Sales Tax Filing in Pakistan: FBR, PRA, SRB and KPRA Explained
Pakistan has four separate sales tax authorities — FBR federally and one per province. Here's how to know where you register and file.
7 min read · 2 April 2026
Federal vs provincial sales tax
FBR administers sales tax on goods (standard rate 18%). Services are taxed by the province in which they are consumed: Punjab (PRA), Sindh (SRB), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPRA) and Balochistan (BRA). Islamabad Capital Territory has its own regime for services under FBR.
A company selling services across multiple provinces may need to register with several provincial authorities — a common pain point for consultancies and IT services companies.
Monthly return cycle
Sales tax returns are filed monthly by the 18th of the following month, with tax payable by the 15th. Input tax adjustments are only allowed against valid invoices from active (ATL) suppliers — dealing with a de-listed supplier can strip your input claim.
Common pitfalls
Confusing goods and services classifications, missing provincial registrations, and failing to file 'null' returns during dormant months are the top three causes of penalty notices. Nil returns are still mandatory for registered persons.