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To become active in sales tax in PRA, SRB, and KPRA, you need to register with the respective tax authority in the province where you provide taxable services. The process of registration is slightly different for each tax authority, and I’ll explain the steps below for each tax authority individually:

1) PRA stands for Punjab Revenue Authority, which is responsible for collecting sales tax on services in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The PRA collects tax from registered taxpayers who provide taxable services in the province: To become active in sales tax in PRA, you need to follow these steps:

1. a) Visit the PRA website (https://pra.punjab.gov.pk/) and create an account by providing your email address, password, and mobile number.
2. b) After creating an account, log in to your PRA account and select the option for registration.
3. c) Fill out the registration form and provide all the required information, including your business details, bank account details, and tax liability details.
4. d) Submit the registration form and wait for the verification process to be completed.
5. e) Once your registration is approved, you will receive a registration certificate from the PRA.

Requirements:

• National Tax Number (NTN) or CNIC (in case of individuals) of the business
• Registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
• Bank account in the name of the business
• Business premises with a valid lease agreement or ownership documents
• Copy of CNIC of the owner or the authorized representative
• Copy of electricity or gas bill in the name of the business
• List of goods or services to be sold

2)  SRB stands for Sindh Revenue Board, which is responsible for collecting sales tax on services in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The SRB collects tax from registered taxpayers who provide taxable services in the province. To become active in sales tax in SRB, you need to follow these steps:

1. a) Visit the SRB website (https://www.srb.gos.pk/) and create an account by providing your email address, password, and mobile number.
2. b) After creating an account, log in to your SRB account and select the option for registration.
3. c) Fill out the registration form and provide all the required information, including your business details, bank account details, and tax liability details.
4. d) Submit the registration form and wait for the verification process to be completed.
5. e) Once your registration is approved, you will receive a registration certificate from the SRB.

Requirements:

• National Tax Number (NTN) or CNIC (in case of individuals) of the business
• Bank account in the name of the business
• Business premises with a valid lease agreement or ownership documents
• Copy of CNIC of the owner or the authorized representative
• Copy of electricity or gas bill in the name of the business
• List of goods or services to be sold

3)  KPRA stands for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority, which is responsible for collecting sales tax on services in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The KPRA collects tax from registered taxpayers who provide taxable services in the province: To become active in sales tax in KPRA, you need to follow these steps:

1. a) Visit the KPRA website (https://kpra.kp.gov.pk/) and create an account by providing your account and select the option for registration.
2. b) After creating an account, log in to your KPRA account and select the option for registration.
3. c) Fill out the registration form and provide all the required information, including your business details, bank account details, and tax liability details.
4. d) Submit the registration form and wait for the verification process to be completed.
5. e) Once your registration is approved, you will receive a registration certificate from the KPRA.

Requirements:

• National Tax Number (NTN) or CNIC (in case of individuals) of the business
• Registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
• Bank account in the name of the business
• Business premises with a valid lease agreement or ownership documents
• Copy of CNIC of the owner or the authorized representative
• Copy of electricity or gas bill in the name of the business
• List of goods or services to be sold
• Certificate of incorporation (in case of companies)
• Memorandum and articles of association (in case of companies)

In all three cases, once you receive your registration certificate, you will need to start filing your sales tax returns and paying your sales tax liability as per the rules and regulations of the respective tax authority. It is important to stay up-to-date with the tax rules and regulations to avoid penalties or legal consequences.

It is important to note that these are general requirements, and there may be additional requirements or procedures for specific types of taxpayers or industries. It is advisable to consult with a tax professional or the relevant tax authority for detailed guidance on sales tax registration.