Bookkeeping for sole proprietors

Bookkeeping for sole proprietors in Pakistan

Updated 4 November 2026

Bookkeeping for a sole proprietor in Pakistan is quoted in two main ways: a part-time freelance bookkeeper at about Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000 a month, or basic yearly records at about Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 a year. To see current prices for your city, post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Registration, NTN and sales tax

Sources describe a National Tax Number (NTN) as one of the first registration steps, and sole proprietorship as a simple setup with modest costs and no share capital requirement. A business that sells goods or services must register for sales tax (STRN) with the Federal Board of Revenue, and the standard rate is 18%, though some industries differ. Ask your bookkeeper whether the price covers FBR-ready records and sales tax entries.

Trade licence and your city

The cost of a trade licence varies by city and is often quoted at about Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000. A Rawalpindi business guide says to contact local authorities to find out which permits your business needs, so check this in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Faisalabad before you start. Some bookkeepers offer monthly reports and others only yearly files, so say which you need.

What to write in the request

Describe your tax status as a sole proprietor, whether you have employees, your business type and how many transactions you record in a month. Say whether you need records only or also reports, and add your city and monthly budget. Sellers can then reply with a price that matches your situation.

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