Business Registration Statistics – Ministry of Commerce & Industry

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Registration Overview

Total Registered Businesses

18,420

New Registrations (2025)

4,860

Top Sector

Retail Trade

Top Region

Banaadir

By Entity Type

Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

8,200

Sole Proprietorships

5,400

Cooperatives

2,600

Industrial Firms

2,220

By Sector

Retail Trade

35%

Construction

22%

Hospitality

18%

Manufacturing

14%

Services

11%

Regional Distribution

Banaadir

8,240

Puntland

3,520

Jubaland

2,180

South West

1,950

Galmudug

1,240