● SALES TAX REGISTRATION · STRN · PAKISTAN
Sales Tax Registration (STRN) — Done in 24 Hours on WhatsApp
Mandatory for businesses. Essential for freelancers claiming the IT export tax exemption. FirsTax registers your STRN on FBR IRIS — fixed fee PKR 3,000, no office visit, no confusion.
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WHAT IS STRN?
STRN Is Your Sales Tax Identity — and a Freelancer's Best Friend
STRN — Sales Tax Registration Number — is issued by FBR to businesses and individuals who are required to collect and pay sales tax on goods or services. But there’s another reason thousands of Pakistani freelancers need STRN: it is the gateway to FBR’s IT export tax exemption — which can legally reduce your income tax to zero on foreign earnings.
FOR BUSINESSES
- Legally collect sales tax from customers
- Claim input tax adjustments
- Issue proper tax invoices
- Stay FBR compliant, avoid penalties
- Required for government contracts
- File monthly sales tax returns
FOR FREELANCERS & IT EXPORTERS
- Claim FBR IT export tax exemption
- Pay 0% income tax on foreign earnings
- Legitimise Upwork / Fiverr / Toptal income
- Required alongside NTN for exemption
- Qualify for SBP remittance incentives
- Protect income from withholding
⚠️ Freelancer Warning
If you earn from Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, or any international platform and do NOT have STRN + NTN registered as an IT exporter, you are paying income tax you don’t legally have to pay. WhatsApp us and we’ll fix this today.
WHO NEEDS STRN?
You Need STRN If Any of These Apply to You
Freelancers & IT Exporters
Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, direct clients — any freelancer earning foreign income needs STRN to register as an IT exporter and claim the income tax exemption.
Manufacturers
Manufacturers with annual turnover above PKR 10 million are legally required to register for sales tax and file monthly returns.
Importers & Exporters
All importers and goods exporters must register for sales tax with FBR regardless of turnover size.
Large Retailers
Retailers with annual turnover above PKR 100 million must register for sales tax. Smaller retailers may opt into the simplified Fixed Tax Scheme.
Service Providers (Specified Sectors)
IT services, telecom, advertising, consultancy, and other specified service sectors must register for Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with their respective PRA or SRBA.
SECP-Registered Companies
Most Pvt. Ltd. and SMC companies dealing in goods or IT services need STRN as part of their full compliance setup alongside NTN and SECP registration.
HOW IT WORKS
STRN Registration in 4 Steps — 24 Hours, Zero Office Visits
WhatsApp Your Documents
Send CNIC, NTN, business details, and proof of income. We tell you exactly what’s needed in the first message.
We Prepare Your Application
Your consultant prepares the STRN application on FBR IRIS — correct business category, tax period, and activity codes.
Filed on FBR IRIS
We submit your sales tax registration directly on the FBR IRIS portal. No errors, no rejected applications, no waiting rooms.
STRN Confirmed on WhatsApp
Your STRN number and sales tax registration certificate delivered on WhatsApp — usually within 24 hours.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED
Individual / Freelancer
- CNIC (front & back)
- Existing NTN number
- Proof of foreign income
- Bank account details
Business / Company
- CNIC of owner/directors
- NTN / SECP certificate
- Business address
- Bank account & turnover details
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Fixed Fees. No Hidden Charges. Confirmed Before We Start.
| Service | Includes | Fee (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| STRN Registration Only | FBR IRIS sales tax registration · Certificate · WhatsApp confirmation | 3,000 |
| NTN + STRN Bundle | NTN registration + STRN registration · Both certificates · 30-day WA support | 4,000 |
| Freelancer Complete Bundle | NTN · STRN · IT Exporter registration · Tax exemption filing · 30-day support | 8,000 |
| Monthly Sales Tax Return Filing | Monthly FBR sales tax return preparation and filing (per month) | 3,000/mo |
CLIENT STORIES
What Our Clients Say
“Mujhe pata hi nahi tha ke STRN ke bina mera IT export exemption claim nahi ho sakta. FirsTax ne NTN aur STRN dono 2 din mein karwa diye. Ab mera poora Upwork income tax free hai. PKR 8,000 invest ki aur lakhs bacha liye.”
Hamza Nawaz
UPWORK DEVELOPER — LAHORE
“We run a trading business in Rawalpindi and were struggling with FBR’s IRIS portal for sales tax registration. Hassan sorted everything in one day and also explained our monthly filing obligations clearly. Very professional.”
Rashid Mehmood
TRADING BUSINESS — RAWALPINDI
“Sara baji ne meri IT company ka STRN register kiya aur saath mein monthly return filing ka bhi plan samjha diya. Ab hum khud confuse nahi hote — FirsTax monthly returns file karta hai aur hum apna kaam karte hain.”
Nida Farrukh
IT COMPANY OWNER — ISLAMABAD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything About Sales Tax Registration in Pakistan
What is STRN and why do I need it?
STRN (Sales Tax Registration Number) is issued by FBR to businesses and individuals required to collect or pay sales tax. For businesses, it’s a legal compliance requirement above certain turnover thresholds. For freelancers and IT exporters, STRN is essential to register as an IT exporter with FBR and claim the income tax exemption on foreign earnings.
Why do freelancers need STRN for the IT export exemption?
FBR’s IT export tax exemption allows qualifying IT companies and freelancers to pay 0% income tax on foreign earnings. To qualify, you must be registered as an IT exporter — which requires both NTN and STRN. Without STRN, you cannot register as an IT exporter and will pay full income tax on your Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, or direct client income.
What is the difference between NTN and STRN?
NTN (National Tax Number) is for income tax — required by all taxpayers. STRN (Sales Tax Registration Number) is a separate registration for sales tax compliance or for claiming special schemes like the IT export exemption. Most freelancers and businesses need both. FirsTax registers both together in one process.
How long does STRN registration take?
FirsTax completes STRN registration within 24–48 hours for most applicants. The entire process is online through FBR IRIS. You receive your STRN confirmation certificate on WhatsApp.
Do I need to file monthly sales tax returns after getting STRN?
Yes. Once registered for sales tax, you must file a monthly sales tax return with FBR by the 18th of each month — even if your sales tax liability is zero (nil return). FirsTax offers monthly return filing from PKR 3,000/month so you stay compliant without the headache.
Can I get STRN if I don't have NTN yet?
You need NTN before you can register for STRN. If you don’t have NTN yet, FirsTax will register both together — we start with NTN and follow immediately with STRN. Our NTN + STRN bundle is PKR 4,000.
GET REGISTERED TODAY
Your STRN Is One WhatsApp Message Away
PKR 3,000. 24 ghante. STRN registered. FirsTax hum kar dete hain — aap apna kaam karo. Tension free ho jao.