In Pakistan, businesses and individuals registered for sales tax often face issues where their taxpayer status shows as Non-Active or their Compliance Level Graph is below 100%. Being in Non-Active status can result in higher withholding tax and other penalties. This guide explains how to fix your status and achieve full compliance. Learn how to activate non-active taxpayer status and improve compliance level to 100% in FBR sales tax. Why Active Taxpayer Status is Important? Active taxpayers appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) . They pay reduced withholding tax rates. It builds business credibility with clients and suppliers. Steps to Convert Non-Active to Active & Improve Compliance Level Step-by-Step Process Step 1: Check Your Current Status If you don’t know how to check your status, watch this quick 32-second video: 👉 How to Check ATL Sales Tax Status Step 2: Login to IRIS FBR Account Login to your IRIS FBR account using the QR Code method. If yo...

 The Active Taxpayer List (ATL) is an official list issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Pakistan. It identifies taxpayers who have filed their income tax returns and are eligible for reduced withholding tax rates. If you are a taxpayer, checking your ATL status is essential for financial compliance and avoiding additional tax charges. Check your ATL (Active Taxpayer List) sales tax status online with ease. Learn the step-by-step process and stay compliant with FBR tax regulations Why Check ATL Status? To verify if you are an active taxpayer. To ensure you are eligible for reduced tax deductions. To avoid penalties and higher tax rates applicable to non-filers. How to Check ATL Status Online Visit the official FBR Active Taxpayer List portal: https://iris.fbr.gov.pk Enter your CNIC (for individuals) or NTN (for companies). Click on Search . Your status will appear as Active or Inactive along with relevant details. Video Tutorial For a quic...

If you are registered for sales tax but have no sales or purchases during a tax period, you still need to file a null sales tax return . This keeps you compliant with tax regulations and ensures your name remains in the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) . Filing it online through the FBR IRIS portal is quick and easy. Watch short video on YouTube  https://youtube.com/shorts/2aQDOZFYwps?feature=share Step-by-step guide to filing a null sales tax return online using the FBR IRIS portal to stay tax compliant and remain on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). What Is a Null Sales Tax Return? A null sales tax return is filed when your business has no taxable activity for the given month. This includes: No sales No purchases No imports or exports Even when your business is temporarily inactive, the law requires you to submit this return every month. Why Should You File a Null Return? To avoid penalties and fines To maintain your Active Taxpayer status To keep your tax re...