Sales Tax Registration in Pakistan

The Sales Tax Act 1990 applies almost to each and every business engaged in import, export, sale and purchase of goods that fall within its domain. This mean that every person engaged making taxable supplies including zero-rated supplies in Pakistan and is importer; exporter; seller; distributor; retailer; or wholesaler of goods is required to get registered for sales tax with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Mandatory Documentation for Sales Tax Registration in Pakistan

To open a business bank account, you'll need to provide the bank with a few key documents. These include a certificate of deposit, a recent electricity bill for your business premises, and a GPS-tagged photo of your business premises. The certificate of deposit shows that you have the minimum amount of money required to open an account, and the electricity bill and photo help the bank verify your business address.

Sales Tax Registration Procedure in Pakistan

Using IRIS Portal select Form 14(1) in Registration Tab on the Top of the Screen. Upon selecting the option system will ask you about the following information: In order to file your taxes, you will need to provide some information about your business. If you are an individual business, you will need to specify whether you are a manufacturer or something else. If you are a partnership firm, AOP, or company, you will need to provide details about your principle officer or authorized representative. You will also need to attach a bank account maintenance certificate that shows your IBAN number. Finally, you will need to enter some basic details about your business, such as the business name, activities, and address.

Bio Metric Verification

After receiving your Registration Number, you are required to visit the nearest NADRA E-Sahulat Centre within 30 days for biometric verification. If you do not complete your biometric verification within the given time, your Sales Tax registration will be cancelled and your name will be removed from the Active Taxpayer list of Sales Tax. At Burhan & Associates, we're proud to offer our clients successful registration and filing of sales tax returns in order to take advantage of plentiful tax benefits in Pakistan. We also offer services to clients engaged in dispute pertaining to Custom, FBR, and PRA tax audits, tax collection cases, penalty waivers, as well as tax appeals. We have a deep understanding of the legal and procedural issues in Tax disputes and recognize the uniqueness of each case. Thus, we seek out solutions that put our clients in the best position to achieve their goals in no time.

Lahore Office

Main Boulevard Gulberg, Main Market, Lahore, Punjab 54000
Mr. Ahmed Burhan

Faisalabad Office

Burhan Center, 97-99, Gulistan Market Railway Road, Faislabad, Pakistan
Mr. Ahmed Burhan

UK Office

Associate Office (London)
Mr. Ahmed Burhan