Invoice maker for Pakistan
Professional invoices for clients in Pakistan and abroad, in rupees or dollars.
Local rules
How invoicing works in Pakistan
From Lahore or Karachi to clients around the world: invoice in rupees or dollars with your NTN, sales tax where it applies, and payment details that get you paid.
At a glance
Invoicing in Pakistan
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR, Rs)
- Tax
- Sales tax on goods (federal) and on services (provincial)
- Tax number
- NTN, and an STRN if you're registered for sales tax
- Registration
- Whether you must register for sales tax depends on what you sell and where. Services are taxed by each province.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in Pakistan must include
What the rules in Pakistan ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- Your name or business name and address
- Your NTN, and STRN if registered for sales tax
- The customer's name and address (and NTN for business customers)
- A unique invoice number and the date
- A description, quantity and price
- The sales tax rate and amount where it applies
- The total due and your payment details
Tax rates
Sales tax on goods rates in Pakistan
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Goods (federal) | 18% | Standard sales tax on most goods |
| Services (provincial) | Around 15–16% | Set by each province |
| Exports | 0% | Zero-rated or treated separately |
Good to know
Goods and services differ
Sales tax on goods is federal (FBR), while sales tax on services is set and collected by each province, for example by the PRA in Punjab or the SRB in Sindh.
Freelancers and IT exports
Many freelancers invoice foreign clients in USD. Export of IT services gets special tax treatment, especially when you're registered with PSEB, so check what applies to you.
Withholding tax and the ATL
Businesses that pay you usually deduct withholding income tax. Being on the FBR's Active Taxpayers List means a lower rate, so file your returns on time.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with the FBR and your provincial revenue authority or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do Pakistani freelancers invoice foreign clients?
With an invoice in the client's currency, usually USD, showing your details, the services, the amount and your payment details. Receiving payments through a bank or approved channel keeps your income documented.
Do I charge sales tax on services in Pakistan?
Sales tax on services is provincial, so it depends on your province and the service. Exported services, like IT work for foreign clients, are treated differently. Check with your provincial revenue authority.
What is an NTN and do I need it on invoices?
Your National Tax Number identifies you to the FBR. Adding it to your invoices is recommended, and required for sales tax invoices together with your STRN.
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