Digital transformation and foreign investments drive Pakistan's corporate sector growth

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 3,046 new companies in February 2025, according to a statement on Tuesday.

This brings the total number of companies registered in the country to 246,608, reflecting growing confidence in Pakistan’s corporate sector.

Around 99.9% of new company registrations are now being processed digitally, marking 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 58% of the total new registrations, while single-member companies represented 39%, showing a 1% increase from the previous month.

The remaining 3% included public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, trade organizations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Three foreign companies have also established a place of business in Pakistan.

A closer look at sectoral growth reveals strong activity across a range of industries. The Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors saw the largest growth, adding 635 new companies.

The trading sector followed with 389 new companies, services with 379 new companies, and real estate development & construction recorded 296 new companies.

Tourism and transport added 165 new companies, food and beverages added 139, education added 104, marketing and advertisement added 78, mining and quarrying added 76, textile added 75, engineering added 67, and corporate agricultural farming, cosmetic and toiletries, and fuel and energy sectors each added 56 new registrations.

Other sectors contributed to this growth with 475 new companies.

Foreign investment in the corporate sector also showed encouraging signs of growth, with 53 new companies receiving capital from international investors.

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.