Income tax return filing in Pakistan, every year.

Every company and every individual with an NTN must file an income tax return with FBR annually, even if there’s no tax due, to stay compliant and remain on the Active Taxpayer List.

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Who files, and why

Filing isn't optional, even at zero income

FBR requires an annual return from every registered company, regardless of whether it turned a profit. For individuals, filing is required once income crosses the taxable threshold, and is generally recommended even below it to stay on the Active Taxpayer List.

A return includes your income, expenses, tax already withheld (for example on your bank transactions or utility bills), and any tax due or refundable. We prepare and file this on your behalf so nothing is missed.

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Confirm whether you're currently on FBR's Active Taxpayer List.

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Register your NTN

You'll need an NTN before you can file any return at all.

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Sales tax registration

A separate, more frequent filing if your business supplies taxable goods or services.

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Common questions

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Who has to file an income tax return in Pakistan?

Every company registered with SECP, and every individual with an NTN whose income exceeds the taxable threshold, must file an annual income tax return with FBR.

Do I need to file a return even if my company made no profit?

Yes. A company must file an annual return even at zero profit or a loss — failing to file at all carries different, often steeper, consequences than filing a nil return.

What happens if I file my return late?

Late filing can trigger a penalty and may result in your name being removed from FBR's Active Taxpayer List (ATL), which raises the withholding tax rate applied to many of your transactions.