Overseas Pakistanis • Tax
ADL Law Associates files income tax returns for overseas and non-resident Pakistanis — determining your residency status, treating your foreign income and remittances correctly, declaring your Pakistan property and assets, and keeping you on the Active Taxpayer List. Everything is handled online, so you can stay compliant from anywhere in the world.
Your tax residency — based mainly on days present in Pakistan during the year — decides what is taxable here. Non-residents are generally taxed only on Pakistan-source income, while residents are taxed on worldwide income with reliefs. Getting this right is the foundation of a correct return, and it is the first thing we confirm.
Active Taxpayer List status sharply reduces withholding tax on property and vehicle transactions in Pakistan and documents your income — useful for future investments and transfers. If you also earn as a freelancer or through a foreign company, see our freelancer and IT export tax service and our guide on a USA LLC for Pakistanis.
Established in 2008, ADL Law Associates works with cross-border clients every day and files income tax returns for overseas Pakistanis entirely online — with the same team ready to help if the FBR raises a query.
It depends on your residency status and whether you have Pakistan-source income. Non-residents with Pakistan-source income, and overseas Pakistanis who want Active Taxpayer List benefits on property and vehicles, generally should file.
Residency is based mainly on how many days you are present in Pakistan during the tax year. We assess your status for the relevant year so your return is filed on the correct basis.
Non-residents are generally taxed only on Pakistan-source income, while residents are taxed on worldwide income with available reliefs and credits. We review your position and apply the correct treatment.
Often yes. Being on the Active Taxpayer List reduces withholding tax on property and vehicle transactions and documents your position, which matters when you buy, sell or transfer assets.
Yes. We work entirely online with overseas clients — over email, call and WhatsApp — and file your return through the FBR IRIS portal, wherever you are.
Yes. We help you document remittances correctly and declare your Pakistan bank accounts, property and other assets in your return and wealth statement.
