GST/STRN Registration

GST/STRN Registration

General Sales Tax registration is the process of enrolling your business with FBR under the Sales Tax Act, 1990. On successful registration, FBR issues an STRN (Sales Tax Registration Number) — a unique number that identifies you as a registered sales tax person. Purpose: It legally authorises you to charge sales tax on your supplies, claim input tax adjustment on your purchases, and file monthly sales tax returns. Who needs it:

Manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, distributors and retailers crossing the prescribed turnover threshold Anyone supplying taxable goods or services Businesses seeking WeBOC/PSW clearance, government tenders, or corporate contracts

Documents Required

  • Balance Sheet
  • Electricity Meter GPS Photo
  • Rent Agreement/Ownership Document
  • Business Seturp GPS Photo
  • Bank Maintenance Certificate
  • Bank Statement
  • Google Map Location
  • Income Tax Return (Previous Year0

Benefits

  • Can issue valid sales tax invoices
  • Avoids penalties and audit risk
  • Stays on FBR's Active Taxpayer List
  • Sales tax refunds for exporters
  • Access to larger supply chains