Sales Tax Registration and Return

Sales Tax Registration and Return Filing in Lahore

Sales Tax is a mandatory tax levied on the sale of goods and certain services in Pakistan. If you’re operating a business in Lahore and meet the threshold requirements, registering for sales tax and filing regular returns with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is legally required. This guide explains how to register and file your sales tax return in Lahore.

Who Needs to Register for Sales Tax?

You must register for sales tax if you are:

A manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or retailer of taxable goods
A service provider in a province or federally taxed category
A business with taxable turnover exceeding PKR 7.5 million annually
Operating in sectors such as textile, electronics, food, construction, or online sales
Required by law or voluntarily seeking registration for business credibility

Sales Tax Registration Process in Lahore

Create an Account
Submit Application for Sales Tax Registration
Provide business details including:
CNIC and NTN
Business address & utility bill
Bank account details
Business type and activity
Photographs and documents (incorporation certificate if applicable)
Physical Verification (if required)
FBR may verify your premises through a field officer or third-party service.
Issuance of STRN (Sales Tax Registration Number)
Once approved, you will receive a Sales Tax Registration Number to start collecting and filing tax.

Filing Sales Tax Returns

Frequency: Monthly (due by the 15th of each month)
How to File:
1. Log in to your FBR IRIS account
2. Select Sales Tax Return
3. Enter sales and purchase figures with input and output tax
4. Attach invoices or annexures if required
5. Submit and download acknowledgment
Important: Penalties apply for late filing or incorrect data submission.

Benefits of Sales Tax Registration

Legal compliance and eligibility to do business with registered companies
Ability to claim input tax adjustments
Improved reputation with corporate clients and suppliers
Access to government tenders and contracts
Transparent business record for funding and auditing

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