SECP Registers Over 10,500 New Companies And 218% Higher Investments The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 10,511 new companies during February–April 2026, reflecting a 21 percent increase compared to 8,693 companies incorporated during the same period last year. Around 220 companies were registered with foreign shareholding, with cumulative paid-up capital reaching Rs882 million, compared to Rs277 million in the corresponding period last year, marking an increase of approximately 218 percent. In April alone, 4,082 companies were registered; the highest monthly incorporation figure recorded by the regulator. According to official data, investors from more than 22 countries established companies in Pakistan during the period. Foreign investment was largely concentrated in trading, services, information technology, construction, and mining sectors, with Chinese investors remaining among the most active foreign participants. The SECP also reported strong improvement in corporate compliance filings amid enhanced enforcement measures. The corporate registry received 61,960 statutory returns during the period, compared to 38,326 returns filed in the same period last year (+61 percent).
Published: May 17, 2026 1:22 pm
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