Revised rules also make it mandatory for organizations to submit authority letters for authorized representatives
ISLAMABAD:
The federal government has tightened tax registration requirements for international non-governmental and non-profit organizations (INGOs), making a range of additional disclosures and official approvals mandatory in a move aimed at increasing financial transparency and regulatory oversight.
According to new amendments to the Income Tax Rules 2002 issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), foreign non-profit organizations seeking registration in Pakistan will now have to provide proof of local residence, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Interior and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Government of Pakistan.
The notification, issued on May 20, 2026, also requires organizations to submit comprehensive information about their directors, trustees, major shareholders and partners, including computerized national identity card (CNIC), NICOP and POC numbers or foreign passport details.
According to official documents, INGOs will also be required to disclose their business address, accounting period, telephone number, main business activity and full details of their authorized representative or principal employee in Pakistan.
The revised rules also make it mandatory for organizations to submit authority letters for authorized representatives, overseas registration or incorporation documents and verification letters issued by relevant foreign embassies.
Details of the nationality, passport numbers and shareholdings of key officials and stakeholders must also be disclosed under the amended framework.
FBR officials said the measures were introduced to strengthen the documentation of the financial system and ensure more effective monitoring of the activities and financial affairs of international organizations operating in Pakistan.
