Sales tax registration
Federal Sales Tax Registration (STRN) preparation for manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers, including premises documentation and GPS photo checklists. NADRA biometric fees are separate.
Who This Service Is For
Businesses supplying taxable goods, importers, exporters, and manufacturers registering under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
Government & Third-Party Challans
FBR does not charge an STRN application fee, but NADRA biometric verification (~PKR 500) and any physical verification costs are borne by the applicant.
Interactive Document Checklist
Tick the items you already have on hand. You can still start your case today and upload remaining files later on your private status link.
Frequently Asked Questions
FBR requires geo-tagged photographs via the Tax Asaan mobile app to verify that the declared premises physically exist and match the utility meter.
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