Income Tax
Become a Filer: Get on FBR's Active Taxpayer List (ATL)
To become a filer in Pakistan you register with the FBR on IRIS (your CNIC is your NTN) and file your income tax return with a wealth statement. Your name is then added to the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). Filers pay lower withholding tax than non-filers on many transactions, including property, vehicle registration and certain banking transactions. You can check ATL status by sending an SMS of "ATL", a space and your 13-digit CNIC to 9966.
Who needs it
Who is this service for?
- Non-filers buying or selling property or vehicles
- People facing higher withholding tax on banking transactions
- Business owners dealing with companies and government departments
- Anyone applying for loans, tenders or visas that ask for filer status
Our process
How it works
IRIS registration
We register you on IRIS if you are not registered already.
Return & wealth statement
We prepare and file your return for the relevant tax year.
Surcharge (if late)
If filed after the due date, we guide you on the ATL surcharge.
ATL confirmation
We check and confirm that your name appears on the ATL.
Checklist
Documents required
- CNIC
- Mobile number registered in your name
- Email address
- Income and asset details
What we handle
What's included
- IRIS registration
- Return and wealth statement filing
- ATL inclusion and status check
- Ongoing annual filing so you stay active
FAQs
Become a Filer (ATL): frequently asked questions
How can I check if I am a filer?
Send an SMS with "ATL", a space and your 13-digit CNIC number to 9966, or check on the FBR website's ATL search.
When will my name appear on the ATL?
The FBR updates the Active Taxpayer List regularly. Once your return is filed (and any late surcharge paid), your name is included in a subsequent update.
What are the benefits of being a filer?
Filers pay lower withholding tax rates on many transactions, such as property purchase and sale, vehicle registration and some banking transactions, and can deal more easily with companies, banks and government departments.
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