Tax returns & filing

Tax return filing in Pakistan: prices, registration and documents

Updated 4 November 2026

Income tax return filing in Pakistan can cost about Rs 2,500 to 5,000 for a salaried person, and tax firms quote from about Rs 3,500. A monthly sales tax return for a small business has a minimum fee of Rs 5,000. The final price depends on your income sources, the return type and the paperwork, so describe your situation in a BlaBlaPrice request to get a current quote.

Registration before you file

The Federal Board of Revenue requires a first-time filer to register before filing, and returns are filed online through its IRIS portal. Individuals can use their CNIC as their National Tax Number after registering on IRIS. Check whether you already have one, because NTN registration is a separate fee, about Rs 2,000 with some firms.

Which return and which deadline

The right return depends on whether you are salaried, a business owner or a company, and on whether the filing is one-off or regular. Sales tax returns are monthly, and providers quote a minimum fee that depends on turnover and the nature of the business. Your deadline decides how early you should start.

Season and climate

The weather does not change the tax calendar, so your own deadline matters more than the season. The climate is desert, with very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. November is a calm month for gathering bank statements and salary slips before you ask for a quote.

How it is priced and handled

Online filing for one income source is listed from Rs 1,999, and one provider charges Rs 3,000 extra for a chartered accountant's review. Ask whether the fee includes document upload, the review and any follow-up notice from the tax office. Returns are filed online, so the work can be done from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Faisalabad.

What to write in your request

Say who is filing, which return you need and the period it covers. Add your income or business activity, whether the job is one-off or regular, the business size by turnover, your deadline and your budget in rupees. A list of the documents you already have lets the seller say what is missing before quoting.

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