Umair A R Mughal 
Today (31 October 2026) is the final extension for submitting your IT Return for Tax Year 2026. Millions of people will be asking; Am I on the list? The Active Taxpayer List (ATL) is the official list of taxpayers maintained by the FBR. If you are on this list, you will pay the lower tax … Read more
You may experience delays in filing your return for a number of reasons, including busy audits, group accounts and unavailability of key personnel. The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 allows for extensions. A taxpayer can request the Commissioner to extend the time you have to file your return (Section 119). This article will cover who can … Read more
Sometimes a brand belongs to a group. A trade association, cooperative or industry body may wish to register a single mark to be used by all members of the group to ensure customers know they are adhering to the standards of the association. This is where a Collective Mark comes into play. To register a … Read more
Bank want to see your updated company profile. FBR want to see your incorporation documents and you are involved in court proceedings and need to provide director information. In all these situations you will need: SECP Certified True Copies This article will explain what Certified True Copies (CTCs) are, what documents you can ask to … Read more
A Director has left, a new CEO has joined and a Company Secretary has changed their address. All of these require a notice of change to be provided to the SECP. This guide will explain what Form 29 (or Form 9) is and how to complete it online. What is a Notice of Change of … Read more
Usually, when a CEO is changed or a director leaves, this will be quickly reflected in the SECP. However, it may not be reflected in the FBR. This can cause real issues. Notices will go to the wrong person, former directors will be linked to the company, and your filings will come to a halt … Read more
Not everyone will have taxable income, but many will need to file. Nil Income Tax Returns allow you to stay in the system and have a filing status without any penalties. We will show you how to file a Nil Income Tax Return on the FBR Iris portal and how to avoid any issues with … Read more
You wish to register your foreign brand Trademark domestically. You plan to launch in Pakistan. However, someone may register the same Trademark locally. Form TM-02 will ensure the foreign applicant can register their Trademark with priority rights from their earliest foreign registration in Pakistan. What is Form TM-02? Form TM-02 (TM-2 according to the Rules) … Read more
Banks, property dealers, freelance sites, employers, and the Trademark Office will ask for your NTN. Your NTN is your access to the Tax System in Pakistan. It can be registered free of charge online within an hour. What is an NTN? An NTN (National Tax Number) is your unique identifier with the Federal Board of … Read more
A brand name is one of the most important things a company might have. However, many companies in Pakistan don’t register their brand name. Form TM-01 is the starting point of legally protecting your brand. This post is what you need, it has everything: the official charges and how to do the operation online. What … Read more
