Sales Tax Registration and Return Filing in Lahore

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How do you apply for sales tax registration and file a sales tax return in Lahore?

Sales Tax Registration in Lahore is a critical first step for any business, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) monitors all transactions. Without registration, you cannot participate in tenders, nor can you work with well-reputed companies or government organizations in Pakistan.

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Sales Tax Registration Basics

Before filing a Sales Tax Return, registration with the FBR is mandatory. Once registered, you’ll receive a Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN) along with a User ID and Password, granting you access to the FBR’s e-file portal for submitting your Sales Tax Return.

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Post Verification for Manufacturers

The FBR may require post-verification for manufacturers through field offices or authorized third parties. If the provided documents are found to be non-genuine, the applicant will be asked to provide correct details within fifteen days. Failure to comply may result in removal from the Active Taxpayer List.

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Mandatory Documents for Sales Tax Registration in Lahore

  • Bank Account Maintenance Certificate with IBAN Number
  • Photo of Business Premises
  • Electricity Bill of Business Premises

Procedure for Sales Tax Registration in Lahore

  1. Using IRIS Portal: Select Form 14(1), which requires the following information:
    • Tax Period
    • Individual Type (Manufacturer or Non-Manufacturer)
    • Details of Principal Officer/Authorized Representative (for AOP and Company)
    • Bank Account Maintenance Certificate with IBAN Number
    • Business Details (Name, Activities, Address, etc.)
    • GPS-tagged Photographs of Business Premises
    • Consumer Number of Gas and Electricity Bill Supplier with a picture of the Utility Bill
  2. Submission of Application Form 14(1)
  3. Issuance of Sales Tax Registration Number

Biometric Verification: After receiving the registration number, visit the NADRA E-Sahulat Centre within 30 days for biometric verification.

Sales Tax Registration via Iris Mobile Application

You can also apply for sales tax registration through the Iris Mobile Application, Tax ASAAN Mobile Application. Detailed procedures and guidelines are available on the Tax Asaan Mobile Application.

Change in Registration Details

If there are changes required in the FBR Profile or other details, notify the amendment or modification in the prescribed form to the RTO within fourteen days.

Transfer of Registration

If a registered person shifts business activity to another jurisdiction, a valid reason must be provided through a written application to the Commissioner Inland Revenue of the RTO where the case resides.

Deregistration of Sales Tax

To deregister, submit an application to the Commissioner Inland Revenue. Deregistration can be requested if the business ceases operations, supplies become exempt from sales tax, or turnover falls below the minimum threshold.

Filing Sales Tax Return in Lahore

Every person registered under the Sales Tax Act, 1990, or the Federal Excise Act, 2005, must file a monthly sales tax return, declaring transaction details and sales tax liability. If the input tax exceeds the output tax, a refund claim is generated. If the output tax exceeds the input tax, the taxpayer must deposit the sales tax along with the return.

Electronic Filing of Sales Tax Return

Registered persons must file returns through the FBR’s electronic filing portal.

Revised Sales Tax Return

A registered person can file an amended or revised sales tax return within 120 days of the original filing, subject to approval by the Commissioner Inland Revenue.

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Active Taxpayer List (ST)

The Active Taxpayer List (ST) is a central record of active sales tax filers.

Sales Tax Refund:
If the input tax on taxable purchases exceeds the output tax on exports or zero-rated local supplies, the excess input tax will be refunded within forty-five days of filing the refund claim, subject to board conditions.
Sales Tax Refund Processing through the FASTER System:
Follow the guidelines for filing Annex H to claim a sales tax refund through the FASTER System.
Sales Tax Due Dates:
Registered persons must file their sales tax return monthly, quarterly, or annually, based on their principal activity or category. The standard procedure requires filing a monthly return by the 18th day of the month.
Sales Tax Records:
Maintaining sales tax records is compulsory for every registered person. This includes records of sales, purchases, imports, payments, and other relevant documents.
POS Retailers – Procedure for FBR Integration:
Detailed procedures for Tier 1 Retailer integration with FBR are provided in the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 – Chapter XIV-AA.

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