SECP Registers 5,241 New Companies in September, Total Touches 317,002

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 5,241 new companies in September 2026, taking the total number of registered companies in the country to 317,002.

According to SECP, 99.9% of registrations were completed online through its eZfile portal and integrated federal and provincial systems.

Private limited companies led the new incorporations with 3,013 companies (57.5%), followed by 2,058 Single Member Companies (39.2%). The Commission also registered 127 Limited Liability Partnerships, 29 not-for-profit companies, 10 public companies, two trade organizations and two foreign companies.

Province-wise, Punjab accounted for the highest share with 2,740 registrations (52.3%), followed by Islamabad with 1,009, Sindh 790, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 428, Gilgit-Baltistan 169 and Balochistan 105.

Sector-wise, Information Technology remained on top with 920 new companies, followed by Trading with 808, Services 599, Construction 339, Food and Beverages 239 and Tourism 222.

Foreign investment continued, with 167 foreign investors joining new companies. China led with 113 investors, followed by the US with 7 and the UK with 6.

SECP said female representation was 14% among shareholders and directors, 11% among ultimate beneficial owners and 8% among chief executives.

Chairman SECP Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu said company incorporation is vital for a documented economy and SECP is making registration simpler to boost entrepreneurship.