The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fully digitized the sales tax de-registration process, announcing that all future requests must be submitted exclusively through its computerized system — effectively ending manual applications.
As per Sales Tax General Order (STGO) No. 4 of 2025, issued on October 8, 2025, taxpayers seeking de-registration under Section 21 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, read with Rule 11 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, must now apply online via the prescribed electronic platform.
Under the new procedure, the Commissioner Inland Revenue (IR) with jurisdiction will handle all de-registration requests, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and consistency in processing.
The FBR clarified that no manual submissions will be accepted going forward, and any previously submitted paper applications must be resubmitted electronically.
Officials highlighted that this shift aligns with FBR’s broader digital transformation agenda — aimed at simplifying tax procedures, enhancing compliance, and promoting automation across Pakistan’s tax administration.
