foreign investment also rose, with 53 companies receiving international capital.

The SECP plans to continue enhancing its digital infrastructure and simplifying business procedures to encourage entrepreneurship, attract investment, and support sustainable economic growth.