Answers to common questions.

We’re at 53 MB, Zainab Tower, Model Town Link Road, Lahore. You’re welcome to visit, or we can do everything remotely over WhatsApp and email.

No. Most filing and registration happens online, so we work with clients across Pakistan and with overseas Pakistanis.

Message us on WhatsApp at 0336 437 1798 with what you need. We’ll send you a document checklist and a quote before any work begins.

Yes. Your first conversation with us is free, whether it’s about a tax return, a new company or a notice from FBR.

Yes. Your documents and financial details are used only for your work and are never shared without your permission.

Pakistan’s tax year runs from 1 July to 30 June. For most individuals the return is due by 30 September after the tax year ends, and FBR sometimes extends the date. You can still file after the deadline, but late filing can mean penalties and affects your ATL status, so it’s best to file on time.

The ATL is FBR’s list of people and businesses who have filed their returns. If you’re on it (a “filer”), you generally pay lower withholding tax on banking transactions, property purchases, vehicle registration and more.

Often, yes. Filing a return keeps you on the ATL, documents your assets properly, and makes property deals, loans and visa applications easier.

Yes. We can prepare and file pending returns for earlier years and explain any penalties involved before we start.

A Single Member Company has one shareholder plus a nominee, which suits solo founders. A Private Limited company has two or more shareholders. Both give you limited liability and a separate legal identity.

It depends on name availability and how quickly documents are ready. Once everything is in order, online applications move quickly. We’ll give you a realistic timeline after reviewing your case.

Yes. A company has its own NTN, separate from the directors’ personal NTNs. In many cases it’s issued alongside incorporation, and we make sure it’s active and set up correctly on IRIS.

Yes. Overseas Pakistanis can register using their CNIC or NICOP. Foreign nationals can also be shareholders or directors, with some extra documentation and clearance requirements.

For individuals, yes. Once you register on IRIS, your CNIC number works as your NTN. Partnerships (AOPs) and companies receive a separate NTN.

Broadly, sales tax on goods is handled by FBR, while sales tax on services in Punjab is handled by PRA. Some businesses need both. We’ll look at what you sell and register you with the right authority.

Registered businesses file a sales tax return every month, even when there’s nothing to declare. We can file these for you so you never miss a deadline.

Yes. Spreadsheets, accounting software or a folder of receipts: we start from what you have and set up a simple system that fits your business.

Monthly is typical, so you always know where the business stands. Smaller businesses can move to quarterly.

Your tax return and withholding statements are only as accurate as your records. Clean books mean correct returns, fewer FBR queries and a much easier time if you’re ever audited.

Don’t ignore it, because notices have deadlines. Send us a photo or PDF of the notice on WhatsApp and we’ll explain what it means and how to respond.

Each year’s Finance Act changes tax rates and withholding rules. Tell us about your income and plans, and we’ll explain the changes that actually apply to you.

Yes. Your first conversation with us is free. Tell us what you need and we’ll explain the options and next steps.

Statutory audits of companies must be done by a chartered accountancy firm. We prepare your records and schedules, liaise with your auditors and support you through the process.

Most private companies file an annual return every year and must report changes, such as new directors or a new address, within set deadlines. We track these for you.

Yes. We’ll review what’s outstanding, explain any penalties and help you get back into good standing.