Tax & Accounting
Tax Consultants in Islamabad
Last updated: October 2026 · Reviewed by the SARN tax team
The short answer
SARN Consulting is a tax consultancy in G-11 Markaz, Islamabad that plans, files and defends your taxes before the FBR. We prepare and e-file income tax returns on IRIS, keep you on the Active Taxpayers List, respond to notices, and quote a fixed fee after a free document review.
- 27 five-star reviews on Google
- Fees fixed in writing before work starts
- Office in G-11 Markaz — walk-ins welcome
- Filing for clients across Pakistan & overseas Pakistanis
Pakistan's tax rules change every Finance Act, and penalties for late or wrong filing are steep. Our tax consultants in Islamabad plan your affairs around the current law, file your income tax returns correctly the first time, and respond to FBR notices on your behalf.
Whether you are a salaried individual, a sole proprietor, an AOP or a private limited company, we keep you on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) and legally minimise what you pay.
Most salaried returns are filed within two working days of receiving your documents, NTN registrations usually complete in one, and every fee is fixed in writing before work begins. We serve salaried professionals, traders, companies and overseas Pakistanis from our G-11 Markaz office — and our Google profile carries 27 five-star reviews from clients who stayed with us.
What's included
- Annual income tax return preparation and e-filing on IRIS
- Wealth statement and reconciliation of assets
- FBR notice drafting, replies and audit representation
- ATL registration and annual filer status management
- Tax credits and exemptions review (investments, donations, education)
Transparent fee ranges
| Engagement | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Salaried individual — annual income tax returnIncludes wealth statement and ATL status | Rs 3,000 – 7,000 |
| NTN registration + filer (ATL) entryUsually active within one week | Rs 2,500 – 6,000 |
| Business / AOP / partnership returnDepends on the state of your books | from Rs 10,000 |
| Private limited company returnIncludes wealth reconciliation | from Rs 15,000 |
| Sales tax registration + filing setupMonthly filings from Rs 5,000 | from Rs 15,000 |
| FBR notice or audit replyFixed per notice after review | from Rs 10,000 |
Ranges shown are typical for the current tax year. Your final fee is quoted in writing after the free document review — and it does not change afterwards.
How it works
Free document review
You share your income sources, previous returns and any FBR notices. We review them at no cost and tell you plainly what needs fixing.
Fixed written quote
You receive a fixed fee for the full engagement — filing, wealth statement and notice cover — before any work starts. No hourly meters.
Preparation and e-filing
A named consultant prepares your return, reconciles your wealth statement, and files on IRIS with you approving every figure.
Defence and ongoing cover
If the FBR raises a query during the year, we draft the reply and represent you through hearings until the matter closes.
Why SARN Consulting
SARN's tax practice is led by consultants who have filed and defended returns for over a decade — from salaried professionals to trading companies. You get a named contact, work signed off by a qualified person, and fees fixed in writing. Our Google profile carries 27 five-star reviews from clients who stayed with us, many for years, because their filings simply never become problems.
Local knowledge, Pakistan-wide coverage
Islamabad's taxpayer base spans federal government employees and pensioners, the capital's trading and construction businesses, IT exporters in Blue Area and G-8, and property investors across CDA sectors. Each group faces different FBR scrutiny — from filer-status checks on salaries to section 111 queries on asset growth. Our office in G-11 Markaz handles this mix daily, and we file for clients in every city of Pakistan through IRIS without you needing to visit anywhere.
Recent engagements (anonymised)
Salaried executive — three income streams
Salary, rental income and stock dividends, with two years of missed filings. Both returns filed with full wealth reconciliation, credits claimed on insurance and education, ATL restored — the client now files with us every season.
G-11 trader — sales tax from zero
A corporate buyer demanded a sales tax invoice. We registered the firm for sales tax, set up compliant invoice records for the digital invoicing regime, and filed the first monthly return within two weeks of first contact.
Section 111 notice — assets questioned
The FBR questioned a taxpayer's asset growth against declared income. We built the money trail from banking records, filed a complete reply within the notice deadline, and the matter closed without penalty.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax consultant cost in Islamabad?
Fees depend on the complexity of your case. A salaried individual's return is a small annual fee, while companies with multiple income streams and wealth reconciliation cost more. SARN Consulting quotes a fixed price after a free review of your documents, so there are no surprise charges during the engagement.
What happens if I miss the FBR filing deadline?
Missing the 30 September deadline for individuals means late-filing penalties, losing your ATL status, and paying higher withholding rates on banking, vehicles and property transactions. We can still file a late return, regularise your position and apply for relief where the law allows it.
Can you handle an FBR audit or notice for me?
Yes. We draft the written reply, gather supporting evidence, and represent you before the FBR officer through hearings until the matter is closed. Most notices are resolved without the taxpayer needing to visit the tax office themselves.
Do I need a tax consultant if I am only a salaried person?
If you have salary, some investments and a car or property, a consultant usually pays for itself: correct tax credit claims on investments and insurance, an accurate wealth statement, and ATL status that saves you higher withholding on banking and vehicle transactions every year.
Can you file returns for clients outside Islamabad?
Yes. Everything happens on FBR's IRIS portal, so location does not matter. Clients in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and overseas Pakistanis with Pakistani income work with us entirely online — documents by email or WhatsApp, calls during office hours.
What documents do I need to file my income tax return?
For salaried clients: CNIC, the salary tax certificate from your employer, bank statement, details of assets (property, vehicles, investments) and any tax credit proofs such as insurance, donations or education fees. Businesses add their accounts or books. Send what you have by WhatsApp — we send a precise checklist after the free review.
How long does it take to become a tax filer in Pakistan?
NTN registration on IRIS usually completes within one working day of receiving your CNIC, mobile number verified in your name, and contact details. Your name then appears on the Active Taxpayers List in FBR's next weekly ATL update — so most clients are fully fledged filers within a week.
What are the benefits of becoming a filer?
Filers pay visibly lower withholding tax on banking cash withdrawals, vehicle registration and transfers, property transactions and dividends — commonly 3 to 4 percentage points less than non-filers on the same transaction. Filer status is also demanded by banks, tender committees and government registries, so it pays for itself many times over.
I filed my return but I am still not on the ATL. Why?
The most common causes are a return filed against the wrong tax year, an unverified contact number or email on IRIS, or a profile that still needs biometric or pin verification. We diagnose the exact reason on IRIS, fix it, and follow the weekly ATL update until your name shows.
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Get a fixed quote
Send us your documents — we review them free, then quote a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.