Gojra traders, mill owners and families register for an NTN to deal with flour mills and exporters, open business accounts and buy property or vehicles at filer rates.
Arhtis Dealing with Mills
Flour mills and exporters buying grain through Gojra's arhtis pay by bank transfer and deduct tax at a higher rate from suppliers who are not active filers. Registration and filing directly reduce these deductions.
Mills Applying for Sales Tax Registration
Flour and rice mills need an NTN before they can apply for sales tax registration, which involves verification of the premises and electricity connection.
Transporters
Truck owners carrying grain to Faisalabad, Lahore and Karachi register to deal with mills and companies that require registered carriers.
Shops with Card Machines
Shops in the main bazaar that want card machines or wallet merchant accounts need a business account, opened after registration.
Young People Working Elsewhere
Gojra's young people working in Faisalabad, Lahore or abroad register with their CNIC to build a tax record useful for loans and visas.
Steps
Registration requires a CNIC, a mobile number in your name and the shop or mill address as it appears on the rent agreement or electricity bill. Our FBR registration guide covers the IRIS steps.
Hockey Academies
Coaching academies that charge monthly fees and receive sponsorship from companies need an NTN for sponsors' records.
Commission Agents' Munshis
Clerks who keep the books for arhtis and later open their own commission shops register under their own CNIC from the first season, so their commission income is on record from the start.
Also see tax consultant in Gojra and income tax return filing in Gojra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does filing reduce deductions by flour mills?
Yes, active filers are deducted at lower rates.
Can a mill get sales tax registration without an NTN?
No, the NTN comes first.
Do I need an NTN for a card machine?
Banks usually ask for one to open the merchant account.