Which tax service do you actually need?
Most people arrive with one of five problems. Match yours to the right guide:
- I have no NTN yet. Start with NTN registration in Pakistan.
- I need to file my yearly return. See income tax filing in Pakistan and the income tax return last date in Pakistan.
- I am a non-filer paying higher tax. Read how to become a tax filer in Pakistan.
- My business sells goods or services. You may need sales tax registration in Pakistan (STRN) or provincial sales tax on services (PRA, SRB, KPRA, BRA).
- I received an FBR notice. Go to FBR notice reply and tax audit support before the reply date passes.
Can you file your own return, or should you hire a tax consultant?
You can file your own return. FBR does not charge for registration or for filing on IRIS. Many salaried people with one employer and no other income do this every year.
When you hire a tax consultant in Pakistan it should be because one of these applies: you have business or rental income, foreign remittances, several properties or vehicles, a wealth statement that must reconcile, an AOP or company return, or a notice from FBR. Mistakes on these returns can cost more than the consultant's fee.
How to choose the best tax consultant in Pakistan
Rankings of the "best tax consultant" are usually paid advertising, so judge for yourself. The same five questions work when you compare tax filing companies: the best tax filing company in Pakistan is the one that answers all of them clearly.
- Who will actually prepare and review my return, and what are their qualifications?
- What is the total fee, and what does it include (registration, return, wealth statement, notices)?
- Will I receive a copy of the filed return and the IRIS acknowledgment?
- Do you keep my CNIC and IRIS password private, and how do you handle them?
- What happens if FBR raises a question after filing?
Be careful with any firm that guarantees a refund or a specific amount of tax saved before seeing your documents.
Tax consultant near me in Pakistan: do you need someone in your city?
No. IRIS and SECP filing are online, so a consultant in another city can do the same work as one on your street. Documents can be shared securely by WhatsApp or email. Clients in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar and other cities can therefore work with us remotely. If you prefer to meet in person, our office is in Karachi; see the Karachi office page.
How much do tax filing services cost?
The government charges nothing to register for an NTN or to submit a return on IRIS. Any fee you pay covers a consultant's preparation and submission work. It varies with the complexity of your return, so ask for the total in writing before you start. Our guide to official fees and consultant fees lists what is free and what is not.
Which tax services do companies and startups need?
A company needs its own NTN after SECP incorporation, an annual return, and often sales tax registration and monthly withholding statements. Read FBR registration after SECP incorporation for the order of steps and corporate tax consultant services in Pakistan for ongoing compliance.