Online NTN Verification in Pakistan

What is NTN in Pakistan?

Before the process of starting online NTN verification, it is important to know that NTN stands for National tax number. FBR assigns a unique number to every taxpayer, whether it be an individual , AOP or a company, after registration with FBR. For individuals, the CNIC Number is their NTN. It is important for any activity related to taxation, be it filing of income tax return of payment of tax.

This guide will help you in getting your NTN and doing NTN verification online.

Online NTN verification

There are a number of ways to do online ntn verification inquiry on FBR website. Each of the method involves different document. So you are able to to online NTN verification inquiry through the following information.

1. NTN.
2. CNIC.
3. Passport Number.
4. Registration Number/ Incorporation Number.

Online NTN verification by NTN:

The step by step process involved is provided as under;

1. Go to FBR website. (https://e.fbr.gov.pk/)

2. On the top menu of the website, click on Search Taxpayer. A drop down menu will appear.

3. Click on Tax “NTN Inquiry”.

4. You will be directed to the Verification page. On the left menu of the page, click on “Taxpayer Profile Inquiry“.

5. You will see the following 3 fields to the right.

• Parameter Type
• Registration Number
• Captcha

6. In the Parameter field, Select NTN.

7. In the Registration Number, provide your NTN.

8. Enter the Captcha in the Captcha field.

9. Click on Verify and you will see the detail of your Inquiry.

Online NTN verification by CNIC:

1. Follow the steps 1 to 5 above.

2. In the Parameter field, Select CNIC.

3. Enter the Captcha in the Captcha field.

4. Click on Verify and you will see the detail of your Inquiry.

Online NTN verification by Passport Number:

1. Follow the steps 1 to 5 above.

2. In the Parameter field, Select Passport Number.

3. Enter the Captcha in the Captcha field.

4. Click on Verify and you will see the detail of your Inquiry.

Online NTN verification by Registration/ Incorporation Number:

1. Follow the steps 1 to 5 above.

2. In the Parameter field, Select Reg/ Inc. No.

3. Enter the Captcha in the Captcha field.

4. Click on Verify and you will see the detail of your Inquiry.

How to Get Online NTN?

A person not registered with FBR, will have no NTN and on verification using the above process, the system will generate a message of “no record found”. However, if you wish to get NTN, the process is pretty straight forward. You would only need a few documents and a simple step by step process to follow, which is provided as under;

Documents Requirement for Online NTN Registration:

Before starting the process, make sure to have the following documents, to streamline the process;

 

1. Scanned copy of CNIC

1. Email address (Previously not used with FBR)

1. Mobile number (Preferably registered in your name)

1. Letterhead of business, in case of businessman

1. Utility bill of business premises, in case of businessman

1. Salary slip, in case of salaried person

1. Utility bill of house

How to Register for NTN?

The process of registration is pretty straight forward.

 

1. Go to FBR IRIS website. (https://iris.fbr.gov.pk/login)

1. Click on New Registration button

1. Fill all the fields with the relevant information. (Note: in the % of Share, write 1% if the premises is rented, otherwise, your share of ownership)
   
   

    

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