What is NTN Verification by CNIC?

Through NTN verification a taxpayer can verify it’s National Tax Number and tax registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This facility helps all taxpayers to verify their tax information easily and quickly. Salaried, business individuals, and companies should verify their tax information periodically to verify their particulars.

What is a National Tax Number (NTN)?

As per FBR, your 13-digit CNIC number automatically acts as your National Tax Number (NTN). Old 7-digit NTN number completely replaced with CNICs to make simple tax registration process and record keeping of taxpayers.

However, if you need old form 7-digit NTN number for any purpose then you need to get NTN verification by CNIC and information you get includes a 7-digit reference number, this reference number you may use as old form 7-digit NTN number. This form of NTN is sometimes require by freelancers especially for their foreign registrations and receiving payments.

Why is NTN Verification Important?

National Tax Number (NTN) verification is very important in Pakistan to verify your tax registration, helps during banking transactions, needs when filing tax returns, needs for business verification, and very helpful in avoiding any errors in tax records.

Who can use NTN verification by CNIC?

Online Verification of NTN number by CNIC can be used to verify tax registration status by individual taxpayers, sole proprietors, business owners, tax consultants, and companies verifying their employees and suppliers taxpayer status.

How to Perform Online NTN Verification by CNIC

To check your National Tax Number (NTN) using a CNIC number, follow the steps below:

• Open the FBR Taxpayer Profile Inquiry Portal:https://iris.fbr.gov.pk
• Tocheck NTN number in Pakistan, click on the “Taxpayer Profile Inquiry” option from the left sidebar.
• Select the Parameter Type (CNIC, NTN, Passport No, or Reg/Inc No)
• Enter the Registration Number as per Parameter Type selected (CNIC number if type selected is CNIC, 7-digit NTN if NTN selected etc)
• Complete the Captcha Verification
• After Providing information click on the “Verify” button
• View Your Taxpayer Information: Here you will get all the details of taxpayer (Taxpayer Name, NTN Number (Reference No), Registration Status, Tax Office Information, other Taxpayer Profile Details, taxpayer business details, taxpayer address, Cell No, Email ID etc)
• Here, Reference number is taxpayer’ 7-digit NTN number
• Now you can download and save it

Benefits of NTN Registration with FBR

Registering for a National Tax Number (NTN) with the FBR benefits a lot like:

• declare your tax returns after you get NTN registration with FBR
• you can become active taxpayer and benefits Active Taxpayer Status with FBR
• lower tax withholding rates on banking, property, and vehicle transactions and registrations
• It’s a legal compliance,
• easy business banking
• easy to apply for government contracts

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