Tag: Federal Board of Revenue

Federal Government Plans Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency Transactions in Budget 2026-27

Pakistan prepares to introduce a 20 to 30 percent capital gains tax on cryptocurrency trading under the Income Tax Ordinance for the upcoming fiscal budget.

FBR Proposes Stricter Penalties for Digital Invoicing Non Compliance in Finance Bill 2026 Under IMF Reforms

The Federal Board of Revenue will introduce tough penalties in Finance Bill 2026 for digital sales tax invoicing violations to meet IMF reform targets.

FBR Achieves Major Milestone with Integration of 12950 Large Retailers into POS System

The Federal Board of Revenue integrates 12950 major retailers and over 35000 outlets into its real time POS system to enhance tax documentation and transparency.

 FBR Links Over 12000 Major Retailers To POS System Fulfilling IMF Condition

The Federal Board of Revenue successfully integrates 12,861 Tier-1 retailers into its POS system to meet IMF documentation requirements and curb tax evasion.

FBR Confirms Implementation of 25% Tax Reduction for Women-Owned Startups in Pakistan

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officially confirms deployment of 25% tax reduction for startups wholly owned by women entrepreneurs, reinforcing support for female-led businesses in Pakistan’s tax system.

AliExpress Imposes High Checkout Taxes on Pakistani Orders Even After Government Withdraws 5% Digital Levy

AliExpress has started adding high taxes at checkout for Pakistani customers—sometimes exceeding 70% of the product value—despite the government’s rollback of the 5% digital presence tax on foreign e-commerce platforms.

FBR Mandates Integration of Debit/Credit Card Machines and QR Codes at All Sales Points

The Federal Board of Revenue has updated its Sales Tax Rules 2006, requiring all integrated businesses to enable debit and credit card machines, QR codes, and other digital payment options at every sales point, alongside stricter compliance and monitoring measures.

FBR Amends Sales Tax Rules to Enforce Electronic Invoice Integration and Combat Fake Invoicing

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced significant amendments to the Sales Tax Rules, focusing on mandatory integration of electronic invoicing systems and granting commissioners authority to suspend registrations for fake invoices, enhancing transparency and compliance in Pakistan’s tax regime.