How to Register in FBR – Step by Step Online Registration Guide

What is NTN

The national Tax number is an identification document of the people who are registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) government of Pakistan.

NTN Stands for the national tax number. It is a tax identity for people and organizations who gain more than Rs. 400 thousand every month. In Pakistan, all nationals who hold a credit card, an auto or own a business must get an NTN certificate from the Income Tax office.

How to Register in FBR

Here Taxpayer Registration means, obtaining a National Tax Number (NTN) from the Federal Board of Revenue for making taxable transactions. A National Tax Number (NTN) can be obtained for Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Federal Excise purposes. This NTN can also be used for the Import and Export of goods.

Registration Procedure in FBR

1- Taxpayer Registration can be obtained in any of the following two ways:

• Apply online at FBR Portal by visiting https://e.fbr.gov.pk
• Apply on paper at any of the Taxpayer Facilitation Centres (View List of TFC Centers)

2- Taxpayer registration is available for the following three types of persons:

• Company.
• Association of Persons (AOP)
• Individual

3- For registration of all the above types of persons, there is a single form notified by FBR which can be downloaded by Download Taxpayer Registration Form. This form can be used for the registration of new taxpayers as well as for making changes in particulars. It is the responsibility of each registered taxpayer to notify the changes in his particulars such as address, contact number, e-mail, the name of employer, bank account number, etc.

How to apply for New Registration Online

1- You can apply online for new registration by performing the following steps:

• Step 1: Visit the FBR Portal Online and apply for new registration in FBR

(a) Select the taxpayer type (Individual, AOP, or Company)
(b) Enter the CNIC/NTN/Reg.Inc., according to the selected taxpayer type
(c) Enter the Name of the taxpayer
(d) Enter “Image character”
(e) Click “OK”

• Step 2: An online form based on the taxpayer type (Individual, AOP, Company) selected in step 2 above will appear on the next screen. Complete all the particulars appearing on the form. You may save the form with available information and resume at the altering stage if so required.

• Step 3: After completion of the online registration form, Verify the form by clicking the “Verify” button

• Step 4: After successful verification, Submit the form by Clicking the “Submit” button. The system will assign a Token Number which should be noted for checking the status of the application either online or by calling at 24-Hrs help line at 051-111-772-772.

Note:
Once the taxpayer registration application is approved, the system will send an e-mail to the taxpayer.
The NTN Certificate can be obtained by visiting any of the Taxpayer Facilitation Centers and submitting a duly signed copy of the online application along with the required documents.
In order to avail of various electronic services (e-Services) offered by FBR such as Changing the Registration Particulars, e-Filing of Returns (Sales Tax and Income Tax), e-Filing of Withholding tax Statements, e-Payments, etc.; you may apply for e-Enrollment apply for e-Enrollment online from here and user id, password, and PIN.

NTN Sample!