Sales Tax Registration (STRN) & Provincial Tax (PRA, SRB, KPRA)

We handle federal Sales Tax Registration (STRN) with FBR for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and goods retailers, as well as provincial sales tax registrations with PRA (Punjab), SRB (Sindh), KPRA (KPK), and BRA (Balochistan) for service providers.

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Timeline: 3 to 5 Working Days Pakistan Bar Council & FBR Registered

Who Needs This Service?

Goods manufacturers, wholesalers, commercial importers, distributors, Tier-1 retailers, and service sector firms (IT, marketing, construction, logistics, consulting) providing taxable services across Pakistan.

How It Works (Step-by-Step)

Premises & Bank Profiling

Prepare business bank maintenance certificate, utility bill inspection, GPS geotagged photo documentation, and ownership/tenancy verification.

Portal Filing & Application Lodgment

Draft and lodge STRN application on FBR Iris (Goods) or provincial e-portal (Services) with complete manufacturing/trading particulars.

Biometric Verification & STRN Certificate

Facilitate biometric verification through the Tax Asaan mobile app or NADRA e-Sahulat kiosk to secure the active Sales Tax Registration Certificate.

Documents & Requirements

Business Bank Account Maintenance Certificate in the entity's name.
Paid electricity/gas bill of the registered business premises (< 3 months).
Registered tenancy agreement or ownership title deed for business address.
Clear photographs of business premises including entrance board, office machinery/stock, and utility meter.
GPS coordinates (Latitude & Longitude) of the office/factory location.
CNIC copies and biometric presence of the owner / partners / directors.

Pricing & Engagement

Complete registration package including business premise verification assistance, biometric facilitation, and initial Annex-C return setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An NTN covers Income Tax obligations on net profits, whereas an STRN (Sales Tax Registration Number) is required to charge, collect, and adjust Sales Tax (GST) on gross supplies or services.

Yes. FBR and provincial authorities require mandatory biometric verification of the proprietor, principal officer, or authorized director via Tax Asaan or NADRA kiosk within 30 days of application.

Sales tax liability must be paid into the government treasury by the 15th of each month, and the complete electronic Sales Tax Return (Annex-C) must be submitted by the 18th.

Sales tax on services is a provincial subject. Service companies register with PRA (Punjab), SRB (Sindh), KPRA (KPK), BRA (Balochistan), or FBR (for Islamabad Capital Territory).

Legal Basis: Sales Tax Act 1990 Section 14, Sales Tax Rules 2006, and Provincial Sales Tax on Services Acts. Content last reviewed: September 2026

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Need immediate assistance with sales tax registration (strn) & provincial tax (pra, srb, kpra)? Connect directly with our legal & tax specialists in Islamabad.

0311 6803735 Call +92 311 6803735

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info@javidlawassociates.com