Tax filing for overseas Pakistanis
Living abroad does not end your tax obligations in Pakistan if you still earn income or own property there. We handle your FBR registration and returns remotely, keep you on the Active Taxpayers List, and you pay in your own currency.
Choose where you live
Pakistanis in the UAE
No UAE income tax on salaries, but Pakistan income such as rent and property gains is still taxed in Pakistan.
Pakistanis in the UK
Rent and property gains in Pakistan are taxed in Pakistan, and may also be reportable to HMRC.
Pakistanis in the USA
The US taxes worldwide income, so Pakistan tax paid needs to be documented for a US foreign tax credit.
Pakistanis in Canada
Canada taxes residents on worldwide income, with credit for tax already paid in Pakistan.
What we handle for you
- NTN and IRIS registration
- We register you with FBR using your CNIC or NICOP, without a trip to Pakistan.
- Returns for Pakistan income
- Rent, profit on bank deposits, dividends and business income from Pakistan, for the current year and any years you missed.
- Filer status before property deals
- Advance tax on buying or selling property is lower for people on the Active Taxpayers List. We file so you are on the list before you transact.
- Records for your country of residence
- A clear summary of income and tax paid in Pakistan, for your accountant abroad or your own return.
Common questions from overseas Pakistanis
- Do I have to file in Pakistan if I live abroad?
- You are generally a non-resident for a tax year if you spent less than 183 days in Pakistan and are tax resident in the country where you live. Non-residents are taxed in Pakistan only on income from Pakistan, such as rent, bank profit, dividends and gains on selling property. You usually need to file if that income is above Rs. 600,000 or has tax deducted at source. Income earned through Roshan Digital and other non-resident foreign currency accounts is largely exempt from filing.
- Do I pay non-filer rates when I buy or sell property in Pakistan?
- Non-residents holding a NICOP or POC are not charged the higher non-filer rates on property purchase and sale. If you hold only a CNIC, the rate depends on whether you are on the Active Taxpayers List. We check which rates apply before you transact.
- Can you file without me travelling to Pakistan?
- Yes. You upload documents online, we talk on WhatsApp or email, and your consultant files on IRIS. You do not need to visit an FBR office.
Diaspora annual plan, $79 a year
Everything in the Individual plan, plus payment in USD, GBP or AED, a filing flow for your country of residence and priority WhatsApp support.