FBR Abolishes Manual Income Tax Returns, Extends Deadline for Digital Filers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially abolished manual income tax returns for Tax Year 2024, completing the country’s transition to a fully digital tax fi
How to Apply for a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) in Pakistan In Pakistan’s rapidly growing digital economy, businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals are moving towards online documentation, paperless approvals, and secure electronic transaction
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has clarified that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is not required to issue any prior notice or intimation before adjusting or recovering sales tax liabilities against income tax refunds. In a recent order,
ISLAMABAD: The Lifestyle Monitoring Cell of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified several taxpayers living extravagantly while declaring negligible income in their annual tax returns. The cell has forwarded detailed reports to FBR headquarters
What is PSW (Pakistan Single Window) and Why Every Exporter Needs ItIntroductionThe Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is one of the most significant trade facilitation systems introduced by the Government of Pakistan. It aims to simplify and digitize the proce
Trademark Registration vs Copyright – Which Protection Fits Your Business?IntroductionWhen running a business in Pakistan, protecting your brand and creative assets is essential. However, many entrepreneurs confuse trademark and copyright — two distinct f
Trademark Registration vs Copyright – Which Protection Fits Your Business?When building a brand, protecting your identity and creative assets is just as important as growing your business. In Pakistan, two primary legal protections exist under the Intelle
ISLAMABAD (October 30, 2025): Tax experts have welcomed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) decision to constitute a committee aimed at resolving taxpayers’ issues and encouraging maximum filing of income tax returns. However, they have strongly suggeste
Why Freelancers Should Register with PSEB and FBR TogetherFreelancing has become one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing income sources, contributing billions in annual IT exports. Yet, many freelancers still operate without formal registration, missing out on
BOI Approval for Foreign Shareholders – Complete Step-by-Step GuideIf you’re planning to include foreign shareholders or investors in your Pakistani company, obtaining prior approval from the Board of Investment (BOI) is mandatory. Whether it’s a Private