National Tax Number Registration

In Pakistan, if you are running a business or involved in certain financial activities, you might come across the term NTN registration. Thus, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) national Tax Number or NTN registration number is provided to an individual, company, or Business. The purpose of this Number is that it verifies you as a certified tax filer and provides legal protection to your income.

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Additionally, FBR online portal by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is an online Verification system. It is a portal to the world of taxes. To file your income tax returns you must be first registered with FBR. Therefore, by using this portal, you can verify NTN details.

Individual, firms, AOPs and companies can use FBR IRIS Portal to get National Tax Number NTN. Various tax related information can also be verified.

What is NTN (National Tax Number)?

NTN stands for National Tax Number. It is also known as Income Tax Registration Number or simply Registration Number. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan issues National Tax Number (NTN). NTN is an ID or identification number for a business when you get e-enrolled in FBR iris Portal.

It serves as a unique verification tool for businesses registered to pay income tax. It verifies that a business is registered with FBR and is compliant with tax regulations. Henceforth, to conduct any Taxable activity, businesses and Individuals liable for income tax must possess an NTN. Getting NTN number is very essential in Imports and Exports of various goods.

Who can get NTN ?

• Individuals with a CNIC can use their 13-digit CNIC number as their NTN.
  
  
• Businesses and AOPs (Associations of Persons): Assigned a unique 7-digit NTN upon NTN registration with the FBR. Businesses need to register online through the FBR’s Iris portal. The process requires basic business and personal information.
  
  
• Non-resident individuals with taxable income in Pakistan (their Passport number acts as the NTN)
  
  

Sample FBR Profile Inquiry/Taxpayer Profile Inquiry 

NTN Registration

There are two types of Registration Processes

• NTN Registration Online
• In-Person Registration

You can register online through the FBR’s Iris portal. Individuals, companies, partnerships, and Associations of Persons (AOP) each have unique registration processes. The registration process involves providing basic information about yourself and your business.

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Documents Required for NTN Registration

Consequently, you can register online through the IRIS Portal. For this purpose, NTN Registration requires certain documents. Requirement of documents vary according to type of ownership of business. It varies for individual, Firm, Company, Partnership or Association of Persons (AOP). Following are the requirements for NTN Registration.

NTN Documents for Sole Proprietors

• Mobile phone number SIM must be registered against your CNIC
  
  
• Personal email address
  
  
• CNIC of Owner/CEO
  
  
• Proof of Business Address

NTN Documents for Company

For Company NTN Registration you must have following:

• Ensure your mobile number is linked to your CNIC and hasn’t been previously used for FBR registration
  
  
• Email address of company
  
  
• CNIC’s of all Directors
  
  
• Incorporation Certificate
  
  
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
  
  
• Partnership registration certificate
  
  
• Rent agreement/ownership docs of Office premises
  
  
• Letterhead
  
  
• Latest paid electricity bill

NTN Documents for Partnership/Association of Persons (AOP)

• Mobile phone number must be registered against your CNIC (not already used in FBR)
  
  
• Email Address of AOP
  
  
• CNIC’s of All Members/ Partners
  
  
• Partnership Deed
  
  
• Partnership registration certificate
  
  
• Rent agreement/ownership docs of Office premises
  
  
• Letterhead
  
  
• Latest paid electricity bill

National Tax Number NTN Verification

NTN verification can be done online by using FBR IRIS portal.

Taxpayer Profile Verification/ FBR Profile Verification

Similar you can check your tax profile status using FBR IRIS portal.

NTN Status

National Tax Number Status or simply NTN Status refers to the registration status of an individual or business with tax authorities in Pakistan. It is a tool for tax authorities to assess and monitors Taxpayer’s adherence to legal tax obligations to ensure the transparency and accountability within Tax framework. NTN Status can be active, non-active, suspended, canceled or pending.

