Quick Answer
How do I verify taxpayer status in Sindh?
It depends on the tax.
- Sales tax on services: check the SRB Active Taxpayer List on the Sindh Revenue Board’s portal (e.srb.gos.pk). It shows a registered person as active or non-active. [verify the current link]
- Income tax (filer status): check the FBR Active Taxpayer List. Individuals can SMS ATL (space) 13-digit CNIC to 9966. [verify the format]
Sindh Taxpayer Verification: SRB Active Taxpayer List vs FBR Filer Status
Not an official government website, and not tax advice. We’re an independent guide. Use SRB and FBR official channels and consult a tax professional.
Why Are There Two Checks?
Not sure whether you need the SRB or the FBR? Provincial sales tax on services is collected by provincial authorities, and in Sindh that’s the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB). Income tax and sales tax on goods fall under the FBR. Many businesses need to check both.
Check 1: SRB Active Taxpayer List (Sales Tax on Services)
In September 2023, the SRB issued a public notice urging taxpayers to use its online portal to check their active status. It cited Section 25B of the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011.
The ATL can be searched on the SRB’s official website. The status of an SRB-registered person is shown as ‘active’ or ‘non-active’. The SRB also advises taxpayers and withholding agents to use this facility.
Which Check Do I Need?
| I Want To... | Use |
|---|---|
| Prove I'm an income tax filer | FBR ATL (SMS to 9966) |
| Register my restaurant, clinic or consultancy for sales tax on services | KPRA e-Registration |
| Check that an invoice from a KP business is genuine | KPRA Verify Invoice |
| Check an AJK taxpayer | FBR's AJKATL format |
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How Do I Check? (Step by Step)
- Open the SRB portal (e.srb.gos.pk). [verify the link]
- Select “Search Taxpayer” on the homepage.
- Choose “Active Taxpayer List”.
- Enter the registration details the form asks for. [Add the exact fields after checking.]
- Read the result: your registration details and Active or Inactive status.
A direct search page has been reported at e.srb.gos.pk/Registration/onlinesearchTaxpayer.aspx. [verify before linking]
Can I Check Another Business?
Yes, in principle. The SRB says anyone can check the status of an SRB-registered person. That’s useful for withholding agents and buyers who want to confirm a supplier. [verify any limits]
Check 2: FBR Filer Status (Income Tax)
Need proof you’re a filer for a bank, vehicle or property transaction? Use the FBR’s Active Taxpayer List.
By SMS: type ATL (space) 13-digit CNIC and send to 9966. The reply shows the registration number and ATL status. [verify the format and any SMS charge]
Online: FBR also offers verification through its online portal. [verify current steps]
Being an active taxpayer is reported to mean lower tax on vehicle registration and transfer and on property transactions. [verify current rates before stating any numbers]
What Makes Someone Inactive?
For the FBR’s separate sales tax ATL, a person can be left off the list if they are blacklisted or suspended, fail to file returns on time for two consecutive periods, or miss other filing requirements. [That’s the FBR’s rule. The SRB’s rules are in the Sindh Act. Verify the exact SRB criteria on the SRB site.]
How Do I Register With the SRB?
- Sign up on the SRB portal (e.srb.gos.pk). [verify]
- Complete your profile and upload documents, such as proof of address (a utility bill, rent deed or ownership papers).
- Wait for verification. A third-party guide says it takes about 5 to 7 days and a physical inspection is possible. [verify]
Tips
- Keep your CNIC and registration number ready.
- Check regularly. Status can change if returns are late.
- File on time. The SRB says non-active status follows non-compliance. [verify]
- Save screenshots of your status for records.
How Do I Avoid Scams?
- Don’t pay anyone to “make you active” or “remove you from the inactive list”.
- Don’t share OTPs, portal passwords or CNIC photos.
- Beware of agents promising to “cancel” notices.
- Use only official SRB and FBR links.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I check my SRB status?
Use the Active Taxpayer List on the SRB portal and search for your registration. [verify]
2. What do ‘active’ and ‘non-active’ mean?
They show whether an SRB-registered person is currently compliant under the Sindh Act. [verify the criteria]
3. Can I check another business?
Yes, the SRB says anyone can check an SRB-registered person’s status.
4. How do I check my income tax filer status in Sindh?
SMS ATL and your 13-digit CNIC to 9966. [verify]
5. Are the SRB and FBR lists the same?
No. The SRB list is for sales tax on services in Sindh. The FBR list is for federal taxes.
6. How long does SRB registration take?
One third-party guide says 5 to 7 days. [verify]
7. Is this the official SRB or FBR website?
No. We’re an independent guide. Use the official portals.