ISLAMABAD, November 6, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 5,003 new companies in October, bringing the country’s total number of registered companies to 321,794.
According to the regulator, 99.9% of new registrations were completed online, reflecting the increasing use of digital incorporation services.
IT Sector Leads New Registrations
Information technology recorded the highest number of registrations at 991, followed by trading with 767 and services with 594.
Construction accounted for 295 new companies, while food and beverages recorded 219 and tourism 213.
Private limited companies represented 55.4% of new registrations, while single-member companies accounted for 41.6%.
Punjab Leads, Sindh Records 751
Punjab registered 2,663 companies, followed by Islamabad with 934 and Sindh with 751. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded 382, Gilgit-Baltistan 162 and Balochistan 111.
The SECP also reported that 173 foreign investors became company directors during the month.
Women accounted for 13% of participation as shareholders and directors.