Sales Tax Registration, Filing, Audits & Refunds
From sales tax registration to monthly return filing, audits, and refunds — we keep your sales tax compliance current and defensible.
Talk to a Consultant- FBR STRN Registration
- Monthly Return Filing
- Audit Representation
- Refund Follow-Up
Who Must Register for Sales Tax?
Sales tax is an indirect tax levied on the supply of taxable goods and services in Pakistan. Registered businesses collect tax from customers, file periodic sales tax returns, and remit the collected tax to FBR.
- Manufacturers, importers, and exporters of taxable goods
- Wholesalers and distributors above the applicable turnover threshold
- Certain retailers, depending on business type and sector
- Service providers registered under provincial revenue authorities
- Businesses seeking to claim input tax credits or zero-rated refund eligibility
What Our Sales Tax Services Cover
- Sales tax (STRN) registration application on FBR IRIS
- Category determination: manufacturer, importer, exporter, retailer, service provider
- Monthly sales tax return preparation and filing
- Sales tax audit representation, from the initial notice to the final order
- Refund claim preparation and follow-up where input tax exceeds output tax
- Digital/e-invoicing advisory and supervisory review
- De-registration support where a business ceases the relevant activity
Documents Required for Sales Tax Registration
- Business NTN
- CNIC of business owner / directors
- Business bank account statement (last 3 months)
- Business address proof: utility bill or lease agreement
Frequently Asked Questions: Sales Tax
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It depends on your business type, turnover, and sector — manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, and certain retailers are typically required to register, though thresholds and exemptions vary. We can assess whether registration is mandatory or advisable for your specific business.
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Sales tax returns are generally filed monthly, with the return for a given month typically due by the 18th of the following month.
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A sales tax audit reviews your input and output tax records, invoices, and return filings for a given period. Preparation involves having reconciled records ready — particularly your purchase and sales annexures — and a clear paper trail for any exemptions or zero-rated claims.
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Digital/e-invoicing compliance is the responsibility of the registered taxpayer. Our role is advisory and supervisory — helping you set up correctly and reviewing compliance, rather than issuing invoices on your behalf.