Income Tax Return Filing in Pakistan
We prepare and file annual income tax returns with the FBR for salaried individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, private limited companies and non-profits. You send us your figures; we prepare the return, file it through IRIS and confirm submission.
Who this is for
- Salaried employees who need to file a return and appear on the Active Taxpayer List
- Freelancers and sole proprietors running a business in their own name
- Partnerships, AOPs and private limited companies with audited accounts
- Non-profit organisations and charitable trusts
- Anyone who has received an FBR notice about a missing return
Annual income tax filing services
Annual Income Tax Filing — Salaried
What we need from you:
- Annual salary certificate
- Other income sources if any
- Annual personal expense
- Details of all owned assets
- Investments during the year
- Disposals during the year
- Other inflows/outflows during the year
- Other information as required
Annual Income Tax Filing — Sole Proprietor
Actual fee depends on turnover and nature of business activity.
What we need from you:
- Annual accounts
- Other income sources if any
- Annual personal expense
- Details of all owned assets
- Investments during the year
- Disposals during the year
- Other inflows/outflows during the year
- Other information as required
Annual Income Tax Filing — Partnership / Private Limited Company
Actual fee depends on turnover and nature of business activity.
What we need from you:
- Annual audited accounts
- Taxes deducted at source
- Other information as required
Annual Income Tax Filing — NPO / Charitable Trust
Actual fee depends on turnover and nature of business activity.
What we need from you:
- Annual audited accounts
- Taxes deducted at source
- Other information as required
Quarterly Withholding Statements
Actual fee depends on turnover and nature of business activity.
What we need from you:
- Details of taxes deducted at source during each quarter
- Other information as required
How the process works
- Tell us your situation. Message us on WhatsApp with whether you are salaried, self-employed or filing for a company.
- Send your documents. We give you a checklist based on your category — the lists above are the starting point.
- We prepare the return. Income, assets, expenses and any tax already deducted at source are reconciled.
- You review it. We explain the figures before anything is submitted.
- We file through IRIS and send you confirmation of submission.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs to file an income tax return in Pakistan?
Filing obligations depend on your income, your assets and your status — for example owning property or a vehicle, or holding certain accounts, can create an obligation even when income is modest. The thresholds are set by the Income Tax Ordinance and change with each Finance Act, so we do not reproduce them here. Send us your situation on WhatsApp and we will tell you whether you are required to file.
What is the Active Taxpayer List (ATL)?
The ATL is the list of taxpayers published by the FBR who have filed their return for the relevant tax year. Being on it is what people mean by being a “filer”. Non-filers are generally subject to higher withholding tax rates on a range of transactions. You can check your status on the FBR website.
Can a salaried person file their own return?
Yes. Filing through IRIS is open to any registered taxpayer. Most people come to us because the wealth statement and asset reconciliation are where mistakes happen, and because an incorrect return is harder to fix than a correct one is to file.
Can freelancers file a return and become filers?
Yes. Freelancers are generally treated as running a business in their own name and file as sole proprietors. You will need your annual accounts or a summary of receipts, plus your personal expense and asset details.
What happens if I file late?
Late filing can attract penalties and can affect your ATL status. The amounts and the mechanism are set in the Income Tax Ordinance and are revised periodically, so check the current position with the FBR or ask us. If you have already missed a deadline or received a notice, contact us — late is better than not at all.
Do I need to visit your office?
No. The whole process can be completed remotely by WhatsApp and email. If you prefer to meet, our Rawalpindi office is open by appointment.
Related services
- NTN registration — you need an NTN before you can file
- Ongoing tax compliance and advisory
- Accounting and bookkeeping — if your records need work before filing
- All filer and registration services with fees
Where we work
Our office is in Rawalpindi, at Office # 1-2, 2nd Floor, Al-Ain Plaza, Airport Link Road. We serve clients across Islamabad and the Twin Cities, and throughout Pakistan. Islamabad is a service area, not a second office — everything can be handled remotely by WhatsApp, email and the FBR IRIS portal, or in person at the Rawalpindi office by appointment.
Official sources
Tax rates, thresholds, deadlines and penalties change with each Finance Act. We do not reproduce them here. Check the current position directly with the Federal Board of Revenue, or ask us to confirm it for your situation:
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