Keeping your personal information accurate and up to date with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is crucial for smooth tax compliance, banking, and government dealings. Whether you’ve changed your name, address, contact details, or bank information, it’s essential to ensure your tax profile is updated accordingly in FBR’s system.
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to change your personal details with FBR in Pakistan — including online and offline options, required documents, and verification process.
Why It’s Important to Update Your Details with FBR
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To avoid mismatch during return filing or NTN verification
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To ensure you remain on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL)
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For bank account linking, refund processing, and compliance tracking
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Required for visa applications, tender bidding, and government registrations
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To prevent legal notices due to outdated addresses or contact info
What Personal Details Can Be Updated?
FBR allows you to update the following key details:
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Name (in case of legal name change, spelling correction, or marriage)
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Residential or business address
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Mobile number (registered against your CNIC)
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Email address
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Bank account details (linked to business or refund purposes)
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Business nature or principal activity (in case of business transformation)
How to Change Personal Details in FBR – Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Gather Necessary Documents
Before initiating a change request, prepare the required documents depending on the type of update:
Commonly Required Documents
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Copy of updated CNIC or passport (with correct name or address)
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Electricity bill, gas bill, or tenancy agreement (for address change)
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Marriage certificate (for name change in case of marital status update)
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Bank certificate (if bank information is being updated)
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Business modification letter (for change in business nature or principal activity)
Make sure all scanned documents are in PDF format and clearly visible.
Step 2: Submit Request Online (Via IRIS Portal)
Most individual taxpayers can now update their information directly via FBR’s IRIS portal.
Steps:
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Visit https://iris.fbr.gov.pk
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Log in using your IRIS credentials (NTN and password)
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Go to Registration → Form 181 (Change Profile)
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Click “Edit” to make changes in the relevant fields (e.g., address, email, mobile)
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Upload supporting documents where required
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Save and submit the form for approval
FBR may take 2–5 working days to process the update, depending on the nature of the change.
Note: Mobile number and email must be unique and active, and not previously registered with any other NTN.
Step 3: Offline Update via RTO/TFC
If you are unable to update your details online, or you’re a business entity (AOP or Company), visit the nearest Regional Tax Office (RTO) or Tax Facilitation Center (TFC) with:
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Original CNIC/passport
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Letter of request for profile update
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Printed copies of supporting documents
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Authorization letter (for companies or partnerships)
Submit your documents at the Facilitation Counter, and you will be guided to fill or verify Form 181 on-site. The officer may take digital signatures or additional verifications before finalizing the change.
Step 4: Wait for FBR Processing and Approval
Once the form is submitted:
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You will receive SMS/email alerts from FBR about the status of your request
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You can log in to IRIS → Drafts → Submitted Applications to check approval
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Upon approval, updated details will reflect in your FBR tax profile and ATL
Step 5: Download or Print Updated Profile
After changes are approved:
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Download or print your updated Registration Certificate (RC) from IRIS
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This certificate reflects your current details including address, email, business nature, etc.
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Keep a soft and hard copy for bank KYC, tenders, and regulatory uses
Special Considerations
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For name correction, ensure your updated CNIC from NADRA is available
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Address change may require physical verification by tax officers in some cases
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For companies, board resolution or SECP notification may be required if updating principal office or business activity
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If your email or phone is compromised, you must visit RTO for biometric verification
How Long Does It Take?
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Online IRIS changes: 2 to 5 working days
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Offline via RTO: 5 to 10 working days, depending on volume and document accuracy
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Physical verifications may add additional 3–7 days
What Happens If You Don’t Update Your Profile?
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Bank mismatch or refund delays
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Non-compliance notices from FBR
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ATL removal due to inactive contact details
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Missed tax communication (e.g., notices, audit calls)
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Legal consequences in case of inaccurate tax return submission