Active Taxpayer List ATL (Income Tax)

Using the FBR’s e-Services portal, you can verify active online status of your NTN. Active status shows validity of Taxpayer’s NTN and shows that taxpayer is fulfilling tax obligations which includes registration, returns filing or tax payment. For verification, please visit here

NTN Registration Certificate

An official document is issued by tax authorities to individuals and businesses called as National Tax Number or NTN Certificate upon successful registration for tax purposes. It typically include taxpayer information such as name, address and contact information. It also contain NTN number which is 13-digits CNIC number for individual, 7-digits ntn number for Business and Passport for non-resident individuals and local or regional tax office.

Some NTN registration certificates may include an expiry date, indicating the validity period of registration . So, to maintain compliance with tax laws taxpayers require to renew their registration before the expiry date.

Online login and registration for National Tax Number or ntn have emerged as useful tool in all type of tax-related processes. Through online portal of FBR Iris provided by tax authorities, individuals and businesses can easily register for an NTN.

The process typically involves providing necessary personal or business information, verifying identity, and completing registration forms online. Once you are registered, you get access to a range of tax-related services, including filing tax returns, making payments, and accessing tax-related documents.

Online login enables very safe and secure access to tax profiles, empowering taxpayers to manage their obligations efficiently from anywhere with an internet connection. Moreover, it promotes transparency and accountability in tax administration by facilitating real-time tracking of tax-related activities and enabling seamless communication between taxpayers and tax authorities.

Overall, the registration through online systems marks a significant step towards modernizing tax systems and promoting the digitization of tax related activities.

Benefits of NTN Registration

NTN is very important for everyone in Pakistan. It helps you manage your money and makes sure your business is legal. If you have an NTN, it shows that you are doing things the right way. NTN registration offers several advantages for individuals and businesses:

• Legal Recognition: NTN provides a legal recognition to you business or a legal protection to your income.
  
  
• Financial Management: NTN registration helps you with tax filings , thus reducing financial issues and improving cost management
  
  
• Government Benefits: you can only access government credits on bodies such as healthcare, education etc only if you are a verified tax filer.
  
  
• Business Transactions: NTN verification is necessary for cash flow . you legally cannot engage in import export activities or contracts if you are a non filer.
  
  
• Credibility: NTN certification shows that you are a responsible citizen and a reliable business owner. It helps people trust you and see you as a credible individual or company.

Who is filer?

A filer are individuals who have registered with the tax authority and filed Income Tax Returns. Becoming filer have certain benefits such as transparency, assets buying and facilitating the collection of government Revenues.

Difference between filer and non-filer?

Feature	Filer	Non-Filer
Status of Registration	Registered with Tax Authority	Not registered with Tax Authority
Tax Returns Filing	Filed Income Tax Returns	No Filed Income Tax Returns
Benefits	They can claim Deductions and Credits, Potentially receive tax refunds, access to certain benefits and privileges, such as easier access to loans, buy assets, etc	No Access to Credits and may face difficulty, restrictions such as opening bank accounts and penalties.

Online Tax Registration

• Visit www.e.fbr.gov.pk
• Select “New e-registration” from the dropdown of “e-Registration menu”
• Select the taxpayer type and enter your name, CNIC, & Image character. Click Next
• Complete the online registration form
• Verify the form by clicking the “Verify” button
• Click “Submit” button & note the System generated a Token Number for followup
• After approved, the system will send you an e-mail
• Collect the NTN Certificate by visiting any of TFC and submitting a duly signed copy of the online application along with required documents

Being a responsible citizen of any country it is your legal obligation to do your taxes. Taxes are necessary for the upkeep of any economy. Your NTN number is a proof of your commitment towards your country. it shows you as a sensible and loyal citizen. NTN registration can be done online through the newly launched FBR IRIS postal. However, it is difficult to do NTN registration by yourself so allow us to help you through it. At Tenco engineering and consulting we have professionals with 10 years of experience in tax returns and registrations. Book your free consultation today contact us at 051 88 99 222 or email us at info@tenco.pk.