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Author
Anja Simic
Published
September 17, 2021
Last Update
June 25, 2024
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Sole proprietorship in Pakistan
How to register a sole proprietorship in Pakistan
Business name registration in Pakistan
National Tax Number (NTN) registration in Pakistan
The taxation system in Pakistan
With over 200 million inhabitants, Pakistan is the second most populous Islamic country after Indonesia. Located in South Asia, the country borders China, India, Afghanistan, and Iran and is also a member of the UN, the World Trade Organization, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation. The capital is Islamabad has about a million inhabitants, while the largest city of Karachi has about 15 million inhabitants. Pakistan has been growing in GDP for years, while in 2022, it is expected to grow by 4% in GDP.
Disclaimer: This article is not a substitute for legal advice. Please always check official websites or seek legal advice before you take action.
The easiest way to open your business in Pakistan is as a sole proprietor. About 80% of businesses in Pakistan are open as sole proprietorships due to the ease of the process. Business opportunities and economic growth are contributing to a large number of people from abroad opening sole proprietorships in Pakistan. If you seek business opportunities in Pakistan, this article will make the registration process easier for you.
The registration process of a sole proprietorship has several steps:
The document proving your business's establishment, and the only document you will receive is the NTN containing all your data.
Before you decide on the business name, you can check its availability online through the eService portal. After reviewing the name's availability, you can make a reservation of the name on the same website. All you need to do is to create an account and complete the reservation with your ID, telephone, address, and email information.
To obtain your National Tax Number (NTN), you must create an account on the Federal Board of Revenue website. (There is also the possibility of offline registration.) On the website, choose the registration for unregistered persons and fill in the required information. To confirm your identity, you will receive a six-digit number to your email or phone. After a few minutes, check the completed task folder, read From 181 (the Oder to Grant or Refuse Registration on application), and print the document.
The Value Added Tax (VAT) is locally known in Pakistan as Sales Tax and is ordinarily levied at 17%. When it comes to taxes on imports and exports in Pakistan, they depend on what is imported and exported, as well as on the value of goods. Certain supplies or imports specified are taxed at the rates specified therein which range from 1% to 17%.
Certain supplies or imports specified are taxed at the rates specified therein which range from 1% to 17
If you want to claim a VAT refund, you can file online. VAT refund is applied in December for the current year.
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