Tag: Finance Act 2025

FBR caps cash payments at Rs200,000 for retail and e-commerce transactions

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The Federal Board of Revenue has capped cash payments at Rs200,000 for both retail and e-commerce COD transactions, requiring larger sales to be routed through banking or digital channels. The step aims to enhance tax compliance, discourage excessive cash use, and accelerate Pakistan’s transition toward a digital economy.

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

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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 Orders Hotels, Couriers and 60+ Services to Go Digital Under New Tax Compliance Rules

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it compulsory for hotels, couriers, and over 60 service sectors to digitally integrate with its system for real-time sales tax reporting starting July 2025.

Pakistan’s E-Commerce Sector Hit by Rising Operational Costs Under New Tax Measures

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Pakistan’s new taxes on courier services under the Finance Act 2025 have sharply raised operational costs for e-commerce businesses, sparking concerns among online sellers, SMEs, and industry associations about shrinking margins and long-term growth.