ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 5,003 new companies in October 2026, increasing the total number of registered companies in the country to 321,794. The eZfile portal facilitated 99.9% of these new registrations online, reflecting a shift towards digital processes.

According to Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, the majority of the new incorporations were private limited companies, numbering 2,773 and representing 55.4% of the total. Single member companies followed with 2,079 registrations, accounting for 41.6%. The remainder included 105 Limited Liability Partnerships, 39 Section 42 licensed companies, and seven other entities, comprising public, foreign, and trade organizations.

Regional data showed Punjab leading with 2,663 new registrations, followed by Islamabad Capital Territory at 934, Sindh with 751, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at 382, Gilgit-Baltistan with 162, and Balochistan at 111. The Information Technology sector dominated with 991 new companies, while Trading and Services sectors followed with 767 and 594 registrations, respectively.

Foreign investment was noted in the newly registered companies, with 173 foreign investors participating. The largest number came from China, totaling 129, followed by Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Male individuals were the majority among shareholders, ultimate beneficial owners, directors, and chief executives, though female representation was noted at 13% among shareholders and directors.