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  NTN Registration

Registration with the Federal Board of Revenue to obtain your National Tax Number — the identity every other tax interaction in Pakistan hangs off — and inclusion on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).

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Who needs this

Anyone earning taxable income in Pakistan: salaried individuals, freelancers, sole proprietors, AOPs and companies. Filer status on the ATL reduces the withholding rates you suffer on banking transactions, vehicle registration, property dealings and more.

What we'll need from you
  • CNIC (or passport for non-residents)
  • Active mobile number and email in your name
  • Proof of business address or employment
  • Nature of income (salary, business, property, foreign)
How we deliver

Step by step.

01

Eligibility & category check

We confirm the right registration category — individual, AOP or company — so the profile is correct from day one.

02

IRIS profile creation

Registration is completed on FBR's IRIS portal with your particulars and income sources.

03

Verification

Cell/email verification and biometric requirements completed as applicable.

04

ATL activation

We confirm your appearance on the Active Taxpayers List and hand over your credentials securely.

TimelineStraightforward individual registrations typically complete within a few working days once documents are in hand; ATL appearance follows FBR's update cycle.
Related Pakistan tax services
Income Tax ReturnsFBR Sales Tax — Registration & Monthly ReturnsProvincial Sales Tax on Services (PRA · SRB · KPRA · BRA)Withholding StatementsSECP Incorporation & Annual FilingsBookkeeping (Pakistan)Payroll (Pakistan)Tax Notices & Appeals
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do overseas Pakistanis need an NTN? +
If you have Pakistani-source income or assets (property, bank accounts, business interests), registration is usually the right move — and it's handled fully remotely.
Is NTN the same as being a "filer"? +
No — the NTN registers you; filer status comes from filing your return and appearing on the ATL. We handle both.
I registered years ago but never used it. Is that a problem? +
A dormant NTN with unfiled years should be reviewed before you file anything new — we check your IRIS history first and tell you plainly where you stand.

NTN Registration, done right.

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