Overseas Chamber

Reduction in corporate tax for E&P companies recommended to attract foreign investment

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been recommended to reduce corporate tax rate for exploration and production companies in order attract foreign investment in this sector and generate more revenue for the country. The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) in its tax proposals for budget 2019/2020 said that the applicable tax […]

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chartered Accountants

Installing scanners at Pak-China borders suggested to prevent misuse clearance under CPEC

KARACHI: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has suggested to install scanners at Pak-China borders to stop misuse customs clearance of goods transported under China – Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC). The ICAP in its tax proposals for budget 2019/2020 said that CPEC is a journey towards economic regionalization in the globalized world. This will deepen […]

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Pakistan Tax Bar

FBR suggested removing impediments in availing exemption certificates for industrial growth

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been suggested to remove restriction of exemption certificates for import of plant and machinery for new projects in order to promote industrial growth in the country. Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) in its tax proposals for budget 2019/2020 said that existing procedures and rules for obtaining exemption certificates […]

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Overseas Chamber

Demonetizing high denomination currency notes recommended to eliminate avenues for untaxed funds

KARACHI: The foreign investors and multinational companies have suggested the government to demonetize high denomination currency notes to eliminate parking lots for untaxed funds. The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) in its tax proposals for budget 2019/2020 suggested measures to eliminate legally permissible ‘parking lots’ for untaxed funds. The OICCI – representative […]

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