Umair Ar Mughal 
Every week, we have a client whose SECP application got rejected due to a simple reason that had nothing to do with their business plan, idea, or project. An expired CNIC, name spelled differently on two documents, or a name that does not follow SECP guidelines can add weeks to your processing time. Below you … Read more
Pakistan Customs‘ official duty lookup — searched by your phone’s actual IMEI, not a generic model price list If you are bringing a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra into Pakistan, you will find that most guides neglect to mention that there is no singular, fixed “S24 Ultra PTA tax” figure. PTA/customs duty is evaluated against the … Read more
The real government duty lookup — Pakistan Customs’ WeBOC portal, searched by your actual IMEI If you are importing an iPhone 13 Pro Max into Pakistan, here is the information that no one selling their devices online wants you to know: there is no black-and-white number for the “iPhone 13 Pro Max PTA tax”. The … Read more
Almost every client who asks us about Section 151 has the same reaction: “why is my bank taking tax before I even filed a return?” The honest answer is that it’s not optional and it isn’t a mistake, but how the law is designed to work. What Section 151 Actually Means (Profit on Debt Tax) … Read more
Businesses involved with taxable goods will have to contend with the Sixth Schedule, one way or the other; it is the portion of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 which defines what goods are exempt from sales tax, altogether. What the Sixth Schedule actually covers The goods listed in the Sixth Schedule of the Sales Tax … Read more
Businesses registered for sales tax occasionally encounter the 3rd Schedule of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 while calculating GST on goods – the details contained therein are relevant in helping businesses to calculate taxes accurately and remain compliant. This article provides an overview of the 3rd schedule of the sales tax Act and its implications … Read more
If you’ve noticed your Jazz balance being lowered by more than you’ve topped it up, the amount being withheld is tax (and not Jazz fee). There are two deductions being made out of your recharge and mobile bill payments in Pakistan: advance income tax under Section 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance and sales tax … Read more
How to File Income Tax Returns in Pakistan Online (IRIS Step-by-Step Guide 2026) Filing your income tax return is a process completed online through the IRIS system of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Every registered taxpayer must submit their return every year through this portal. This guide only covers the practical filing steps inside … Read more
Federal excise duty (FED) in Pakistan is a levy on a specific list of goods and services (unlike sales tax which is on all goods/services) as specified by the First Schedule of the Federal Excise Act 2005. This is a compliance cost incurred by businesses dealing with cigarettes, aerated beverages, cement, certain vehicles and a … Read more
Service tax in Pakistan doesn’t work the way most people assume — there’s no nationwide “service tax” law; rather services are taxed by the provinces according to their sales tax on services legislation, while a limited number of services fall exclusively under the federal administration of FBR. If you run a business providing any form … Read more
