Taxpayer Registration (New Registration and Change in Particulars) National Tax Number (NTN) FAQ

1. What is Taxpayer Registration?

Taxpayer Registration means, obtaining National Tax Number (NTN) from the FederalBoard of Revenue for making taxable transactions. National Tax Number (NTN) can be obtained for Income Tax, Sales Tax and Federal Excise purposes. This NTN can also be used for Import and Export of goods.

2. How to get registered?

• Taxpayer Registration can be obtained by any of the following two ways:
  1. Apply online at FBR Portal by visiting https://e.fbr.gov.pk
  2. Apply on paper at any of the Taxpayer Facilitation Centre (View List of TFC Centers)
• Taxpayer registration is available for following three types of persons:
  1. Company.
  2. Association of Persons (AOP)
  3. Individual
• For registration of all the above type of persons, there is a single form notified by FBR which can be downloaded by clicking here.(TRF-01 input form) This form can be used for registration of new taxpayers as well as making changes in particulars. It is the responsibility of each registered taxpayer to notify the changes in his particulars such as address, contact number, e-mail, name of employer, bank account number, etc.

  3. How to apply for New Registration Online?

• You can apply online for new registration by performing following steps:
  Step 1: Visit the FBR Portal at https://e.fbr.gov.pk
  Step 2: Select "New e-registration" from the drop-down of "e-Registration menu" and enter the data in front of following captions appearing on the screen:
  1. Select the taxpayer type (Individual, AOP, or Company)
  2. Enter the CNIC/NTN/Reg.Inc, according to the selected taxpayer type
  3. Enter Name of taxpayer
  4. Enter "Image character"
  5. Click "Ok"
  
  
  Step 3: An online form based on the taxpayer type (Individual, AOP, Company) selected in step-2 above will appear on next screen. Complete all the particulars appearing on the form. You may save the form with available information and resume at alter stage if so required.
  Step 4: After completion of the online registration form, Verify the form by clicking the “Verify” button
  Step 5: After successful verification, Submit the form by Clicking “Submit” button. System will assign a Token Number which should be noted for checking the status of eth application either online or by calling at 24-Hrs help line at 051-111-772-772.
  Note: 
  1. Once the taxpayer registration application is approved, the system will send an e-mail to the taxpayer.
  2. The NTN Certificate can be obtained by visiting any of Taxpayer Facilitation Centers and submitting a duly signed copy of the online application along with required documents.
  3. In order to avail various electronic services (e-Services) offered by FBR such as Changing the Registration Particulars, e-Filing of Returns (Sales Tax and Income Tax), e-Filing of Withholding tax Statements, e-Payments, etc.; you may apply for e-Enrollment (e-enrollment from the menu)and user-id, password and PIN.

4. How to Apply for Change of Correction in Particulars?
The form used for application of new registration can also be used for making changes in the particulars of a taxpayer (Company, AOP, Individual). The taxpayers who have obtained a user-id, password and PIN can apply for change in particulars online after successful login to the FBR Portal at https://e.fbr.gov.pk.