Pakistan experienced a significant boost in company registrations during the fiscal year 2025-26, with newly incorporated firms increasing by 24 percent compared to the previous year, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) announced. By the end of the fiscal year, the total number of registered companies in the country had climbed to 301,615, indicating sustained growth in the corporate sector.
June alone saw a record monthly high, with 4,323 new companies registered. Public sector company registrations also rose by 25 percent throughout the year, further contributing to the overall expansion.
Regionally, Punjab led with the highest number of new incorporations, totaling 22,364 firms, followed by Sindh with 6,691 and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 3,820. Notably, Gilgit-Baltistan recorded the most rapid growth rate, with registrations surging 65 percent to 1,585 companies. Balochistan also showed strong performance, with a 36 percent increase resulting in 759 new firms. These figures highlight the dynamic development occurring in Pakistan’s less populous regions.
The trading sector dominated new company formations, accounting for 41 percent of all registrations during the fiscal year. This sector’s prominence reflects ongoing commercial activity and market expansion within the country.
Meanwhile, foreign investment demonstrated considerable momentum, with international investors establishing 1,014 new companies, collectively contributing a paid-up capital of Rs2.5 billion. Chinese investors led this influx, followed by investors from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Spain. These foreign-backed companies were primarily concentrated in trading, mining, and information technology sectors, underscoring Pakistan’s growing appeal as an investment destination.
