Dinga, in Gujrat district, is a farming town with many families whose members work in Europe and the Gulf. Residents register for an NTN mainly to buy and sell property at filer rates and to run local businesses.
Families with Members in Europe
Dinga's links with Spain, Italy, Greece and France mean that many houses and plots are paid for from abroad. The family member who will own the property should be registered and file, so that advance tax at transfer is charged at the filer rate.
Overseas Pakistanis Registering Themselves
Workers abroad can register with a CNIC or NICOP and file each year online. A Pakistani return also documents where money for their property came from.
Rice and Wheat Traders
Traders selling rice and wheat to mills in Gujrat and Mandi Bahauddin deal with buyers who pay through banks and deduct tax.
Shops and Money Transfer Agents
Shops that take wallet payments and agents who handle remittances need business accounts.
Young People Preparing to Travel
Students and workers preparing to go abroad sometimes need a tax record for visa applications; registering and filing builds that record.
Getting Registered
Registration uses your CNIC, a mobile number in your name and an email address. Our FBR registration guide shows the screens.
Farmers Selling to Mills
Larger growers selling rice or wheat directly to mills may be asked for an NTN by the mill's purchase department even though their crop income itself is agricultural.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my son in Spain register for property in Dinga?
Yes, with his CNIC or NICOP, and file online.
Does registration help visa applications?
A filed return is often accepted as evidence of income.
Do remittance agents need an NTN?
Banks usually require it for agents.