Service Introduction
Import and Export Services help businesses complete the registrations and documentation required for cross-border trade in Pakistan.
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) provides access to Customs registration, trade declarations and regulatory permits through an integrated online platform. After subscribing to PSW, a trader must associate the business profile with the Customs Management System.
TaxCare Solution assists with FBR registration, PSW subscription, Customs trader registration and relevant regulatory approvals.
Who Needs This Service?
- Commercial importers and exporters
- Manufacturers and manufacturer-exporters
- Wholesalers and distributors
- E-commerce businesses
- Sole proprietors and partnership firms
- Private and Single Member Companies
- Agricultural and textile exporters
- Businesses importing machinery or raw materials
- Businesses exporting goods to foreign customers
Required Documents
Common Documents and Information
- Owner’s, partners’ or directors’ CNICs
- NTN and FBR registration details
- Company or partnership documents, where applicable
- Business name, address and activity
- Mobile number and email address
- SECP registration number for companies
- Business bank account details
- PSW subscription details
- Biometric verification
- Customs trader-profile information
- Product description and HS Code
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Import or export contract, where applicable
PSW subscription currently requires identification, NTN, company-registration information where applicable, mobile number, email verification and biometric verification. Additional licences, permits, certificates or NOCs may be required depending on the product. PSW provides access to integrated government agencies for such regulatory approvals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one general Import and Export Licence in Pakistan?
There is no single licence covering every product. Traders generally require tax registration, PSW subscription and Customs registration, while some products require additional regulatory approvals.
What is Pakistan Single Window?
PSW is an online platform used for Customs registration, trade declarations and cross-border regulatory requirements.
Is NTN required for Import and Export Registration?
NTN or other applicable tax-registration information is required during the PSW subscription process.
Is biometric verification required?
Yes. The current PSW subscription process includes biometric verification through the prescribed procedure.
Does every product require a separate licence?
No. However, restricted or regulated products may require permits, certificates, NOCs or approval from the relevant authority.
Do importers and exporters need a business bank account?
A suitable business banking arrangement is generally required for trade payments, export proceeds and supporting transaction documents. Foreign-exchange requirements are regulated through the State Bank of Pakistan framework and authorized banks.
Can one PSW account be used for Customs activities?
After PSW subscription and trader-role association, the subscriber can access the relevant Customs functionality without obtaining a separate WeBOC user ID.
Can TaxCare Solution assist with product-specific approvals?
Yes. TaxCare Solution can help identify the relevant authority and assist with documentation for applicable licences, permits, certificates or NOCs.