FBR
Federal tax filing and registration services.
FBR at a glance
FBR is a government website and one of the most visited sites in Pakistan, currently ranked #10 in the country. It was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan. Today FBR is owned by Government of Pakistan. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 8 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through publicly funded, not commercially monetised, service and document fees where applicable.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 7.5 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 7.8 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 8 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 8.5 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct49%
- Organic search40%
- Referral7%
- Social3%
- Email1%
Audience & demographics
- Men51%
- Women49%
- Age 25-3427%
- Age 35-4426%
- Age 45-5423%
The audience is concentrated in Pakistan, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Pakistan94%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets3%
- Europe1%
- North America1%
- Rest of world1%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 2.4 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Pakistan
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| fbr | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| official application | Top 10 | High | — |
| tax payment | Top 10 | High | — |
| id document | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Pakistan web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 69% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading government apps in Pakistan
Company information
- Website
- fbr.gov.pk
- Sector
- Government
- Owner
- Government of Pakistan
- Owner type
- Government
- Founded
- 1924
- Headquarters
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Ownership
- Government of Pakistan controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- English, Urdu
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, referral
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Government
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
FBR operates an official government service portal focused on Pakistan. Federal tax filing and registration services. Revenue comes mainly from publicly funded, not commercially monetised, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Publicly funded, not commercially monetised
- Service and document fees where applicable
International presence
- Primary market
- Pakistan
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Pakistan)
- #10 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading government site in Pakistan
What is FBR?
FBR (fbr.gov.pk) is an official government service portal serving users in Pakistan. Federal tax filing and registration services. It ranks #10 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the government category.
Who owns FBR?
The site is operated by Government of Pakistan. The company was established in 1924 and is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place FBR at roughly 8 million visits per month, about 0.3 million per day. Around 69% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 4.6 pages per visit with an average session of 6 min.
How FBR makes money
Revenue comes primarily from publicly funded, not commercially monetised, alongside service and document fees where applicable.
Competitors in Pakistan
It competes with other government platforms active in the local market.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 1924
FBR is founded in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Growth phase
Expands its government offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #10 among the most visited websites in Pakistan.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Official source for public services and documents
- Digital identity login replaces office visits
- No advertising or tracking clutter
- Accessible design requirements
Cons
- Navigation across departments is confusing
- Peak-time queues and downtime
- Some services still require paper steps
- Support channels are limited
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns FBR?
FBR is operated by Government of Pakistan. Government structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is FBR headquartered?
FBR is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan.
When was FBR founded?
FBR was founded in 1924.
What is FBR's revenue?
FBR does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from publicly funded, not commercially monetised, service and document fees where applicable.
How does FBR make money?
Mainly publicly funded, not commercially monetised, service and document fees where applicable.
Is FBR publicly traded?
FBR's ownership: Government.
How many visitors does FBR get?
Third-party estimates place FBR at roughly 8 million visits per month, mostly from Pakistan, with 69% mobile traffic.
Is FBR safe?
FBR is an established government site founded in 1924 and ranked #10 in Pakistan; use the official domain fbr.gov.pk and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsfbr.gov.pk
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coveragePakistan and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos