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Accounting & Bookkeeping Services in Pakistan

Pakistani businesses must maintain accounting records compliant with the Companies Act 2017 and IFRS as applicable, supporting FBR income tax returns, withholding tax CPR issuance, and provincial sales tax filings with PRA, SRB, or KPRA.

Overview

Fintax Support Limited manages daily and monthly bookkeeping in PKR on Odoo, QuickBooks, and Zoho, reconciling bank accounts and coding transactions for FBR withholding tax sections (149, 153, 236, etc.). We prepare monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements ready for SECP filing and FBR audit.

Key compliance areas in Pakistan

06 areas
  • FBR income & corporate tax
  • SECP incorporation
  • NTN & STRN
  • PRA/SRB/KPRA provincial sales tax
  • EOBI & SESSI
  • withholding tax

Regulatory framework

FBR requires businesses to maintain books of account for six years under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Withholding tax agents must issue Computerized Payment Receipts (CPRs) to deductees and file monthly statements. SECP requires audited financial statements for companies meeting prescribed thresholds, filed with annual returns.

FBR (Federal Board of Revenue)

Key facts

  • 6 yearsRecord keepingIncome Tax Ordinance 2001
  • MonthlyWithholding tax statements

10 specialised services

Our Accounting & Bookkeeping services in Pakistan

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  1. FBR-Compliant Bookkeeping & Record-Keeping
  2. IFRS / IFRS for SMEs Financial Statements
  3. Withholding Tax Tracking & CPR Reconciliation
  4. Provincial Sales Tax Input/Output Management
  5. Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation
  6. Monthly & Quarterly Management Accounts
  7. Cloud Accounting Setup (Zoho, QuickBooks, Odoo)
  8. eCommerce Bookkeeping (Daraz, Shopify Pakistan)
  9. Outsourced CFO & Financial Controller Services
  10. Clean-Up & Catch-Up Bookkeeping

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FBR-Compliant Bookkeeping & Record-Keeping

Maintain accounting records that meet Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) requirements under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 for income tax returns, withholding tax CPR issuance, and STRN sales tax compliance. FBR-compliant bookkeeping ensures every transaction is documented, coded in PKR, and retained for the statutory six-year period so your business is ready for FBR audit and SECP annual filing.

Income Tax Ordinance 2001 compliance

SECP & Companies Act 2017 alignment

PKR functional currency

Digital document storage

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Compliance assessment

    Review your NTN status, STRN registration, provincial tax obligations, and current record-keeping gaps.

  2. 02

    Chart of accounts setup

    Configure ICAP IFRS-compliant accounts in PKR with WHT and sales tax coding dimensions for FBR reporting.

  3. 03

    Daily transaction recording

    Post sales, purchases, expenses, and payroll with supporting documentation attached to each ledger entry.

  4. 04

    Retention and audit readiness

    Archive records per Income Tax Ordinance 2001 retention periods and prepare monthly FBR compliance checklists.

The Federal Board of Revenue requires all NTN-registered businesses to maintain complete books of account under Section 174 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, accurately reflecting every transaction for at least six years from the end of the relevant tax year. Records must be sufficient to reconstruct income tax returns, withholding tax statements, and STRN sales tax filings submitted through the FBR IRIS portal. SECP-registered companies under the Companies Act 2017 must additionally maintain records supporting ICAP IFRS financial statements filed with annual returns. We configure bookkeeping workflows for sole proprietors, partnerships, AOPs, and private limited companies — ensuring PKR is used as the functional currency with proper foreign exchange translation at State Bank of Pakistan notified rates. Digital storage of tax invoices, contracts, bank statements, and CPR records supports FBR tax audits, provincial revenue authority inspections, and SECP compliance reviews.

Common questions

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IFRS / IFRS for SMEs Financial Statements

Prepare financial statements under IFRS as notified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), with IFRS for SMEs applied where eligible. ICAP-compliant statements support SECP annual filing, FBR income tax return attachment, bank covenant reporting, and investor due diligence with PKR as the presentation currency.

