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VAT (Sales Tax) Filing in Pakistan
Are you registered for Sales Tax (STRN) and need to file your monthly VAT return with FBR? Here’s a complete checklist of what you need to file VAT accurately and on time.
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Documents Required
- Sales invoices with GST (B2B/B2C)
- Purchase invoices with GST
- NTN Certificate
- STRN (Sales Tax Registration Number)
- Business bank account statement
- Utility bill or office address proof
- Tax payment challans (if applicable)
Documents Filed by FilerNow to FBR
- Monthly VAT return (STR-7)
- Output & Input tax reconciliation
- Tax challan generation
- Filing confirmation receipt
- VAT ledger record maintenance
- Processing Time: 24–48 working hours
- Filing Frequency: Monthly (before 18th of every month)
FAQs for VAT Filing in Pakistan
In Pakistan, VAT is commonly known as Sales Tax, and it applies to businesses that sell taxable goods or services.
If your business is registered under STRN (Sales Tax Registration Number), you must file a monthly VAT return with FBR.
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VAT returns must be filed monthly using Form STR-7 on the FBR IRIS system.
Even if you had zero sales, a nil return is still required to avoid penalties.
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You will need:
• STRN certificate
• Sales and purchase invoices
• Bank statement
• Tax payment challans (if any)
• Utility bill or business address proof
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👉 NTN Registration Guide
Failure to file VAT on time leads to:
• Fines and late payment penalties
• Suspension of your Sales Tax registration
• Possible FBR audit notices
👉 How to Handle FBR Notices
Yes! FilerNow helps with:
• Accurate VAT calculation
• Monthly return filing
• Compliance with FBR rules
• Claiming input tax credit where eligible
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