Import / export registration
Pakistan Single Window registration for traders, and help with customs documentation for regular shipments.
Overview
Registration on the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) so you can import and export, file goods declarations, and work with your customs agent.
Why it matters
Importers and exporters now deal with customs and trade bodies through the Pakistan Single Window. Correct registration and user setup means your goods declarations, licences and payments move without hold-ups at the port.
Who needs this
- New importers and exporters
- Traders switching from WeBOC to PSW
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1PrerequisitesTAXWORK
NTN, STRN where needed, and bank details checked.
1 day - 2PSW applicationTAXWORK
Online registration with your business profile.
1 day - 3Fee and verificationYou
Registration fee paid; bank and biometric checks.
1–3 days - 4ActivationPSW
Your user ID is activated.
A few days
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- PSW user ID
- Profile with linked bank
- Guidance on goods declarations
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Mismatch between PSW, NTN and STRN details delays clearance
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Input tax claimed on invoices that are not in Annex-A or are from inactive suppliers
- Late monthly returns and the default surcharge that follows
- Withholding not deducted or not deposited on time
- Sales register that does not match the bank statement
Included in our fee
- Registration or return prepared from your sales and purchase records
- Annex-C and Annex-A checks before filing
- Monthly reminders before every due date
- Copies of filed returns and payment challans
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Customs Act 1969
- Section 148 – advance tax on imports
- Section 154 – 1.25% on export proceeds
Questions
How long does it take?
About 1–2 weeks. Step by step: Prerequisites (1 day), PSW application (1 day), Fee and verification (1–3 days), Activation (A few days).
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?
Mismatch between PSW, NTN and STRN details delays clearance.
Do I need a chamber membership?
Often yes for export documentation; we'll advise for your trade.
Do I need an NTN and STRN first?
Yes. Your tax registrations should be active before PSW registration.
Can my clearing agent use my account?
Yes. You can authorise your clearing agent within PSW once your account is active.
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.