ICAP IFRS framework

Primary financial statements

PKR presentation currency

SECP filing readiness

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Accounting policy documentation

    Document ICAP IFRS accounting policies for revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, and fixed assets.

  2. 02

    Trial balance and adjustments

    Post year-end accruals, depreciation, impairment assessments, and deferred tax provisions under IFRS.

  3. 03

    Financial statement preparation

    Compile primary statements and notes covering related-party transactions, contingencies, and tax reconciliations.

  4. 04

    Director approval and filing

    Present draft statements for board sign-off and coordinate with ICAP-member auditors for SECP submissions.

SECP-registered companies in Pakistan must prepare financial statements under IFRS as notified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), with PKR as the functional and presentation currency unless specific circumstances require otherwise. Small companies meeting SECP prescribed thresholds may apply IFRS for SMEs, which provides reduced disclosure requirements while maintaining core IFRS principles. ICAP-compliant statements are required for SECP annual return filing under the Companies Act 2017, FBR income tax return attachment, and bank lending covenants. Companies meeting audit thresholds must appoint ICAP-member chartered accountants for statutory audit under International Standards on Auditing (ISA). We prepare the full suite of primary statements — statement of financial position, statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of cash flows, and statement of changes in equity — with notes covering revenue under IFRS 15, leases under IFRS 16, and related-party disclosures required for FBR transfer pricing documentation.

Common questions

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Withholding Tax Tracking & CPR Reconciliation

Track withholding tax deductions under FBR Sections 149 to 165 and reconcile Computerized Payment Receipts (CPRs) issued through the IRIS portal against your general ledger. Accurate WHT tracking ensures deductees receive valid CPRs for income tax credit claims and your monthly withholding statements reconcile to FBR records without penalty.

Section 149–165 coverage

CPR issuance via IRIS

Monthly statement reconciliation

Agent compliance defence

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    WHT coding framework

    Configure nominal accounts and tax codes for each applicable FBR section — 149, 150, 151, 153, 156, and 236.

  2. 02

    Transaction classification

    Code vendor payments, contractor invoices, and salary disbursements with correct WHT rates and section references.

  3. 03

    CPR generation and tracking

    Issue CPRs through IRIS for each deduction and maintain a register linking CPR numbers to ledger entries.

  4. 04

    Monthly reconciliation

    Reconcile WHT payable, CPR issued, and monthly withholding statements before IRIS filing deadline.

Pakistan's withholding tax regime under Sections 149 to 165 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 requires designated withholding agents to deduct tax at source on payments including salaries, dividends, profit on debt, contracts, commissions, and goods and services. Each deduction must be supported by a Computerized Payment Receipt (CPR) issued through the FBR IRIS portal, allowing deductees to claim tax credits on their annual income tax returns. Withholding agents must file monthly statements detailing all deductions and CPRs issued — failure to deduct, issue CPRs, or file statements triggers penalties and potential disallowance of the underlying expense. We configure your accounting system to classify every payment by applicable FBR section, calculate WHT at current rates (including filer versus non-filer differential rates under Section 236), generate CPRs through IRIS, and reconcile the WHT register to your general ledger monthly. This ensures your withholding tax agent obligations are met and deductees receive valid CPRs without delay.

Common questions

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Provincial Sales Tax Input/Output Management

Maintain separate input and output tax registers for provincial sales tax on services with PRA, SRB, KPRA, and BRA, alongside FBR STRN federal sales tax on goods. Provincial sales tax accounting ensures monthly returns reconcile to your general ledger and input tax credits are claimed correctly within each authority's rules.

Multi-authority coverage

STRN federal sales tax

Cross-authority reconciliation

Return-ready trial balance

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Authority registration mapping

    Identify applicable provincial registrations — PRA, SRB, KPRA, or BRA — alongside FBR STRN obligations.

  2. 02

    Tax coding framework

    Configure separate nominal accounts for provincial output tax, input tax, and STRN federal sales tax transactions.

  3. 03

    Transaction classification

    Code daily sales and purchases with correct provincial or federal tax treatment and applicable rates.

  4. 04

    Monthly return reconciliation

    Reconcile input/output registers to provincial and STRN return figures before portal filing deadlines.

Pakistan operates a dual sales tax system where FBR administers federal sales tax on goods through STRN registration, while provincial revenue authorities levy sales tax on services at varying rates — PRA in Punjab, SRB in Sindh, KPRA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and BRA in Balochistan. Businesses providing services must register with the relevant provincial authority in addition to FBR obligations, maintaining separate input and output tax registers for each jurisdiction. Provincial rates differ — for example, SRB applies 13% on services in Sindh while PRA rates vary by service category in Punjab — and input tax credit rules restrict recovery on certain expenses. We configure your chart of accounts with distinct coding dimensions for each provincial authority and STRN federal sales tax, ensuring monthly returns filed through PRA, SRB, KPRA, BRA, and FBR IRIS portals reconcile directly from your general ledger. Multi-province operators receive consolidated PKR reporting with authority-level tax detail.

Common questions

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Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation

Reconcile PKR, USD, and other currency business accounts against your nominal ledger monthly so cash positions are accurate and FBR records under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 are complete. Bank reconciliation is the foundation of Pakistan-compliant bookkeeping — unreconciled accounts undermine income tax returns, withholding tax CPR registers, and SECP audit submissions.

Multi-currency reconciliation

Bank feed integration

FBR audit defence

Payment gateway matching

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Account inventory and feed setup

    Catalog all business bank and card accounts across Pakistani and international banks with import configuration.

  2. 02

    Monthly statement import

    Import bank and card statements with automated transaction matching to existing ledger entries.

  3. 03

    Exception resolution

    Investigate unmatched items — timing differences, bank charges, WHT deductions, and duplicate postings.

  4. 04

    Reconciliation sign-off

    Produce signed reconciliation reports linking bank balances to nominal ledger for FBR and SECP audit trail.

Accurate bank reconciliation is essential for Pakistani businesses subject to FBR scrutiny under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 — unreconciled accounts are a primary trigger for tax audits and expense disallowance. Businesses operating export-import channels maintain PKR operating accounts alongside USD, GBP, or AED foreign currency accounts requiring IAS 21 translation and period-end revaluation at State Bank of Pakistan rates. Payment gateways including JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and PayFast generate settlement reports that must be matched to bank deposits with platform fees and WHT deductions separated. We reconcile all business accounts monthly, posting bank charges, interest income, and foreign exchange differences to the correct nominal accounts. Reconciled records support FBR income tax return filing, withholding tax CPR verification, and SECP statutory audit working papers.

Common questions

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Monthly & Quarterly Management Accounts

Receive timely PKR management accounts — profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI dashboards — for informed business decisions between annual SECP filings. Monthly and quarterly management reporting bridges daily bookkeeping and year-end ICAP IFRS statements with FBR tax-aware metrics.

Monthly P&L and balance sheet

Cash flow forecasting

Department and project tracking

Tax-aware KPI dashboards

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Reporting framework design

    Define management account format, KPI set, and reporting calendar aligned to your board or investor needs.

  2. 02

    Month-end close process

    Execute accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and WHT provisions before management account compilation.

  3. 03

    Report preparation and review

    Compile P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis with commentary on significant movements.

  4. 04

    Distribution and action tracking

    Deliver reports to directors or investors and track agreed actions for the following period.

Annual ICAP IFRS financial statements filed with SECP provide a historical snapshot, but Pakistani business owners and investors need timely management information to manage cash flow, pricing, and growth decisions throughout the year. Monthly management accounts in PKR show revenue trends, cost structure, working capital position, and profitability by segment — with tax-aware metrics reflecting FBR advance tax instalments, withholding tax obligations under Sections 149 to 165, and provincial sales tax payables to PRA, SRB, KPRA, or BRA. We establish a structured month-end close process including bank reconciliation, accrual posting, and WHT provision calculations, delivering management packs within 10 business days of period-end. Quarterly reports add rolling cash flow forecasts, budget variance analysis, and KPI dashboards suitable for board meetings, bank covenant reporting, and investor updates.

Common questions

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Cloud Accounting Setup (Zoho, QuickBooks, Odoo)

Implement and configure cloud accounting software tailored for Pakistani tax compliance — FBR withholding tax sections, STRN sales tax, provincial PRA/SRB/KPRA/BRA reporting, and PKR multi-currency operations. Cloud setup on Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or Odoo replaces manual spreadsheets with automated, FBR-ready bookkeeping from day one.

Pakistan tax configuration

ICAP IFRS chart of accounts

Data migration

Team training

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Platform selection and scoping

    Assess Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, or Odoo based on your transaction volume, integrations, and budget.

  2. 02

    Pakistan compliance configuration

    Set up PKR base currency, WHT tax codes, STRN and provincial tax dimensions, and ICAP IFRS chart of accounts.

  3. 03

    Migration and integration

    Import opening balances, connect bank feeds, and integrate with payroll, inventory, or CRM modules as needed.

  4. 04

    Go-live and support

    Train your team, validate first-month postings, and provide ongoing support during the transition period.

Pakistani businesses upgrading from manual bookkeeping or outdated desktop software need cloud accounting platforms configured for local tax compliance from the outset. Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, and Odoo each offer PKR multi-currency support, but require custom configuration for FBR withholding tax sections (149 to 165), STRN federal sales tax, provincial sales tax with PRA/SRB/KPRA/BRA, and EOBI payroll deductions. We implement the platform best suited to your size and industry — Zoho Books for SMEs, QuickBooks for businesses familiar with Intuit ecosystems, and Odoo for operations requiring integrated inventory, manufacturing, or CRM modules. Configuration includes ICAP IFRS-aligned chart of accounts, automated WHT calculation on vendor payments, CPR tracking workflows, and bank feed integration with major Pakistani banks. Data migration preserves historical balances and vendor/customer masters, ensuring continuity for FBR return filing and SECP annual reporting.

Common questions

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eCommerce Bookkeeping (Daraz, Shopify Pakistan)

Reconcile marketplace sales from Daraz, Shopify Pakistan, and other online platforms against PKR bank settlements with correct STRN and provincial sales tax treatment. eCommerce bookkeeping handles platform commissions, return deductions, FBR withholding tax on marketplace payouts, and multi-channel revenue recognition under ICAP IFRS.

Daraz seller reconciliation

Sales tax on online sales

Inventory and COGS tracking

Channel profitability

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Platform integration setup

    Connect Daraz seller centre and Shopify data exports to accounting software for automated sales import.

  2. 02

    Settlement reconciliation

    Match platform payout reports to PKR bank deposits, separating gross sales, commissions, refunds, and WHT.

  3. 03

    Tax and revenue coding

    Code each sale with correct STRN and provincial tax treatment and recognise revenue under IFRS 15.

  4. 04

    Channel reporting

    Produce monthly per-platform profitability reports reconciled to STRN and provincial sales tax returns.

Pakistani eCommerce sellers on Daraz, Shopify, and direct-to-consumer platforms face complex bookkeeping — platform settlement reports show gross PKR sales, commission fees, return deductions, and withholding tax on payouts, all of which must reconcile to bank deposits and your general ledger. STRN federal sales tax and provincial sales tax through PRA or SRB apply to online sales depending on product or service category and delivery location. Daraz seller accounting requires matching seller centre payout statements to bank credits, posting gross revenue, platform commissions as operating expenses, and any WHT deducted under applicable FBR sections. Inventory held in Daraz warehouses or self-fulfilled stock requires tracking of inbound shipments, sales, returns, and removal orders with cost of goods sold under ICAP IFRS. We automate marketplace data import into Zoho, QuickBooks, or Odoo, reconcile PKR settlements monthly, and produce channel-level profitability reports supporting FBR income tax returns and provincial sales tax filings.

Common questions

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Outsourced CFO & Financial Controller Services

Access senior finance leadership on a fractional basis — financial strategy, FBR tax planning, cash flow management, and board reporting for Pakistani businesses without a full-time CFO. Outsourced CFO services bridge the gap between day-to-day bookkeeping and strategic financial decision-making for SECP-registered growth companies.

Strategic financial leadership

Cash flow & tax planning

Board and investor reporting

FBR compliance oversight

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Financial health assessment

    Review current books, FBR compliance status, cash position, and reporting gaps across all entities.

  2. 02

    Finance function design

    Define reporting calendar, KPI framework, approval workflows, and team structure for your growth stage.

  3. 03

    Ongoing financial leadership

    Monthly close oversight, board reporting, budget variance analysis, and FBR advance tax cash planning.

  4. 04

    Strategic advisory

    Support fundraising, export expansion, SECP compliance decisions, and M&A financial due diligence.

Growing Pakistani businesses often outgrow basic bookkeeping but cannot justify a full-time CFO — particularly startups scaling on Daraz, export-oriented manufacturers, and multi-branch service companies navigating provincial tax differences across PRA, SRB, KPRA, and BRA. An outsourced CFO provides strategic financial leadership including annual budgeting, rolling PKR forecasts, FBR advance tax planning under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, and cash flow management for monthly WHT and provincial sales tax payments. We oversee monthly close processes, prepare board-ready financial packages, and advise on tax-efficient structures within FBR rules — including filer status optimisation, export processing zone benefits, and EOBI contribution planning. For businesses preparing for investment rounds or bank facilities, we produce ICAP IFRS-aligned financial models and due diligence data rooms. Our fractional model provides senior finance expertise at a fraction of full-time cost, scaling engagement as your business grows across Pakistan.

Common questions

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Clean-Up & Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Reconstruct months or years of incomplete bookkeeping from bank statements, Daraz payout reports, and payment records before FBR filing season or an audit response. Clean-up bookkeeping transforms disorganized PKR records into ICAP IFRS-aligned books that support accurate income tax returns and satisfy FBR documentation requirements under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.

Historical transaction reconstruction

Error and duplicate correction

FBR notice preparation

Opening balance reconciliation

How it works, details and FAQs

How it works

  1. 01

    Records assessment and scoping

    Review available bank statements, platform reports, and prior FBR filings to scope the clean-up period.

  2. 02

    Transaction import and coding

    Import and categorize historical transactions with ICAP IFRS-compliant account coding and vendor matching.

  3. 03

    Reconciliation and correction

    Reconcile all accounts month by month, correcting errors and resolving unmatched WHT and sales tax items.

  4. 04

    Clean handoff to ongoing service

    Deliver reconciled books with adjusted trial balance ready for FBR filing or transition to monthly bookkeeping.

Clean-up and catch-up bookkeeping is essential for Pakistani businesses that have fallen behind on record-keeping — whether due to rapid Daraz seller growth, delayed cloud accounting migration, or deprioritizing back-office tasks during expansion. FBR requires contemporaneous books under Section 174 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, and filing income tax returns from incomplete records risks incorrect deductions, missed income, and penalties during tax audits. We reconstruct transaction history from PKR bank statements, JazzCash and EasyPaisa records, Daraz seller centre payout reports, and payroll data — coding every entry to an ICAP IFRS chart of accounts with correct WHT section references and STRN/provincial sales tax treatment. Common clean-up scenarios include personal expenses mixed with business accounts, unreconciled Daraz payouts, missing CPR records for contractor payments under Section 153, and duplicate entries from manual and automated imports. Once caught up, we deliver a reconciled adjusted trial balance, management accounts for the catch-up period, and a clean baseline for ongoing FBR-compliant monthly bookkeeping.

Common questions

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