Sales Tax
Sales Tax Registration (STRN) with FBR
Sales tax registration gives your business a Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN) so it can charge sales tax on taxable supplies of goods and claim input tax. It is required for manufacturers above the threshold, importers, wholesalers, distributors and certain retailers. Registration is done on IRIS with biometric verification and proof of business premises. Tax Services PK prepares and follows up the complete application.
Who needs it
Who is this service for?
- Manufacturers (above the prescribed turnover threshold)
- Importers and commercial exporters
- Wholesalers and distributors
- Tier-1 retailers and suppliers to companies that require an STRN
Our process
How it works
Eligibility
We confirm whether registration is compulsory or voluntary for you.
Documents
We collect business, bank and premises documents.
IRIS application
We file the sales tax registration application on IRIS.
Biometric & follow-up
You complete biometric verification, and we follow up until the STRN is issued.
Checklist
Documents required
- CNIC of owner / directors / partners
- NTN or company registration documents
- Bank account maintenance certificate
- Proof of business premises (rent agreement / ownership, utility bill)
- Photos of premises and, for manufacturers, machinery and electricity connection details
What we handle
What's included
- New STRN registration
- Changes to registration particulars
- Restoration after suspension or blacklisting
- Monthly return setup and training
FAQs
Sales Tax Registration (STRN): frequently asked questions
Who must register for sales tax in Pakistan?
Manufacturers above the prescribed threshold, importers, wholesalers, distributors and certain retailers are required to register. Others may register voluntarily, for example to supply to companies that need an STRN.
Is biometric verification required?
Yes, sales tax registration generally requires biometric verification of the applicant through NADRA e-Sahulat or another designated facility.
Is FBR sales tax the same as PRA sales tax?
No. FBR administers sales tax on goods. Sales tax on services in Punjab is administered by the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA). Some businesses need both registrations.
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