Plain guidance on tax and compliance in Pakistan
Deadlines shift, rates change with each Finance Act, and FBR's requirements move with them. We write things down here so our clients are not caught out.
Written by the people who do the filing
Every article is reviewed by a consultant and dated, so you can see how current it is.
- Income Tax2
- Sales Tax1
- Company & Corporate1
- Freelancers & IT1
- Sales Tax
NTN vs STRN: which registration do you actually need?
Two different registrations, two different obligations, and a lot of businesses holding the wrong one. How to tell them apart before you commit.
Read article5 min - Income Tax
What to do when FBR sends you a notice
A notice is not an accusation, but it is not something to sit on either. What the deadlines mean, what happens if you ignore it, and how to respond properly.
Read article6 min - Freelancers & IT
Freelancers and foreign remittance: getting the tax treatment right
Export income can be taxed concessionally — but only if it arrives through the right channel and is declared properly. What Pakistani freelancers need in place.
Read article6 min - Company & Corporate
SMC, private limited or AOP: choosing a structure in Pakistan
The structure you register determines your liability, your tax position and how easily you can take on partners or investment. It is hard to change later.
Read article7 min
Our most-asked topics
Each service page includes the process, the documents required, realistic timelines and answers to the questions clients actually ask.
- Income Tax Registration (NTN)Get your NTN and join the Active Taxpayer List
- Income Tax Return FilingFile accurately, claim what you are owed, stay on the ATL
- Sales Tax Registration (STRN)Get STRN-registered and start issuing compliant tax invoices
- Company Registration (SECP)Incorporate with SECP — SMC, private limited or partnership
- Tax Notices & ComplianceReply properly, defend your position, close the matter
- PSEB RegistrationRegister your IT company or freelance practice with PSEB
Dated, reviewed, and deliberately not specific about rates
Tax rates, thresholds and deadlines in Pakistan change with every Finance Act and by FBR notification. Articles that quote a percentage go out of date within months, and out-of-date tax guidance is worse than none.
So we explain how things work and what the process requires, and we tell you to confirm the current figures rather than pretending they are fixed. Every article carries a published date and a last-reviewed date.
Ready to get compliant — and stay that way?
Whether it is your first return or a notice you would rather not face alone, our team will tell you exactly where you stand.