Pakistan Software Export Board · Lahore

PSEB Registration

If you earn foreign income as a freelancer, software house, or call center, PSEB registration is one of the highest-value registrations available — cutting your withholding tax on export income from 1% to just 0.25%. AverroTax handles the full application.

Tax drops from 1% to 0.25% on export income
0.25% rate extended through June 2030
Approval usually within 7–15 working days

PSEB Snapshot

Reduced Tax Rate0.25% (vs 1%)
Regime Extended ToJune 30, 2030
Typical Approval Time7–15 working days
Who Can ApplyFreelancers, Software Houses, Call Centers
Who Needs This

For Pakistan's IT Exporters

If you're earning in foreign currency from IT or IT-enabled services, PSEB registration pays for itself almost immediately.

Freelancers

Developers, designers, and consultants earning through Upwork, Fiverr, direct clients, or similar platforms.

Software Houses

Registered companies exporting custom software development or IT services.

Call Centers

Businesses providing outsourced customer support or BPO services to foreign clients.

IT Startups

Early-stage tech companies billing international clients in foreign currency.

What's Included

What We Handle For You

From eligibility check to your registration certificate — and telling your bank.

Free Tool

PSEB Tax Savings Calculator

See how much you'd save annually by registering with PSEB and dropping your withholding tax from 1% to 0.25%.

Annual Income (PKR)PKR 0
Tax Without PSEB (1%)PKR 0
Tax With PSEB (0.25%)PKR 0
Your Annual SavingsPKR 0

Estimate based on the standard 1% vs PSEB-reduced 0.25% withholding tax under Section 154A. Actual savings depend on your exact income routed through approved banking channels (the "80% Rule").

Why It Matters

The 0.25% Advantage

PSEB-registered exporters pay a quarter of the standard withholding tax on foreign income.

Without PSEB
1% Withholding
Standard rate on foreign remittances for unregistered freelancers
With PSEB
0.25% Withholding
Reduced final tax rate under Section 154A of the Income Tax Ordinance
80% Rule
Banking Channel
At least 80% of income must come through approved banks/Payoneer/Wise
Extended Through
June 2030
Finance Act 2026 locked in this rate for three more years
PSEB registration fees vary by category and are updated periodically on the official PSEB portal (pseb.org.pk) — we'll confirm the current fee for your category before you apply.
Getting Started

Documents We'll Ask For

Share these over WhatsApp or in person at our Lahore office — no lengthy paperwork required.

CNIC
Active NTN certificate
Bank account in your name (or company name)
Proof of foreign income (Upwork/Fiverr/client invoices)
Business or co-working space address
Company registration documents (software houses / call centers only)
How It Works

Registered in 4 Simple Steps

Most freelancer registrations are approved within 7–15 working days.

01

Eligibility Check

We confirm your NTN and income proof meet PSEB requirements.

02

Application Filing

We submit your registration on the PSEB portal in the right category.

03

PSEB Review

PSEB verifies your details — we follow up on any queries.

04

Certificate Issued

You receive your PSEB certificate and we help update your bank.

Local to Lahore, Serving Freelancers Nationwide

We've registered freelancers and IT companies from Lahore's growing tech community as well as clients across Pakistan — the PSEB process works the same wherever your co-working space or office is.

FAQs

Common Questions

How much does PSEB registration cost?

Fees vary by category and are periodically updated by PSEB — freelancer registration is typically low-cost while software house and call center registration carry higher fees. We'll confirm the current fee before you apply.

Is PSEB registration mandatory for freelancers?

No, it's not legally mandatory, but it's strongly recommended if you earn foreign income — the tax savings alone (1% down to 0.25%) usually far exceed the registration cost within the first few payments.

What is the "80% Rule"?

To qualify for the reduced 0.25% tax rate, at least 80% of your foreign earnings must be received through approved banking channels such as a Pakistani bank account, Payoneer linked to a local account, or Wise.

Do I need a company to register with PSEB?

No — individual freelancers can register directly with just an NTN and proof of foreign income. Software houses and call centers need to be registered as a company or partnership first.

How long does the 0.25% tax rate remain available?

Finance Act 2026 extended this reduced rate for IT exporters and freelancers through June 30, 2030, giving registered exporters several more years of certainty.

Get In Touch

Start Saving on Export Tax

Tell us your monthly foreign income and we'll show you the savings, then get you registered.

  • Phone / WhatsApp
    +92 300 040 5603
  • Email
    averrotax@gmail.com
  • Office
    Regal Chowk, Mall Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Hours
    Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm

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