Tax consultancy in Rawalpindi & Islamabad
Tax consultants for FBR registration, returns and ongoing compliance.
Practical support for individuals, salaried taxpayers, freelancers, sole proprietors, associations of persons and companies dealing with IRIS, NTN, income tax returns, wealth statements, ATL, sales tax, withholding and FBR notices.
- FBR and IRIS-focused support
- Individuals and businesses
- Clear scope and document checklist
Income tax and FBR compliance
Reliable tax compliance begins with the financial record—not the filing form.
An income tax return should be consistent with the taxpayer’s actual sources of income, tax deductions and payments, bank activity, business or professional records, property and investments. For an individual, the return and wealth information must also make sense together. Simply entering figures into IRIS without reconciling the underlying record can create avoidable questions later.
Tax consultancy may include FBR registration, profile review, income tax computation and return filing, preparation or review of a wealth statement, ATL-related guidance, sales tax and withholding compliance, revision of previous filings, and responses to notices. The exact scope is confirmed after the taxpayer, period, records and deadline have been assessed.
Tax services
Support across registration, filing and FBR proceedings.
The applicable obligations depend on the taxpayer’s legal status, sources of income, transactions, tax period and current FBR record.
FBR registration and IRIS profile
Assistance with e-enrolment or registration, NTN-related information and changes to taxpayer particulars in IRIS.
Income tax return and wealth statement
Preparation or review of annual filings using the available income, expense, tax, asset and liability records.
ATL, late filing and revisions
Review of filing status, Active Taxpayer List concerns and the available route for a late, corrected or revised filing.
Sales tax registration and returns
Assessment of registration requirements and support with sales tax profile, records, invoices and periodic return compliance.
Withholding tax compliance
Review of withholding obligations, deductions, deposits, statements and supporting records for applicable withholding agents.
FBR notices, assessments and appeals
Document-led assistance with notices, explanations, audit or assessment proceedings, orders, penalties and the appropriate appeal route.
How the work proceeds
A record-led process from review to submission.
Tax work is scoped around the taxpayer, the relevant period and the filing or response deadline.
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Assess status and deadline
We identify the taxpayer profile, current IRIS or registration position, relevant tax period and any time-sensitive notice.
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Reconcile records and prepare
Income, deductions, assets, liabilities and supporting evidence are reviewed before the return, statement or response is prepared.
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Submit and preserve the record
The agreed filing or response is completed and the acknowledgement, working papers and supporting documents are retained for reference.
Consistent and supportable reporting
A tax filing should tell one consistent financial story.
Income declared in the return, tax already deducted or paid, business or professional records, bank activity and changes in assets and liabilities should be capable of explanation. A careful review focuses on consistency and supporting material rather than treating submission as a data-entry exercise.
- Correct identification and classification of income sources
- Reconciliation of assets, liabilities, expenses and available funds
- Checking withholding certificates, challans and other tax payments
- Retention of filing acknowledgements and supporting records
Who we assist in Rawalpindi, Islamabad and online
Tax support is available for salaried persons, freelancers and independent professionals, landlords and persons with property income, sole proprietors, associations of persons and companies. We can also assess Pakistan tax questions affecting overseas Pakistanis, including Pakistan-source income, local assets or transactions and filing history.
The work required is different for each taxpayer. Residency, the nature and location of income, business structure, registration status and previous filings must be reviewed before a filing position is recommended.
Documents commonly required for an FBR tax review
The starting record may include CNIC or entity registration details, IRIS credentials or profile information, previous returns and wealth statements, salary certificates, withholding certificates, bank statements, business accounts, invoices, expense records, property documents, rental information, investment statements and evidence of tax payments.
If FBR has issued a notice or order, keep the complete document, date of service, response deadline and any earlier correspondence. The final checklist depends on the taxpayer, tax period and issue; unnecessary sensitive material should not be sent before a secure review method is agreed.
FBR, IRIS, NTN and ATL: how the terms fit together
IRIS is FBR’s online system for taxpayer registration and filing. After e-enrolment or registration, an individual generally uses the 13-digit CNIC as the registration number or NTN for income tax purposes. Companies and associations of persons receive their own registration number.
Registration and Active Taxpayer List status are not the same thing. Registration creates the taxpayer’s FBR record; ATL is the published list based on the applicable return-filing rules for the relevant period. A taxpayer’s filing history and current legal requirements should therefore be checked rather than assuming that an NTN alone confirms active status.
Tax notices, assessments and appeals require early review
An FBR notice should not be ignored or answered from memory. Record when it was received, preserve the notice and attachments, identify the tax period and deadline, and collect the return, wealth statement, accounts and transaction evidence relevant to the question raised.
Where an assessment, default surcharge, penalty or other order is disputed, the available response or appeal route depends on the document, law, forum and time limit. Early review protects time for a factual explanation, supporting evidence and any procedural step that may be required.
Tax consultancy FAQs
Common questions about FBR registration and tax filing.
What is the difference between an NTN or FBR registration and ATL status?
FBR registration creates a taxpayer record and access to the applicable online services. For an individual, the 13-digit CNIC generally serves as the income tax registration number or NTN. ATL is a separate list based on the return-filing rules for the relevant period, so being registered does not by itself confirm active taxpayer status.
What information is needed to prepare an income tax return in Pakistan?
The required record depends on the taxpayer and income sources. It commonly includes identification and IRIS information, salary or business income records, withholding certificates, bank and investment statements, property or rental information, expenses where relevant, tax payments, assets, liabilities and previous filings.
Does a salaried person also need a wealth statement?
Individual filing in IRIS commonly involves the applicable income tax return and wealth information, but the exact filing requirement and fields depend on the taxpayer’s status and the relevant tax year. The figures should be reconciled before submission.
Can a late income tax return be filed and ATL status restored?
A late filing may be possible, but ATL treatment can depend on the current law, the relevant tax year, applicable surcharge or other conditions and the time when FBR updates the list. The taxpayer’s current IRIS and ATL position should be checked before advice is given.
Can an income tax return or wealth statement be revised?
FBR provides revision procedures, but the available route, permission requirement, time limit and effect depend on what is being revised and whether proceedings or a notice already exist. A proposed correction should be supported by the underlying record rather than made only to change a figure.
Who needs sales tax registration in Pakistan?
Sales tax registration depends on the nature and scale of supplies, sector, business status, applicable law and any exemptions or special rules. A business should confirm its obligation before charging sales tax; an income tax NTN alone is not a sales tax registration number.
Do businesses have to file withholding tax statements?
Persons who fall within the legal definition of a withholding agent may have duties to deduct or collect tax, deposit it, maintain evidence and file statements. The obligation depends on the person’s status and the type of payment or transaction.
What should I do after receiving an FBR notice?
Do not ignore it. Save the complete notice and attachments, note the date of service and response deadline, identify the tax period and gather the return, statements, accounts and transaction evidence connected with the issue. Obtain an early review before filing a response.
Can you advise overseas Pakistanis on Pakistan tax matters?
Pakistan tax questions for an overseas Pakistani can depend on residence status, days of presence, Pakistan-source income, local assets or transactions, remittances and previous filings. These facts should be reviewed before deciding whether registration, filing or another response is required.
Need help with an FBR matter?
Start with the tax year, income source and deadline.
Use the contact page to provide a short summary of the taxpayer profile, issue and relevant period. Do not send passwords, original records or highly sensitive documents until the appropriate review method has been confirmed.
This page provides general information about tax consultancy and FBR compliance services. It is not a tax opinion or advice for a particular taxpayer. Obligations and available steps depend on the current law, tax period, complete facts, records and any notice or order involved.