Independent Report
Islamabad, Jan 11, 2026 — Digital and administrative reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have led to a sharp rise in company registrations and improved corporate transparency, the regulator said on Sunday.
SECP reported a 51% increase in company registrations compared to 2020. During FY2024–25, 35,087 new companies were registered, up from 27,542 the previous year. In the current fiscal year, 21,542 companies were registered between July and December 2025, with 99.9% registrations completed entirely online.
The commission said full digitalisation through its eZfile system, integrated with FBR, EOBI and provincial departments under the government’s one-window framework, has reduced time, cost and compliance burdens.
SECP’s reforms have gained global recognition, with the World Bank’s Business Ready 2024 ranking Pakistan sixth among 50 countries for starting a business. The regulator said reforms to strengthen corporate governance, AML frameworks and FATF-compliant risk-based supervision will continue.
