SECP registers 5,241 new companies in September, total tops 317,000
Mettis Global • • 1 min read
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan added 5,241 companies to its register in September 2026, bringing the national total to 317,002. Mettis Global reported that roughly 99.9% of those filings were made digitally, per the regulator.
Private limited companies formed the largest group with 3,013 registrations, followed by 2,058 single-member companies. By region, Punjab led with 2,740 new companies, ahead of Islamabad with 1,009 and Sindh with 790.
Information technology ranked first among sectors with 920 new companies, ahead of trading with 808 and services with 599. Foreign investors took part in 167 registrations, with China leading on 113 investors. Women held 14% of shareholder and director positions. SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu said the regulator is simplifying the registration process to support economic growth.
At a glance
- SECP registered 5,241 new companies in September 2026, lifting the total to 317,002.
- Private limited companies led types with 3,013 registrations, and Punjab accounted for 2,740.
- Information technology was the top sector with 920 new companies.
Originally reported by Mettis Global
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