Sales Tax Registration (STRN) with FBR

Overview

Register for Sales Tax the Right Way

Businesses that manufacture, import, supply or sell goods above certain thresholds, and many others dealing with large buyers, need to be registered for sales tax with FBR. Registration gives you a Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN), allows you to issue sales tax invoices and to claim input tax on your purchases.

The application is made on IRIS and usually involves business premises details, bank account information, electricity connection details and biometric verification. Incomplete applications are a common cause of delay. We prepare the application with you, guide you through the verification steps and follow up until registration is approved.

What We Do

What Our Registration Service Covers

From the first assessment to your first return, we guide you through every step.

Checking whether sales tax registration is required for your business
Preparing the registration application on IRIS
Business premises, bank and utility connection details
Guidance on biometric verification
Follow-up with FBR until the STRN is issued
Advice on invoice format and record keeping
Setting up your first monthly return

Who Needs This

Who Needs Sales Tax Registration?

Requirements depend on your business type, turnover and customers.

Manufacturers

Businesses producing taxable goods, including many small and cottage industries above the threshold.

Importers and Distributors

Businesses importing or supplying goods in the supply chain.

Retailers

Retailers covered by FBR's sales tax rules, including those integrated with FBR's point-of-sale system.

Documents Required

We will confirm the final list for your business.

CNIC of owner, partners or directors
Business NTN and IRIS login
Proof of business premises (ownership or rent agreement)
Recent electricity bill of the business premises
Business bank account details
Partnership deed or SECP documents (for firms and companies)
Photographs of the business premises, if required

How It Works

Four clear steps from your first message to completed work, with updates at every stage.

Eligibility Check

We confirm whether you need registration and explain the obligations that come with it.

Prepare Documents

You share premises, bank and ownership documents; we check them for gaps.

Application and Verification

We file the application on IRIS and guide you through biometric verification.

STRN Issued

Once approved, we explain invoicing and set up your monthly filing.

Good to Know

Before You Register

Registration brings monthly obligations

After registration you must file a sales tax return every month, even if there were no sales. Plan for this before registering, or let us manage it for you.

Input tax can reduce your liability

Registered businesses can usually claim the sales tax paid on business purchases against the tax charged on sales, if the purchases are from registered suppliers and properly documented.

Keep proper invoices

Sales tax invoices must contain specific details, including both parties’ registration numbers. Correct invoicing from day one avoids problems at the time of audit.

FAQs

Questions About Sales Tax Registration (STRN)

Answers to the questions clients ask us most about this service.

How long does sales tax registration take?

It depends on FBR’s verification process, including biometric and premises checks. Straightforward cases are typically completed within a couple of weeks.

Is biometric verification required?

In most cases FBR requires biometric verification of the owner or directors. We tell you exactly where and how to complete it.

Can I register for sales tax without an NTN?

No. Income tax registration (NTN) comes first. If you do not have one, we register you for both.

What happens if I do not file monthly returns?

Non-filing can result in penalties, default surcharge and suspension or blacklisting of the registration. Regular filing keeps your registration active.

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