The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stated in its latest Tax Expenditure Report 2025 that the Regulatory Duties (RD) and Additional Customs Duties (ACD) imposed through various Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) were essentially temporary measures intr
Tax Planning Tips for Private Limited Companies in Pakistan Tax planning is a critical function for private limited companies in Pakistan. Done properly, it minimizes the effective tax rate, improves cash flow, and ensures compliance with the Federal Boa
Pakistan Lowers FBR Tax Target for FY26 Amid Flood Damage and Privatization Delays Pakistan’s government is reducing its Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax collection target for the current fiscal year by Rs300-500 billion, signaling signific
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to grant a short extension in the deadline for registered persons to integrate their invoicing systems with the tax authority’s sales tax platform, it is learnt. Business circles have repeatedly s
KARACHI – In line with market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided on Monday to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11 percent, citing moderate inflation but rising risks from recent floods. “The MPC
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ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday briefed top business leaders on a wide-ranging transformation plan designed to boost Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio from the current 10.24 percent to 18 percent over the medium term. According to t
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced substantial progress under its wide-ranging transformation programme, approved by the Prime Minister in October 2024, aimed at modernising Pakistan’s top tax authority through reforms in people,
Why Did SECP Reject My Company Name? (Common Reasons & Fixes) Introduction You’ve gone to the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) e-Services portal, entered your dream company name, and clicked “Reserve.” Instead of an approval e