FBR launches mobile application for basic status verification

FBR launches mobile application for basic status verification

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched mobile application for verification of status of sales tax, active taxpayers list (ATL), online NTN/STRN inquiry etc.

According to updates on Friday the FBR launched Tax Asaan mobile application with selected functionality of Iris web application.

This mobile application provides the taxpayers a quick and on-the-go access of basic verification features like ATL, Online NTN/STRN inquiry, exemption certificate and CPR utilization status etc.

The FBR said that the new and simplified functionality has been proved under Tax Asaan mobile application for the users to get register for sales tax. “Now user can save time and instead of visiting Regional Tax Office (RTO) for sales tax registration they can simply fill in the registration form available on the Tax Asaan mobile application.”

The revenue body said that Tax Asaan – Sales Tax Registration feature facilitates both manufacturers and other than manufacturer categories of sales tax. Soon after successful registration the user will be able to generate bank CPR for payment of dues.

“However, in order to file sales tax return the user need to get bio-metric verification within a month of sales tax registration by visiting e-Sahulat centre of NADRA,” the FBR said.