Sales Tax Registration (STRN) is mandatory for businesses supplying taxable goods or services in Pakistan once their annual turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold. Without STRN, you cannot issue valid sales tax invoices — which means corporate clients and large businesses cannot buy from you and claim input tax credit. This guide explains everything for 2026.
Who Must Register for Sales Tax?
- Manufacturers with annual turnover above PKR 10 million
- Importers of any value
- Retailers integrated with FBR’s Point of Sale (POS) system
- Service providers in specified sectors (IT, consulting, restaurants, hotels, advertising)
- Any business supplying taxable goods above the threshold
Benefits of STRN Registration
- Ability to issue valid sales tax invoices
- Claim input tax credit on purchases
- Supply to corporate clients and government departments
- Export facilitation
Documents Required
- NTN (National Tax Number)
- CNIC of owner/director
- Business registration documents (if company)
- Bank account details in business name
- Business premises proof (rent agreement or ownership documents)
- Utility bill of business premises
STRN Registration at BTaxFiler
BTaxFiler handles your complete STRN registration for PKR 3,500. We prepare all documents, submit through IRIS, and follow up until your STRN is issued.
