FBR Shifts Sales Tax Deregistration to Online System

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new, fully automated procedure for the cancellation of sales tax deregistration, marking another step toward digital governance and administrative transparency.

According to an official notification issued by the FBR, manual applications for sales tax deregistration will no longer be accepted under the revised system. Instead, all applications will now be processed exclusively through a computerised platform to ensure efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

The move aims to eliminate paperwork delays and reduce the risk of human error or manipulation in the deregistration process. The FBR stated that this change is part of its broader efforts to digitise tax administration, streamline taxpayer services, and enhance data accuracy through automation.

Moreover, any pending manual applications will also be migrated to the new computerised system, ensuring a uniform and transparent processing mechanism for all taxpayers.

Tax experts have lauded the decision as a positive step toward modernising Pakistan’s tax administration infrastructure and improving ease of doing business for registered entities.