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Sales Tax · FBR / SRB / PRA

Sales Tax Registration (STRN & Provincial)

Acquiring Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN) on FBR Iris for goods, and provincial registrations with SRB (Sindh), PRA (Punjab), BRA, and KPRA for services.

Common Issues We Help With:

▸ Federal STRN for manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers▸ Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) registration for services▸ Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) registration for services▸ Biometric verification & Iris geo-tagging▸ Utility meter association with STRN

Core Legal Questions & Court Remedies

Federal Sales Tax (FBR) applies to the manufacture, import, distribution, wholesale, and retail of tangible goods. Provincial Sales Tax (SRB in Sindh, PRA in Punjab, etc.) applies exclusively to services.

Yes. FBR mandates biometric verification via e-Sahulat / Iris and geo-tagged photographs of the business premises, electricity meter, and machinery within statutory timelines.

We Also Assist With:

✓FBR Iris biometric scheduling and compliance assistance
✓Linking industrial/commercial electricity and gas meters to STRN
✓Provincial service tax registration for IT firms, hotels, consultants, and contractors
✓Issuance of Sales Tax Registration Certificate
✓Assistance with tier-1 retailer category determination

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.

☐Business bank account certificate showing operational title and IBAN
☐Commercial lease agreement or ownership registry of business premises
☐Paid electricity and gas bills of premises (less than 3 months old)
☐CNIC copies and biometric presence of all partners / directors
☐GPS geo-tagged photographs of business premises, signage, and utility meter

Frequently Asked Legal Questions

Yes, IT service providers register with provincial revenue authorities (SRB/PRA) and benefit from 0% or reduced export tax incentives with proper documentation.
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