How do I become an Active Filer on FBR ATL in Pakistan?

To become an Active Filer on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL), submit your Income Tax Return for Tax Year 2026 along with your Section 116 Wealth Statement. Once filed via IRIS, FBR updates the ATL list every Monday.

Can TaxYes automatically extract my salary certificate and bank statement?

Yes. TaxYes features an automated multi-tier OCR engine that extracts gross salary, tax deductions (u/s 149), bank withholding tax (u/s 151), and property taxes (u/s 236K, 236C) from PDFs and images.

What is Section 116 Wealth Statement Reconciliation?

Section 116 of the Income Tax Ordinance requires reconciling changes in net assets (closing wealth minus opening wealth) against total declared inflows and personal outflows. TaxYes balances this equation automatically.

Is my FBR password and PIN secure?

Yes. TaxYes enforces end-to-end credential vault encryption. FBR passwords and 4-digit submission PINs are never stored in plain text and are processed in-memory only during authorized session operations.

How long does NTN registration take?

Sole-proprietorship NTN typically completes in about 1 working day once biometrics verify. Company NTNs via SECP–FBR integration follow the 4–10 day incorporation window.

NTN Registration Pakistan

NTN registration in Pakistan is free and online through FBR IRIS. For individuals your 13-digit CNIC is your NTN once activated with biometric verification; AOPs apply for a separate NTN and companies usually receive one automatically via SECP. Which track you follow depends on who you are.

Which track are you?

Individual

Your CNIC is your NTN. Activate it on FBR IRIS (iris.fbr.gov.pk) with NADRA biometric verification at an e-Sahulat centre or via the Tax Asaan app.

AOP / Firm

A separate AOP NTN is issued by FBR on application through IRIS — distinct from each partner's individual NTN.

Company

SMC-Private, Private Ltd and PLC NTNs are generally issued automatically via SECP–FBR integration; otherwise apply on IRIS. Typical formation window 4–10 working days.

Sole proprietorship: the 1-day path

Obtain NTN from FBR — register on IRIS as an individual and complete biometric verification.
Set up the business face — choose a business name, prepare letterhead and open a business bank account in the proprietor's name.
Register for sales tax if needed — manufacturers, importers/exporters and Tier-1 retailers need STRN via IRIS (“Registration for Sales Tax”), typically issued in 5–10 working days.
File every year — NTN is not filer status. File by 30 September to reach the ATL. Filer guide →

Frequently asked questions

Is my CNIC my NTN in Pakistan?

Yes for individuals — but it must be activated on IRIS with biometric verification before you can file.

What is the NTN registration fee?

FBR charges no fee for NTN issuance itself; budget for biometric-visit costs and, for companies, SECP incorporation fees plus any professional assistance.

Does NTN make me a filer?

No — file the annual return (and wealth statement for individuals) to appear on the Monday ATL.

How to register for NTN in Pakistan?

Create your IRIS profile, submit the registration form for your person type, and complete NADRA biometric verification. Individuals activate their CNIC as NTN.

Can I register for FBR online using my CNIC?

Yes — IRIS New Registration takes your CNIC, an own-SIM mobile number and email, verifies via OTP, then biometrics. No separate NTN number is issued to individuals.

How to register with NTN?

Enter particulars exactly as per CNIC on the IRIS New Registration screen, verify via OTP, then biometrics. Once active, file annually — NTN alone is not filer status. Filer guide →

What is an income tax return in Pakistan?

An annual declaration of income, deductions and withholding credits on IRIS (plus wealth statement for individuals), covering 1 July – 30 June and due 30 September. Filing it is what makes you a filer.

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