Pakistan: FBR extends tax amnesty scheme period to 31 July 2018
On 7 July 2018, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) approved an extension in tax amnesty scheme till 31 July 2018. Previously an ordinance was sent to the president of Pakistan for approval of the extension. The deadline for filing amnesty
See MorePakistan enacts Finance Bill 2018
The Finance Bill, 2018 was passed by the government on 22 May 2018, with some amendments. The Bill provides for the implementation of the measures proposed as part of the 2018-2019 Budget. The main measures are summarized as follows: Corporate
See MorePakistan: Finance Minister presents the budget for 2017/2018
On 27 April 2018, the newly-appointed Finance Minister Miftah Ismail presented the 2018/2019 Budget to parliament. The following corporate tax measures are proposed in the Budget: Reduction in corporate tax rates: Reduce the corporate tax rates
See MorePakistan issues more draft amendments to CbC reporting requirements
On 9 February 2018, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has published SRO no. 144(I)/2018, which provides more amendments to draft rules that establish transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting rules for large
See MorePakistan: FBR publishes amendments to CbC reporting requirements
On 31 January 2018, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has published SRO no. 99(I)/2018, which provides amendments to draft rules that establish transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country (CbC) reporting requirements for large
See MorePakistan: Government has withdrawn sales tax and customs duty on cotton imports
On 5 January 2018, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved withdrawal of sales tax and customs duty on import of cotton effective from 8 January 2018. The ECC also granted approval for issuance of GoP Sovereign Guarantee
See MoreDouble tax treaty between Hong Kong and Pakistan enters in to force
On 24 November 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Hong Kong and Pakistan was entered into force after the completion of ratification procedures on both sides. The agreement was signed on 17 February 2017 with providing the
See MorePakistan: FBR publishes rules for documentation and CbC reporting requirements
On 16 November 2017, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has published SRO 1191(1)/2017, which includes chapter VIA to the Income Tax Rules of 2002. The new Chapter (VIA) identifies the reporting entities, clarifies the reporting
See MorePakistan: Ministry orders compliance with tobacco control laws
On 10 November 2017, the Ministry of National Health Services has requested to all federal secretaries and provincial chief secretaries to take steps for ensuring compliance of tobacco control laws in best public interest. The Secretary Health
See MoreLatvia and Pakistan sign an agreement on avoidance of double taxation
Pakistan and Latvia on October 25, 2017, after the second round of negotiations, concluded an agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation with regard to income tax and prevention of tax evasion and avoidance (ADTA). Avoiding the double taxation
See MorePakistan: FBR extends last date for filing tax returns up to November 15
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Circular No. 08 for extension in date of filing of income tax returns to 15 November 2017 from 31 October 2017 for salary persons and business individuals. Similarly, the date of filing of income tax
See MorePakistan: SME and export sectors are exempted from regulatory duty
On 16 October 2017, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and export-oriented units are exempted from paying regulatory duty levied through SRO 1035(I)/2017 on the import of raw material and
See MorePakistan: Ministries of the NHS directs government to make cigarettes inaccessible to the citizens
Recently, the ministries of national health services (NHS) and the finance department have been asked to implement the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Agreement on Tobacco Control (FCTC) to make cigarettes inaccessible to citizens by
See MorePakistan approves updating tax treaties with Sri Lanka, Nepal, France, Tunisia, Morocco, and Portugal
On 10 October 2017, the federal cabinet has granted approval to amend existing conventions on avoidance of double taxation treaties with Sri Lanka, Nepal, France, Portugal, Tunisia and Morocco for avoiding double taxation and the prevention of
See MorePakistan: Cabinet approves signature of protocol to tax treaty with Bahrain
The federal cabinet on 7 September 2017, has approved the signing of an amending protocol to the 2005 income tax treaty with Bahrain for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on
See MorePakistan: Cabinet approves amending taxation treaties with Finland, Italy, and Turkey
The federal cabinet on 7 September 2017, approved amending the existing conventions of avoidance of double taxation treaties with Finland, Italy, and Turkey. The cabinet, which chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, given approval to amend
See MorePakistan: FBR publishes explanatory notes to the Finance Act 2017
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has published Circular No. 04 dated September 06, 2017 to explain the important changes made to Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 through Finance Act, 2017. The main changes include: A new concept of ‘Startup
See MorePakistan: Cabinet ratifies DTA with Hong Kong
On 15 August 2017, the federal cabinet ratified an agreement between Pakistan and Hong Kong (special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China) for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to
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