Hejaaz IT Zone
Pakistan Software Export Board

Register with PSEB. Pay 0.25%.

PSEB members pay a reduced 0.25% income tax on IT export earnings. We help you register as a freelancer — and if you are not freelancing yet, we can teach you the skill first.

tax on IT export earnings

PSEB member
0.25%
not registered
1%
Source: Pakistan Software Export Board(opens in a new tab)
what you need

Three documents.

Membership is renewed every year; for renewal PSEB asks only for your latest tax return (FBR Form 114).
  • 01

    Personal NTN from FBR (with no business registered on it)

  • 02

    Personal bank account opening or maintenance certificate

  • 03

    Your CNIC

step by step

How it works.

  1. 01

    Get your NTN

    Register with FBR for a personal National Tax Number, if you do not have one yet.

  2. 02

    Get a bank certificate

    Ask your bank for an account opening or maintenance certificate in your own name.

  3. 03

    Apply to PSEB

    Create an account on PSEB's portal, upload your CNIC, NTN and bank certificate, and pay the membership fee.

  4. 04

    Renew each year

    Keep your membership active by renewing every year with your latest tax return.

Tax rates, fees and documents are set by PSEB and FBR and can change. Check PSEB’s own page (opens in a new tab) for the latest, or ask us.

not freelancing yet?

Start with a skill.

Train with us, co-work, take on internships — then register and earn.
questions

About PSEB registration.

What is PSEB freelancer registration?

PSEB (Pakistan Software Export Board) is the government body for Pakistan's IT exports. Freelancers who register with it as members pay a reduced 0.25% income tax on IT export earnings, instead of the 1% rate for those who are not registered.

What do I need to register with PSEB?

A personal NTN from FBR, a bank account opening or maintenance certificate in your name, and your CNIC. Membership is renewed every year with your latest tax return.

Do you help with PSEB registration?

Yes. Freelancer registration is one of IT Zone's services — bring your documents and we will guide you through the application.

Hejaaz IT Zone

Courses, co-working and freelancer support, in Sahiwal.

Campuses

Main CampusBypass Chowk, Arifwala Road, Sahiwal

City CampusOpposite Govt. Post Graduate College (Boys), Canal Colony, Sahiwal

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what next

Let’s get you registered.

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