Umair Ar Mughal 
Every week we get a client whose SECP application got stuck — not because the business idea was wrong, but because of an expired CNIC, a name spelled differently on two documents, or a name choice that violates SECP’s naming rules. Getting the paperwork right before you file saves you weeks. Here’s exactly what SECP … Read more
Pakistan Customs‘ official duty lookup — searched by your phone’s actual IMEI, not a generic model price list If you’re bringing a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra into Pakistan, here’s what most guides won’t tell you straight: there’s no single fixed “S24 Ultra PTA tax” figure. PTA/customs duty is assessed per-device against its declared value at … Read more
The real government duty lookup — Pakistan Customs’ WeBOC portal, searched by your actual IMEI If you’re bringing an iPhone 13 Pro Max into Pakistan, here’s the honest answer nobody selling phones online will tell you: there is no single fixed “iPhone 13 Pro Max PTA tax” number. The duty is assessed per-device based on … Read more
Section 151 is administered directly by FBR — the deduction shows up on your bank statement before you ever touch IRIS. 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?” It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is … Read more
Businesses dealing in taxable goods run into the Sixth Schedule sooner or later — it’s the part of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 that determines which goods are exempt from sales tax entirely. What the Sixth Schedule Actually Covers The Sixth Schedule lists goods that are exempt from sales tax under Section 13 of the … Read more
Businesses registered for sales tax often come across the 3rd Schedule of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 when calculating GST on goods. Understanding this schedule helps businesses charge the correct tax, prepare accurate invoices, and avoid compliance issues. This article explains what the 3rd Schedule is and why it matters for registered taxpayers. What Is … Read more
If you’ve noticed your Jazz balance shrinking by more than the recharge amount you actually loaded, that gap is tax — not a Jazz fee. Two separate deductions apply to prepaid recharge and postpaid mobile bills in Pakistan: advance income tax under Section 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance, and sales tax on telecom services … 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 each year using this portal. The process includes login, income entry, deductions, and final … Read more
Federal excise duty (FED) in Pakistan applies to a specific, limited list of goods and services set out in the First Schedule of the Federal Excise Act 2005 — it isn’t a general tax on all goods the way sales tax is. If your business deals in cigarettes, aerated beverages, cement, certain vehicles, or a … Read more
Service tax in Pakistan doesn’t work the way most people assume. There’s no single federal “service tax” law — instead, services are taxed by the provinces under their own sales tax on services legislation, while a narrow set of services remain under FBR’s federal umbrella. If you run a business that provides any kind of … Read more
