How to Add Your Business to NTN via FBR Portal?

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Access IRIS: Go to iris.fbr.gov.pk and log in using your credentials.

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2. Navigate to Registration Forms:

   • Click on the “Registration” tab.
   • Under “Forms,” select “181 – Form of Registration Filed for Modification Income Tax.”

3. Select Tax Period:

   • Choose the appropriate tax year (e.g., 2024 for the period July 2023 – June 2024).
   • Click “Continue.”

4. Access the Business Tab: The “Form of Registration Filed for Modification” will open. Go to the “Business” tab.

5. Add New Business Details:

   • Click the “+” button to “Add New Business Detail.”
   • Business Name: Enter the name of your new business.
   • Acquisition Date: Enter the date you started the business (you can use the current date).
   • Capacity: Select “Owner” if you own the business.
   • Principal Activity: Select “Principal Activity” (unless you need Sales Tax or FED registration at this stage).
   • Section/Category: Choose the appropriate business category (e.g., “General Order Supplier,” “Information Technology,” “Trader,” “Manufacturer”). Use the search function if needed.
   • Start Date of Business: Enter the business start date (using the current date is recommended).
   • Click “OK.”

6. Link Business Address:

   • In the “Business” tab, if no business address is showing, click “Link Business Address.”
   • If the business address is the same as your home address: Select the existing property.
   • If the business address is different: Click “Add Other Property.”
     • Property Type: Select the type of property (Residential, Commercial, Industrial).
     • Property Details: Provide details like house/flat/apartment, measurement unit (Marla, sq. ft., etc.), and area (optional).
     • Full Address: Enter the complete business address. Use the city search to select the correct city/town.
     • Capacity: Select your capacity (Owner, Tenant, Leaseholder, etc.). If the property is not in your name, select the appropriate option (e.g., “Benami Lease,” “Tenancy”) and enter value in the share.
     • Select the newly added property and click “OK.”

7. Add Attachments:

   • Go to the “Attachments” tab.
   • Click the “+” button to add each required document:
     • Evidence with 181 Form: Print and attach the modification form itself.
     • Proof of Tenancy/Ownership: Attach proof of ownership (if applicable). If renting, attach a rental agreement or any relevant document related to the property (even if in a family member’s name). This is a mandatory document.
     • Electricity Bill: Attach a recent electricity bill (not older than three months) for the business premises.
   • Click “Submit.”

8. Verification:

   • The application will go to your “Outbox” and then to “Completed Tasks.” Wait approximately 15 minutes.
   • To verify the addition of the business, go to “Online Verifications” and select “Tax Payer Profile Inquiry.”
   • Search using your CNIC (without dashes). Enter the captcha and click “Verify.”
   • Your taxpayer profile will show your added business under “Business.”

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Key Points:

• Accurate information is crucial.
• All required documents must be attached.
• If you encounter issues, consult the FBR’s help resources or contact their helpline.
• The process may take some time for processing and reflection in the system.

This structured guide should make the process of adding a business to your NTN through the FBR IRIS portal clearer and easier to follow.