Business Registration
Import & Export Business Registration
To import or export goods in Pakistan, a business generally needs an NTN, sales tax registration, and registration on the customs clearance system, now through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW). Membership of a chamber of commerce is often also required. Tax Services PK coordinates the full set of registrations so you can start trading.
Who needs it
Who is this service for?
- New importers and exporters
- Commercial and industrial importers
- Manufacturers exporting their products
- Traders moving into cross-border trade
Our process
How it works
Tax registrations
We complete the NTN and sales tax registration.
Chamber
We arrange chamber of commerce membership where required.
PSW / customs
We register you on the Pakistan Single Window system.
Ongoing
We support returns and refunds once you start trading.
Checklist
Documents required
- CNIC / company documents
- NTN and STRN
- Bank account details
- Premises proof
What we handle
What's included
- NTN and STRN registration
- PSW / customs registration
- Chamber of commerce membership
- Sales tax refund support for exporters
FAQs
Import / Export Registration: frequently asked questions
Do I need sales tax registration to import?
Commercial importers are generally required to be sales tax registered, and imports attract sales tax at the import stage.
What is the Pakistan Single Window?
PSW is the government's integrated online platform for cross-border trade, used for customs clearance and related regulatory approvals.
Can a sole proprietor import goods?
Yes. A sole proprietor with the required registrations can import and export goods.
Need help with import / export registration?
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