Record Number of Companies Registered with SECP in January 2025: 3442 New Registrations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has achieved a record-breaking milestone by registering 3442 companies in January 2025, marking a 39% increase compared to the monthly average of last year. This is the highest number of registrations in a single month, reflecting SECP’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment in Pakistan and facilitating business growth.
According to the SECP report, the commission registered companies across various sectors in January 2025, with a particular focus on the industrial sector. The Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors saw the most significant growth, with 652 new companies registered.
The report further highlighted the registration of new companies in different sectors, including:
– 463 new companies in the trade sector
– 411 new companies in various services
– 311 new companies in real estate development and construction
– 242 new companies in tourism and transportation
– 158 new companies in food and beverages
– 233 new companies in healthcare and pharmaceuticals
– 81 new companies in fuel and energy
– 124 new companies in education
– 119 new companies in mining and excavation
– 86 new companies in marketing and advertising
– 79 new companies in textiles
– 73 new companies in corporate agricultural farming
Additionally, 650 new companies were registered in other sectors such as auto and allied, power generation, sports, tobacco, and more.
The report also noted a trend of mergers among companies across different business structures. Of the total new registrations, 58% were private companies, 38% were single-member companies, and the remaining 4% included unlisted companies, non-profit organizations, trade organizations, and LLPs.
SECP’s ongoing digital transformation, efforts to streamline the registration process, and the implementation of a simplified regulatory framework have played a crucial role in achieving this milestone. The increase in company registrations is a testament to Pakistan’s growing business environment and the rising confidence of investors in the country’s regulatory framework.
The report emphasized SECP’s commitment to supporting business growth through continuous reforms and digitalization efforts, ensuring the inclusion and compliance of companies within the regulatory framework.
