Tag: online marketplaces

FBR Introduces Withholding at Source for Sales Tax on Digitally Ordered Goods

The Federal Board of Revenue implements a new system for e-commerce taxation where payment intermediaries, courier services, and online marketplaces withhold sales tax at source, supported by a detailed IRIS user manual to ensure transparency, efficiency, and compliance.

Pakistan’s new e-commerce tax regime sparks uncertainty among platforms and sellers

Pakistan’s e-commerce sector faces rising concerns as the government implements a new tax regime, including 18% GST and strict reporting mandates. Platforms, sellers, and courier services brace for sweeping changes amid uncertainty.

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

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.