The revised rules further require organizations to submit letters of authority for authorized representatives.
ISLAMABAD:
The federal government has strengthened tax registration requirements for international non-governmental and nonprofit organizations (INGOs), mandating a series of additional disclosures and official approvals in an effort to increase financial transparency and regulatory oversight.
Under new amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 2002 issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), foreign non-profit organizations seeking to register in Pakistan will now have to provide proof of local residence, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Interior and a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Pakistan.
The notification, issued on May 20, 2026, also requires organizations to submit detailed information about their directors, officers, major shareholders and partners, including Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) numbers, NICOP and POC numbers or foreign passport details.
According to official documents, INGOs will further be required to provide their business address, accounting period, telephone number, principal business activity and full contact details of their authorized representative or principal officer in Pakistan.
The revised rules further require organizations to submit letters of authority for authorized representatives, foreign registration or incorporation documents, and verification letters issued by relevant foreign embassies.
Details regarding nationality, passport numbers and shareholding ratios of key managers and stakeholders must also be disclosed in the amended framework.
FBR officials said these measures were introduced to strengthen documentation of the financial system and ensure more effective monitoring of the activities and financial affairs of international organizations operating in Pakistan.
