SECP Registers 4,761 New Companies in August 2026
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Sep, 2026) The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 4,761 new companies during August 2026, reflecting sustained momentum in business formalization, growing entrepreneurial confidence, and the success of SECP's facilitation and digital transformation initiatives. This is driven by the seamless functionality of the eZfile portal and near-total (99.9%) online registrations through integrated Federal and provincial systems.
This milestone has pushed the total number of registered companies in Pakistan to 311,765.
Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Chairman SECP, commented, "The continuous surge in corporate registrations reflects the growing trust of entrepreneurs and investors in Pakistan's transparent and business-friendly regulatory framework, powered by our digital transformation initiatives."
Private companies continued to account for the largest share of new incorporations, with 2,762 companies (58.01%), followed by 1,846 Single Member Companies (38.78%). Additionally, SECP registered:
- 113 Limited Liability Partnerships (2.37%)
- 28 Not-for-Profit companies (0.59%)
- 12 other companies (0.25%) including public companies, foreign and TOs.
Geographically, Punjab remained the hub of business activity, accounting for 2,547 (53%) of new registrations. This was followed by Islamabad Capital Territory with 843 (18%), Sindh with 702 (15%), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 407 (9%), Gilgit-Baltistan with 151 (3%), and Balochistan with 111 (2%).
The Information Technology sector was the primary engine of corporate growth, leading the monthly registrations with 872 new incorporations.
Other key industries showing robust performance include:
- Trading (732)
- Services (601)
- Construction (295)
- Tourism (232)
- Food and Beverages (216)
- E-Commerce (152)
- Real Estate Development (143)
- Education (129)
- Mining and Quarrying (103)
With a further 1,286 incorporations across other sectors, the data reflects a well-rounded expansion across multiple segments of the economy.
Foreign investors continued to demonstrate confidence in Pakistan's corporate sector. During August 2026, 134 investors from several countries participated in newly incorporated companies, led by China with 106 investors.