SECP registers 5,003 new companies in October, total reaches 321,794

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registered 5,003 companies in October 2026, bringing the countrywide total to 321,794, Profit by Pakistan Today reported. Online filings through the eZfile portal made up 99.9% of new registrations. Private limited businesses led with 2,773 incorporations, followed by 2,079 single-member companies.

Punjab recorded the most new registrations at 2,663, while Islamabad Capital Territory had 934 and Sindh 751. Information technology led business activity with 991 companies, ahead of trading at 767 and services at 594; the report also counted 173 foreign investors, most of them from China. Women represented 13% of shareholders and directors, 8% of chief executives and 11% of ultimate beneficial owners.