Karachi, May 7, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all Pakistan Customs stations to furnish comprehensive details of their workforce.
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Pakistan Business Council Seeks Clarity on Group Taxation
Karachi, May 6, 2024 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), a leading advocacy group representing major businesses in the country, has submitted proposals for the upcoming budget 2024-25. A key area of focus for the PBC is seeking amendments to the existing group taxation regulations to provide clarity and relief regarding inter-corporate dividends (ICD).
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Engro and DH Corp Boards Greenlight Major Restructuring Plan
In a significant move on May 3, 2024, the boards of Engro Corporation Limited (Engro Corp) and DH Corporation Limited (DH Corp) approved a restructuring plan involving, aiming to optimize capital allocation and enhance shareholder returns.
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PTBA Demands Release of Draft Tax Return Forms for 2024
Karachi, May 6, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has officially called upon the Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, to expedite the issuance of the draft tax return forms for the tax year 2024.
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FBR Gets Record 110,000 Active Taxpayers Amid SIM Blocking
Karachi, May 6, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a record surge in active taxpayer registrations this week, with 110,000 new sign-ups, bringing the total to 4.18 million for the 2023 tax year.
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Afghan TT Abuses and Iran Smuggling Strain Pakistan Economy
In a revealing assessment by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), the misuse of the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) agreement along with unchecked smuggling from Iran has been spotlighted as significant drains on Pakistan’s economy.
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PBC Proposes Elimination of Minimum Tax for Listed Companies
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has put forward a significant proposal aimed at boosting economic activity among listed companies by recommending the abolition of the minimum tax.
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FTO Directs FBR for Swift Action Against Fraudulent GDs
Karachi, May 4, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has mandated an immediate investigation by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) into the rampant misuse of Goods Declarations (GD) concerning export consignments processed through Pakistan’s integrated customs platforms, the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Web Based One Customs (WeBOC).
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Calls Intensify for FBR to Eliminate CVT on Foreign Assets
In the run-up to the 2024-25 budget, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been urged to abolish the Capital Value Tax (CVT) on foreign assets to prevent an exodus of business talent and investment from Pakistan.
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FBR Faces Call to Clamp Down on POS Exploitation by Importers
Karachi, May 3, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been urged to intensify its efforts to curb the exploitation of the Point of Sale (POS) system by importers who are reportedly misusing the facility to enjoy unfairly reduced tax rates.
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