Sibi residents register for an NTN to trade livestock with buyers who pay through banks, supply government departments, run transport through the Bolan or buy property at filer rates.
Selling Animals Before Eid to City Buyers
In the weeks before Eid ul Adha, traders from Sibi send truckloads of cattle, goats and camels to the markets of Karachi, Hyderabad and Punjab, and increasingly sell to buyers who pay through bank transfers and mobile wallets. A trader who receives these payments into his own account needs it to be a proper business account, and banks ask for an FBR NTN before opening one. Registration also gives the trader a record of his trade, which helps when he later buys property or a truck.
Breeders of Bhag Nari Cattle
Breeders who sell prize animals at the Sibi Mela to livestock departments, research farms and development projects are paid by bank and asked for registration. Selling animals they bred themselves stays agricultural income.
Contractors for Divisional Departments
Road, irrigation and building works across the Sibi division are given to registered contractors, and departments check filer status before deciding the withholding rate on each bill.
Truck Owners Crossing the Bolan
Companies hiring trucks to carry goods between Sindh and Quetta through the Bolan pass require registered carriers and withhold tax on freight.
Railway Staff
Employees at Sibi junction can register on IRIS to file their own returns and claim back excess withholding.
Getting Registered
Registration is free and online; our FBR registration guide explains each step.
Also see tax consultant in Sibi and income tax return filing in Sibi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do livestock departments require an NTN?
Usually, for bank payments.
Do Bolan transporters need an NTN?
Companies often require it.
Is registration free?
Yes.