SECP registers 5,241 new companies in September

Business Recorder reported that the SECP added 5,241 fresh firms during September 2026, taking the national tally to 317,002. Of these registrations, 99.9% were processed online through the regulator's eZfile platform, which links with federal and provincial databases, a statement issued on Friday said.

Private limited companies formed the largest group with 3,013 registrations (57.5%), ahead of 2,058 single member companies (39.2%). Punjab recorded the most new registrations at 2,740 (52.3%), while Islamabad Capital Territory added 1,009 and Sindh 790. Within sectors, information technology led with 920 incorporations, followed by trading at 808.

Foreign investors took part in September's incorporations, with 167 investors from various countries, China accounting for 113 of them. Female representation stood at 14% among shareholders and directors, 11% among ultimate beneficial owners and 8% among chief executive officers, according to the statement. SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu said company formation supports a documented economy and that the regulator is working to simplify registration.