Pakistan Sees Record Business Growth in July 2025

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered a historic 4,065 new companies in July 2025, marking the highest monthly registrations since records began. This 12.6% increase from May 2025’s previous record reflects improved digital processing, with 99.9% of incorporations completed online. The surge pushes Pakistan’s total registered companies to 262,309, with Rs4.96 million in new paid-up capital injected into the economy.

Private limited companies dominated registrations at 57%, while single-member firms accounted for 39%. Sector-wise, Information Technology and e-commerce led with 862 new businesses, followed by trading (530) and real estate development (398). Notably, 96 foreign-invested companies joined Pakistan’s market, signaling growing international confidence. The SECP also issued 60 licenses, including five for capital markets and 52 for non-profit associations, broadening financial inclusion.

This boom stems from the SECP’s streamlined digital infrastructure and entrepreneur-focused reforms, including reduced bureaucratic hurdles. A recent Registrars Conference paved the way for nationwide awareness campaigns promoting incorporation benefits like limited liability, tax efficiency, and access to financing. The regulatory body’s facilitative approach has particularly empowered SMEs and tech startups, aligning with global business trends.

As Pakistan’s corporate landscape expands, the challenge lies in sustaining this momentum through continued regulatory modernization. The SECP’s July performance demonstrates how targeted policy adjustments can unlock private sector potential. If maintained, this trajectory could significantly bolster job creation and foreign investment, positioning Pakistan as an emerging hub for agile enterprises in the region.