Quick answer
A company incorporated through SECP's eZfile portal normally receives its National Tax Number (NTN) automatically at the company's email address, because SECP and FBR run a one-window registration facility. If you need to register with FBR yourself, FBR's guidance says companies and associations of persons (AOPs) register at a Tax House facilitation counter, with the incorporation certificate or partnership deed, CNICs and evidence of business premises.
What is a company NTN?
FBR's registration guidance says an individual, company or association of persons (AOP) is treated as registered once e-enrolled on the Iris portal. An individual's 13-digit CNIC is used as the NTN, while a company or AOP gets its own 7-digit NTN and an Iris password.
Does SECP give you an NTN automatically?
Usually, yes. FBR and SECP run a one-window facility: FBR says a company registered through SECP's online portal receives its NTN automatically at the company's email address. SECP's name reservation and incorporation process runs online through eZfile, using the formats in the Companies Regulations, 2024.
So make sure the email address given at incorporation is accurate, because that is where the NTN is sent.
What information does FBR need for a company or AOP?
FBR lists the particulars a principal officer should have ready before e-enrolment:
- name of the company or AOP, business name and business address
- accounting period, business phone, email and the principal officer's cell number
- principal business activity and principal place of business
- company type and date of registration
- the SECP incorporation certificate for a company, or the partnership deed (and registration certificate, if the firm is registered) for an AOP
- name, CNIC, NTN or passport, and share percentage of every director and every shareholder holding 10% or more, or of every partner
How do you register at a Tax House?
FBR's guidance says online registration on Iris is available for individuals, while companies and AOPs register at the facilitation counter of a Tax House. For a company, the principal officer attends in person with:
- the incorporation certificate and the CNICs of all directors
- a letter on company letterhead, signed by all directors, authorising the principal officer
- a cell phone with a SIM registered on the principal officer's own CNIC and not already registered with FBR
- a company email address and a bank account maintenance certificate in the company's name
- evidence of tenancy or ownership of the business premises, and a paid utility bill not older than three months
For an AOP, one partner attends with the partnership deed, all partners' CNICs, an authority letter signed by all partners, and the same supporting documents.
What if your details change later?
FBR says a change in name, address or other registration particulars must be notified to the Regional Tax Office within 14 days. If you are moving office, read our guide on updating your company address with SECP and FBR.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a company's NTN the same as the director's CNIC?
No. FBR uses an individual's 13-digit CNIC as their NTN, but a company or AOP receives its own 7-digit NTN after e-enrolment.
Can a partnership firm register for an NTN online?
FBR's guidance says online Iris registration is for individuals. An AOP registers at a Tax House facilitation counter, where one partner attends with the required documents.
Which shareholders must be listed for a company NTN?
FBR asks for the name, CNIC, NTN or passport and share percentage of every director and every shareholder holding 10% or more.
How quickly must I report a change of address to FBR?
Within 14 days of the change, according to FBR's registration guidance.
