🇵🇰 FEDERAL BOARD OF REVENUE
FBR NTN Registration
in Pakistan
Get your National Tax Number (NTN) and FBR IRIS login credentials setup in less than 24 hours. The first step toward becoming a compliant taxpayer in Pakistan.
What is an NTN?
Your National Tax Number (NTN) is your primary identification with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Essentially, your 13-digit CNIC acts as your NTN once you are formally registered in the FBR database.
Registering for an NTN provides you access to the FBR IRIS portal, enabling you to file your annual income tax returns, claim tax refunds, and officially transition from an undocumented citizen to a recognized taxpayer.
Why Register?
- **Property & Cars:** Essential for purchasing real estate or registering vehicles.
- **Bank Accounts:** Mandatory requirement by the State Bank for opening accounts.
- **Tax Filing:** You cannot file returns or become an Active Taxpayer without it.
The Cost of Being Unregistered
The government heavily penalizes individuals who are not registered in the tax net.
Double Withholding Taxes
Non-filers and unregistered individuals pay up to 100% higher withholding taxes on bank withdrawals, dividends, and utility bills compared to filers.
Blocked Major Purchases
You will be legally prohibited from purchasing property worth over a certain threshold or registering a new vehicle in your name.
Travel & SIM Restrictions
FBR has initiated actions to block mobile SIM cards and impose travel restrictions on individuals who evade registration and tax filings.
Our NTN Registration Package
We bypass the confusing portal and handle the entire registration for you quickly.
IRIS Account Creation
Setting up your official profile on the FBR IRIS online taxation portal.
OTP Verification
Handling the exact SMS and Email verification process required by FBR.
Profile Completion
Adding your residential addresses, employment status, and basic details.
NTN Certificate
Generating and delivering your official PDF NTN Certificate from FBR.
Tax Guidance
Brief consultation on when and how you need to file your upcoming returns.
NTN Registration Fee
INDIVIDUAL NTN
- FBR IRIS Profile Setup
- NTN Certificate Generation
- Same-day Processing
How to Register
A seamless digital process taking less than a day.
Submit Details
Send us your CNIC, mobile number, email, and utility bill.
Verification
You will provide us with the OTP codes sent by FBR to your phone and email.
FBR Submission
We complete the data entry and finalize your registration on the IRIS portal.
Receive NTN
We send you your official FBR NTN certificate and IRIS login credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
NTN stands for National Tax Number. It is a unique identification number issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to individuals and businesses for taxation purposes.
Any individual earning taxable income, buying property or vehicles, opening certain bank accounts, or wishing to avoid penalty withholding taxes must register for an NTN and file returns.
An Individual NTN is for salaried persons or individuals earning non-business income. A Business NTN (Sole Proprietorship) links a specific business name to your individual tax profile, allowing you to open business bank accounts.
You simply need your original CNIC, an active mobile number registered in your name (for OTP), your email address, and a paid electricity bill.
Once we have your details and perform the FBR IRIS registration, your NTN is generated immediately. The formal certificate can be downloaded the same day.
No. Getting an NTN is just registration. To appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and get lower withholding tax rates, you must also file your income tax return and pay the ATL surcharge.
Our professional fee for Individual NTN Registration and IRIS profile setup is just Rs. 5,000. There are no direct government fees for generating an NTN.
Yes. Once you are registered and have an NTN, it becomes mandatory to file an annual income tax return, even if your income is zero (Nil return).
We can help you recover or reset your FBR IRIS login credentials using your registered mobile number and email address.
Yes, non-resident Pakistanis can register for an NTN. However, their tax filing requirements and liabilities differ from resident Pakistanis.
Next Steps After NTN
Tax Return Filing
Already have an NTN? File your annual returns to become an Active Taxpayer.
Sole Proprietorship
Upgrade your individual NTN into a Business NTN to open commercial accounts.
SECP Registration
Launch a fully compliant Private Limited Company.
DON'T WAIT
Get Registered Today.
Avoid penalties, heavy withholding taxes, and restrictions. We process individual NTNs within hours.