Public Guide - Pakistan

Tax registrationstep by step

IRIS orientation, document prep by business type, official FBR links, and downloads — including FBR’s own IRIS manuals (PDFs) so you can read the same material the tax office publishes.

Start here

Skim the glossary, then walk through the five stages. Download the companion guide or open FBR’s PDF manuals directly.

Go to steps

Important notice

This page is general orientation only. Laws, thresholds, and IRIS screens change. For binding decisions use the live FBR website and IRIS, or a qualified tax professional in Pakistan.

Quick glossary

Short definitions so the rest of the page reads clearly — align with FBR’s own FAQ PDF for login and NTN details.

FBR

Federal Board of Revenue — federal tax administration in Pakistan.

IRIS

Digital system for profiles, registration tasks, and many tax filings at iris.fbr.gov.pk.

NTN

National Tax Number; your taxpayer identifier (login rules vary by entity — see FBR FAQs).

AOP

Association of Persons (e.g. partnership) — different document set than a sole business.

SECP

Where companies are incorporated before you mirror details on FBR.

Step-by-step registration

Follow in order. Exact IRIS labels change when FBR updates the portal — the IRIS Dashboard Manual below shows the live menu structure.

Create access to IRIS

Open the FBR IRIS portal and register for login if needed. Use a strong password and an email or mobile you control for OTP and notices. For company flows, the person signing up should be authorised (director or nominee).

Complete taxpayer profile

After login, complete your profile: identity, address, business category (individual, AOP, company). Upload scans in the formats and sizes IRIS requests; keep originals.

Apply for or activate NTN

Use the registration area in IRIS to apply for NTN or link an existing record. Pick the correct category. Companies: incorporate with SECP first, then match SECP particulars exactly.

Save acknowledgements and note your NTN when issued.

Sales tax / further registrations (if applicable)

Depending on activity and law, you may register for sales tax or other heads. Confirm eligibility on FBR or with a qualified adviser — do not rely on informal advice alone.

After registration: compliance basics

File returns by due dates shown for your category, update profile when address, bank, or structure changes, and use only official FBR channels for payments.

Required documents (overview)

What IRIS asks for depends on your category. Use this table to gather paperwork; the downloadable companion repeats this with more detail.

Document	Individual / sole	AOP	Company
CNIC / NICOP	Usually required	All partners	Directors / authorised persons
Business / office address proof	Usually required	Principal place	Registered office
Partnership deed	—	Typically required	—
SECP incorporation & constitution	—	—	Required
Bank proof (if prompted)	If asked	If asked	If asked

Official websites

Confirm you are on genuine government sites before entering credentials or uploading documents.

FBR IRIS (registration, returns, profile)
Main portal for NTN profile, registration, and filing.
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Policies, notifications, and taxpayer information.
SECP – company incorporation
Incorporate a company before FBR company taxpayer setup.
FBR – Income tax information
Official income tax pages, notices, and service links.

Official FBR IRIS manuals (PDF)

These PDFs are hosted by FBR on e.fbr.gov.pk. Open or save them from the official server — we do not mirror copyright PDFs; we link you to the source.

IRIS Dashboard Manual
Dashboard, mega menu, and registration-related navigation in IRIS 2.0 (screens and steps as published by FBR).
Open PDF
IRIS — Filing tax return (declaration)
How to file income tax declarations in IRIS after you are registered and a return is due.
Open PDF
IRIS FAQs (English)
User ID rules (CNIC/NTN), login, profile, and common registration and profile questions.
Open PDF
IRIS FAQs (Urdu)
Urdu FAQ for the same topics — useful for shared reading with family or staff.
Open PDF
Sales tax & Federal Excise return (IRIS)
For ST-registered persons: filing new sales tax and FED return in IRIS (post-registration).
Open PDF

Downloadable companion guide

Pakistan tax registration guide

A structured handbook: glossary, registration pathway, documents by entity type, security tips, and a table of official FBR PDF links — suitable for saving, printing, or sharing with your accountant.

Download companion (.pdf)