Income Tax Registration (NTN)
A National Tax Number is the entry point to Pakistan's tax system. Without it you cannot file a return, appear on the Active Taxpayer List, open certain business bank accounts, or register for sales tax. We handle the full FBR IRIS enrolment so your number is issued correctly the first time.
- Turnaround
- Typically 1–2 working days once documents are complete
- Starting from
- Rs. 2,000
No charge for the first conversation.
You should consider this if…
- Salaried individuals who need to become filers
- Freelancers and IT exporters receiving foreign remittances
- Sole proprietors starting a new business
- Associations of Persons (AOP) and partnership firms
- Newly incorporated companies registered with SECP
Included in this service
- NTN issued and verified on the FBR portal
- IRIS account created with credentials handed over to you
- Business activity and branch details correctly mapped
- Guidance on staying on the Active Taxpayer List
How we handle it
Document review
We check every document against FBR requirements before anything is submitted, so the application is not rejected on a technicality.
IRIS enrolment
Your registration is filed on the FBR IRIS portal with the correct taxpayer category and business activity codes.
Verification
We complete phone and email verification and respond to any FBR query raised during processing.
Handover
You receive your NTN certificate, IRIS login credentials, and a short briefing on what to do next.
Documents you will need
Send what you have — we will tell you what is missing before anything is submitted, so nothing gets rejected on a technicality.
- CNIC (colour scan, both sides)
- Personal mobile number registered in your own name
- Email address you control
- Proof of business address — utility bill or rent agreement
- Letterhead and business bank account details (for businesses)
- Incorporation certificate and Memorandum (for companies)
Income Tax Registration questions
Still unsure? Call +92 339 6752500 and speak to a consultant directly.
- What is an NTN and do I really need one?
- The National Tax Number identifies you to the Federal Board of Revenue. You need it to file an income tax return, to appear on the Active Taxpayer List, to register for sales tax, and increasingly to open a business bank account or bid for contracts.
- Is my CNIC number the same as my NTN?
- For individuals, FBR uses your CNIC number as your NTN — but you still must complete registration on IRIS for it to become active. Businesses, AOPs and companies receive a separate seven-digit NTN.
- What is the difference between being registered and being a filer?
- Registration gets you an NTN. Becoming a filer means your name appears on the Active Taxpayer List, which requires filing your annual return. Non-filers pay significantly higher withholding tax on banking transactions, vehicle registration and property.
- Can you register a business that has not started operating yet?
- Yes. Many clients register before launch so that invoicing, bank accounts and vendor onboarding are ready from day one.
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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.