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Sales Tax Compliance & Fraud Defence

Strategic defence against fake and flying invoice allegations, CREST anomalies, provincial sales tax disputes (SRB, PRA, BRA, KPRA), and sales tax audits.

Common Issues We Help With:

▸ Sales tax registration & compliance▸ FBR sales tax notices & show-cause notices▸ Sales tax audits, inquiries & investigations▸ Sales tax assessments & tax demands▸ Sales tax fraud allegations & enforcement proceedings▸ Fake or “flying” invoice allegations▸ Input tax adjustment & input tax disputes▸ Sales tax refunds & refund-related disputes▸ Sales tax penalties, default surcharge & recovery proceedings▸ Blocked or disallowed input tax claims▸ Appeals against sales tax orders & assessments▸ Sales tax litigation before relevant forums▸ Representation before FBR and other relevant authorities

Core Legal Questions & Court Remedies

These matters can lead to serious financial penalties and other legal consequences. We review the notice, invoices, tax record and supporting documents, help prepare your defence and represent you through the proceedings before the relevant sales tax authorities and forums.

It is important to respond properly and within the required time. We review the notice, explain what is being alleged, prepare your response and represent you before the relevant sales tax authorities where necessary.

Yes. We review your invoices, records and the reasons for rejection and advise you on the available remedy. Where appropriate, we assist with challenging the decision through the relevant sales tax appeal process.

Depending on the circumstances, a penalty may be challenged where there are legal or factual grounds. We review the assessment or order, prepare the appropriate response or appeal and represent you before the relevant forum.

If FBR alleges that invoices are fake or "flying", the matter should be taken seriously. We review the invoices, transaction records, suppliers, payments and other supporting documents and help prepare your defense against the allegation.

We review the refund claim, relevant sales tax records and the reason for the delay or refusal. Where appropriate, we help pursue the refund through the relevant legal and tax process.

We help you understand the scope of the audit and review the relevant records and documentation. Where necessary, we assist with responding to FBR and addressing issues raised during the audit.

Depending on the circumstances, you may have a remedy against the cancellation or suspension. We review the FBR action and relevant record and advise you on the appropriate legal steps to restore or challenge the registration.

Yes. We assist with preparing and filing sales tax appeals and represent clients before the relevant appellate authorities, tribunals and courts, depending on the nature and stage of the dispute.

We Also Assist With:

✓Provincial services sales tax compliance and jurisdictional overlap advisory
✓Sales tax refund claims processing and appeal representation
✓Post-audit adjudication and show-cause notice replies
✓Representation before Customs, Sales Tax & Federal Excise Appellate Tribunal
✓Voluntary tax compliance restructuring and supply chain validation

How We Represent Your Case

Step 01

Initial Consultation

Meet our lawyers in person or via video call to discuss your matter, factual background, and legal objectives in strict confidence.

Step 02

Legal Strategy & Research

We examine the relevant statutes, case law precedents, and documentation to formulate an assertive, tailored legal action plan.

Step 03

Drafting & Court Filing

Our advocates prepare thorough pleadings, petitions, appeals, or regulatory applications and file before the competent court or authority.

Step 04

Court Advocacy & Follow-Through

We represent you actively during hearings, inspections, or proceedings, pursuing lawful relief, stay orders, or successful decrees.

Required Documentation Checklist

Having these documents ready expedites our legal review and drafting process.

☐Sales tax returns (Annex-A and Annex-C)
☐Sales tax invoices, debit/credit notes, and purchase records
☐Bank payment instruments (cross cheques / pay orders) complying with Section 73
☐Impugned show-cause or suspension notice

Frequently Asked Legal Questions

The cost depends on the nature of the dispute, the amount involved, the documents requiring review and the stage of the proceedings. After reviewing your matter, we can discuss the expected legal fees and expenses.

There is no fixed timeframe. It depends on the nature of the issue, the authority or forum involved and how the proceedings progress. We can give you a better idea after reviewing your case.

Provide the FBR notice or order, sales tax returns, invoices, purchase and sales records, payment evidence, audit documents and any previous correspondence with FBR.

Contact a lawyer as soon as possible. We review the notice, identify the deadline and help prepare and submit the appropriate response within the available time.

Yes. If you disagree with an assessment, we review the order and supporting record and advise you on the appropriate objection, appeal or other available legal remedy.

Yes. We assist businesses and individuals with sales tax matters relating to Punjab, Sindh and Islamabad, depending on the nature of the matter and the relevant tax authority or forum.

Yes. Where the matter proceeds to an appellate forum or tribunal, we assist with the preparation of the case and representation through the relevant proceedings.

We first review your FBR notice, assessment or other sales tax documents and understand the circumstances. We then explain your position, applicable deadlines and the most appropriate legal remedy.

No lawyer can guarantee the outcome of a tax proceeding. We can, however, examine the allegations and supporting record, identify the available legal grounds and properly present your defense before the relevant authority or forum.
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