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The simplest way to go legit.

A sole proprietorship is just a business NTN with the FBR. We register it for you so you can invoice, bank and file taxes as a real business — usually in a few days.

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— What it is

A business in your own name

There's no separate company and no SECP filing. You register a business NTN (National Tax Number) with the FBR, and from that point you can trade, invoice and bank as a business. It's the fastest, cheapest and most popular route for people working on their own.

Fastest to set up
Usually live within a couple of working days.
Lowest cost
A flat Taxly fee, plus FBR registration at cost.
You keep full control
No shareholders, no board — it's all you.
Invoice & bank
Open a business account and bill clients properly.
— Who it's for

Built for people working solo

Freelancers
Designers, developers, writers and consultants billing local or overseas clients.
Fiverr & Upwork sellers
Get a business NTN so remittances land cleanly and you stay on the ATL.
Small shops & traders
Run a retail or trading business under your own name without a company.
Consultants
Invoice as a registered business and claim expenses against your income.
— One flat fee

Everything to register as a sole proprietor

One transparent Taxly service fee. The only extra is the FBR registration, which we pass through at cost — no markup, no surprises.

Government fees vary and are charged at cost. Figures are indicative.

Taxly service fee
₨5,000one-time
+ FBR registration at cost
Business NTN registration with FBR
Business-name guidance
Iris portal account setup
Bank-account documentation
Optional sales-tax registration
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— How it works

Registered in four steps

01
Share your details
Send us your CNIC, contact details and what your business does. Takes a few minutes.
02
We set up Iris
We create or verify your FBR Iris account and prepare your business profile.
03
We register your NTN
Your business NTN is filed with FBR — usually within a couple of working days.
04
You're ready to invoice
Get your documentation for the bank and start billing clients as a registered business.
— Not sure?

Want limited liability instead?

A sole proprietorship keeps things simple, but it doesn't separate you from the business. If you want your personal assets protected or plan to raise investment, a company registered with SECP may suit you better.

Registered? Don't forget your yearly return

Once you have a business NTN you file an income-tax return every year — the deadline is usually 30 September. Filing keeps you on the Active Taxpayer List for lower withholding tax.

Yearly tax filing →
— Questions

Sole proprietorship FAQ

It's the simplest way to run a business in Pakistan — there's no separate company. You register a business NTN with the FBR under your own name, which lets you invoice clients, open a business bank account and file taxes as a business. You and the business are legally the same person.
Once we have your CNIC and details, a business NTN is usually issued within a couple of working days through the FBR Iris portal. We'll let you know the moment it's active.
Only if you sell taxable goods or services and cross the relevant threshold. Sales-tax registration is with FBR for goods, or with your provincial authority (PRA, SRB, KPRA, BRA) for services. We can add it on if you need it.
A sole proprietorship has no limited liability — your personal assets aren't separate from the business. An SMC or private limited is a separate legal entity registered with SECP, which protects your personal assets and lets you raise investment. If you want that protection, see our SMC and Pvt Ltd pages.