Lithuania: Government ratifies tax treaty with Pakistan
Lithuania’s government approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Pakistan on 21 January 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, this tax treaty aims to prevent double taxation and strengthen measures against tax evasion and profit
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Bangladesh, Pakistan review double taxation treaty
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner/Ambassador, HE Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, met Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), reaffirming relations between the two countries. Both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral trade
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Pakistan: FBR extends 2025 income tax return deadline
FBR extended the Tax Year 2025 corporate income tax return filing deadline to 31 October 2025, after earlier pushing it to 15 October. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on 15 October 2025, that the deadline for filing of
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Pakistan: FBR extends 2025 corporate income tax return deadline
The extension has been granted in response to requests made by various trade bodies, tax bar associations and the general public. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced, on 30 September 2025, that the deadline for filing of
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Pakistan, Lithuania sign income tax treaty
The agreement aims to prevent double taxation on income and capital between the two countries while addressing tax avoidance and evasion issues. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced, on 24 September 2025, that Pakistan and Lithuania signed an
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Pakistan: FBR removes estimated market value column from 2025 income tax return form, urges taxpayers to file by 30 September deadline
FBR removed the “estimated market value” column from the 2025 tax return form The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed the “estimated market value” column from the 2025 Income Tax Return to simplify the filing process for
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Pakistan issues income tax return notifications for 2025
FBR issues electronic income tax return forms for the 2025 tax year with filing deadlines set for individuals and companies. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on 18 August 2025 issued Notification (Income Tax) S.R.O. 1561(I)/2025 and
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Pakistan: FBR introduces withholding tax on domestic digital sales
The FBR introduced a 1–2% withholding tax on domestic digital sales via online marketplaces. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued Notification (Sales Tax) S.R.O. 1429(I)/2025 on 4 August 2025, establishing a new Chapter XIV-E in
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Pakistan: FBR updates e-invoicing implementation schedule
FBR sets new phased deadlines for registration, testing, and mandatory e-invoicing for sales tax-registered persons. The Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a Notification S.R.O. 1413(I)/2025 on 1 August 2025 outlining a revised
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Pakistan drops digital presence proceeds tax
The DPPT was scrapped just one month after its introduction on 30 July 2025. Pakistan’s government has scrapped the digital presence proceeds tax (DPPT) on foreign entities supplying digital goods and services to Pakistan’s consumers, only a
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Pakistan exempts Google from new digital tax, confirms resident status
The FBR has clarified that the Digital Presence Proceeds Tax does not apply to Google because it has maintained a branch office in Pakistan and is considered a tax resident under domestic tax laws. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan
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Pakistan: FBR extends deadline for sales tax integration with e-invoicing system
FBR has announced a one-month extension for sales tax-registered businesses to integrate their systems with its electronic invoicing platform. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has granted an additional one-month extension for
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Pakistan: Federal Board of Revenue publishes Finance Act 2025
Finance Act 2025 introduces new digital taxes, revised income tax rates, and expanded enforcement measures effective from 1 July 2025. Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enacted the Finance Act 2025 on 27 June 2025, introducing major
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Pakistan: National Assembly approves 2025–26 budget
Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed the 2025–26 federal budget, introducing key tax reforms, increased allocations for defence and development, and relief measures aimed at boosting economic growth and controlling inflation. Pakistan’s
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Pakistan unveils Federal budget 2025–26 with major tax reforms
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance unveiled the 2025-2026 Federal Budget on 10 June, introducing significant tax reforms to boost revenue and regulate digital commerce. Key changes include reduced super tax rates, new digital transaction levies,
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Pakistan to offer incentives for US mining investors in tariff negotiations
Pakistan plans mining incentives for US firms, including Balochistan joint ventures, to ease trade talks and avert proposed US tariffs. Pakistan plans to offer investment incentives to US companies in its mining sector as part of ongoing trade
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OECD publishes new transfer pricing profiles for Azerbaijan and Pakistan, updates 11 others
The OECD has published updated transfer pricing country profiles for 11 jurisdictions. RegFollower Desk The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released new transfer pricing country profiles for Azerbaijan and
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Pakistan authorises tax authority to collect dues regardless of pending appeals, stay orders
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has published the Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, enacted on 2 May 2025. A key amendment in the legislation authorises the tax authority to demand immediate tax payment, even if a stay is granted or an appeal
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