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SECP Reports 21,668 New Firms in H1 FY26 as Digital Reforms Accelerate Registrations

SECP credits eZfile integration plus governance upgrades for faster, mostly online incorporations.

Overview

  • The regulator recorded 21,668 incorporations in the first half of FY26, a 29% year-over-year rise that brought in Rs30.7 billion in paid-up capital.
  • SECP says 99.9% of registrations are completed online through eZfile, which is integrated with FBR, EOBI and the government One Window to issue certificates automatically.
  • Company formations totaled 35,087 in FY2024–25 versus 27,542 the prior year, extending a sustained increase since 2020.
  • New registrations were led by IT and e-commerce, followed by trading, services and real estate, indicating strong tech and services activity.
  • Foreign participation reached 524 newly incorporated firms with Rs1.26 billion from 731 investors, led by China at 71%, alongside measures such as a UBO registry and FATF-aligned supervision.