{
  "id": 3183525,
  "title": "FBR eases sales tax registration for businesses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/fbr-eases-sales-tax-registration-for-businesses-3183525",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T02:11:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025131/fbr-eases-sales-tax-registration-for-businesses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced new measures to simplify sales tax registration for businesses, particularly low-risk enterprises. Under the revised system, applications filed through the IRIS portal will undergo risk-based screening. This streamlined approach, outlined in Sales Tax General Order No. 20 of 2026, notifies applicants in the low-risk category that their registration will be processed within three working days, provided all necessary documents are submitted accurately. Applications are to be submitted via the computerized IRIS system. The FBR instructs all field formations not to request additional documents unless legally required or flagged by the risk-based system. To aid manufacturers, the FBR requests sectoral associations under the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry to provide pre-registration certificates to their members. These certificates verify the applicant's manufacturing status, identifiable business premises, activity relevance to the sector, and match with association records, then forwarded electronically to the local registration office (LRO). The certificates serve solely to expedite verification and do not exempt applicants from legal requirements or grant exemptions. The FBR clarifies that associations bear responsibility if false information is discovered during physical checks. Local registration offices must conduct on-site verification of manufacturers within three working days. High-risk applications will remain subject to stricter scrutiny, including pre- and post-verification, while low-risk registrations may be rechecked later if irregularities arise. To expedite the process and enhance transparency, the FBR provides a detailed step-by-step procedure. All applications filed through the IRIS portal are screened using a risk-based system. Low-risk applicants are prioritized and processed within three working days if complete. Field formations are directed not to request additional documents unless legally required, necessary for verification, or flagged by the computerized risk system. If an application is incomplete, the applicant must be informed within seven days, specifying the missing details, corrections needed, and the time allowed to rectify deficiencies. Objections must be specific and linked to clear requirements, ensuring prompt resolution upon providing missing information.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new measures to streamline sales tax registration for businesses, particularly those considered low risk. Under the new system, applications filed through the IRIS portal will be screened using risk-based checks. The measures were notified through Sales Tax General Order No. 20 of 2026, issued on Monday. Under the new procedures,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn Business",
        "title": "FBR eases sales tax registration for businesses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/fbr-eases-sales-tax-registration-for-businesses",
        "published": "2026-08-25T02:11:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}