How much does NTN registration assistance cost?
Accountify charges a starting professional fee of PKR 3,000 for a straightforward individual / sole proprietor case. Applicable taxes are additional. Company/AOP registration, profile corrections, return filing and sales tax registration are separately quoted. Registration does not guarantee ATL status. Read guide →
What documents do I need for an individual NTN?
Prepare identity particulars, your own registered mobile SIM/email and a bank account-maintenance certificate. A business also needs premises evidence and a recent paid utility bill. Read guide →
Is my CNIC my NTN?
After FBR e-enrolment, an individual uses the 13-digit CNIC as the registration number. AOPs and companies receive a seven-digit NTN. Check that registration has actually been completed. Read guide →
Does an NTN automatically make me an active taxpayer?
No. Income tax registration and ATL status are separate. Check your actual status through FBR and review applicable filing requirements. Read guide →
What is an STRN, and is it the same as an NTN?
STRN is the federal Sales Tax Registration Number. An NTN identifies income tax registration; it does not by itself authorise sales tax collection. If you ask for a TRN, we clarify the Pakistan registration you need. Read guide →
What documents are needed for federal sales tax registration?
Common preparation includes Iris access, business/branch particulars, business bank evidence, GPS-tagged premises photographs and utility details. Manufacturers need additional machinery/meter evidence. Applicability is reviewed first. Read guide →
Is biometric verification required after Iris sales tax registration?
FBR’s published procedure requires NADRA e-Sahulat biometric verification within 30 days. Track completion and any further authority queries. Read guide →
Which authority handles sales tax on services?
Assess the location and service. Relevant authorities include PRA, SRB, KPRA and BRA; FBR administers ICT service-tax requirements. Cross-province and mixed supplies need specific review. Read guide →
How do I register a company with SECP?
Choose the structure, prepare identity/business/share information, apply through eZfile for name reservation and incorporation, review documents, pay official fees and respond to observations. Read guide →
Does a newly incorporated company receive an NTN?
SECP forwards complete and accurate incorporation information to FBR through its integrated process. Verify the NTN result and resolve errors before starting a duplicate application. Read guide →
What happens after company incorporation?
Assess the registered-office requirement, banking, taxes, licences and continuing corporate filings. Annual and event-based obligations depend on the company’s circumstances. Read guide →
How do I join a chamber of commerce?
Apply to the relevant chamber using its current form. Prepare identity, tax, banking, premises and entity records, plus representative authority and endorsements where required. Documents and fees vary by chamber. Read guide →
What should I keep for an income tax return?
Keep income and banking evidence, tax deductions/payments, prior filings and asset/liability records. An applicable individual wealth statement also needs supported personal spending and wealth movements. Read guide →
Which accounting software can I use in Pakistan?
Options to assess include QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Odoo, SAP Business One, Dynamics Business Central, Candela and SMEDA SMAP. Check the edition and Pakistan-specific requirements before purchase. Read guide →
Who signs a statutory audit report?
A separately appointed eligible independent auditor performs the audit and signs its report. Accountify prepares accounts and supporting schedules and coordinates requests within an agreed scope. Read guide →
Are government fees and software included in your prices?
Published fees are starting professional fees. Government charges, software, applicable taxes and independent auditor fees are additional unless your written quotation includes them. Read guide →
Reviewed 13 October 2026. Read the linked guide and official sources for your case.