PSEB registration
Register IT companies and freelancers with Pakistan Software Export Board for reduced tax on IT exports.
Overview
Registering IT and IT-enabled service companies and freelancers with the Pakistan Software Export Board, which qualifies export proceeds for the 0.25% final tax rate.
Why it matters
PSEB registration identifies you as an IT or IT-enabled services company or freelancer. It supports export benefits, bank processes and government incentives for the tech sector.
Who needs this
- Software houses and IT companies
- Freelancers exporting IT services
- Call centres and IT-enabled services
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1EligibilityTAXWORK
Business type and export proof checked.
1 day - 2ApplicationTAXWORK
Filed on PSEB's portal with the fee.
1–2 days - 3ProcessingPSEB
Review and approval.
About 30 working days - 4CertificatePSEB
Registration certificate; renewed yearly.
On approval
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- PSEB certificate
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Without PSEB, IT exports are taxed at 1%
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Applying under the wrong class or category
- Name or mark already in use, found only after filing
- Licence or registration allowed to lapse at renewal
- Documents attested incorrectly, so the file is returned
Included in our fee
- Eligibility and availability check before filing
- Application, forms and supporting documents prepared
- Follow-up with the authority until the certificate is issued
- Renewal reminders on WhatsApp
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Income Tax Ordinance s.154A and Division IVA (0.25% to tax year 2029)
Questions
How long does it take?
About 30 working days. Step by step: Eligibility (1 day), Application (1–2 days), Processing (About 30 working days), Certificate (On approval).
What does it cost?
We give a fixed quote after reviewing your case. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Without PSEB, IT exports are taxed at 1%.
Can individual freelancers register?
Yes, there is a freelancer category.
Can freelancers register?
Yes. PSEB has a separate registration for freelancers.
What benefits does it bring?
It can support reduced tax on IT exports and smoother banking. We explain what applies to you.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp or book a meeting. A consultant confirms the scope and a fixed fee before any work starts.