Income Tax Return Filing for Overseas Pakistani

How can Overseas Pakistanis become Tax Filers in Pakistan?

Becoming a tax filer in Pakistan as an overseas Pakistani is not as hard as people think. The process is easy and simple. You need to be careful not to enter any false information or fake documents. It can delay the registration process or result in rejection.

To become a tax filer in Pakistan, an overseas Pakistani must have an NTN (National Tax Number). You can get it by registering on the official website of the Federal Board of Revenue. However, before getting an NTN for yourself, you need to check your taxpayer status.

There are two ways by which you can check if you’re on the Active Taxpayers’ List of FBR. The first one is simple. Just type ATL[space]CNIC number and send it to 9966. Don’t add any dashes between the CNIC numbers. Shortly, you’ll receive a text message informing you of your taxpayer status.

The second method is to visit the official website of FBR and click on ‘Search Taxpayers’ in the navigation panel. A drop-down menu would appear. Here, select ‘Active Taxpayers (IT)’. It will open a new tab where you would have to type your CNIC and the verification code. Click verify, and you will immediately know if you’re on the Active Taxpayers’ List.

NTN Registration

Now comes the step of NTN Registration. It is also very easy. If you have never filed taxes before as an overseas Pakistani, you must obtain an NTN number. Go to the official website of the Federal Board of Revenue. Then, register by clicking on “Registration for Unregistered Person. An application form will appear where you must enter all the relevant information. Make sure that this data is factual and correct. Complete the registration form and then submit it to receive your NTN.

The Procedure Of Filing Tax Return For Overseas Pakistanis

The process is simple if you are a non-resident of Pakistan looking to register as an overseas tax filer. It is the same as registering as a local tax filer, except for a few things. Head to the IRIS Portal and proceed to the declaration menu at the top. There, you would have to complete a registration form.

Enter the relevant data and attach the required documents. Please mention your foreign income in the online portal’s ‘other sources’ section. Then, consider the number of months you have lived in Pakistan. Afterward, select your status as a resident or a non-resident in the Attributes section.

Lastly, submit the application form, and soon, you will be granted the status of a tax filer. Your name would be entered in the active taxpayers’ list.