In a significant development, the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has been granted the authority to collect super tax on capital gains.
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This is parent category of budgets presented by Pakistan government. Here you will find year-wise federal and provincial budgets.
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Finance Bill 2023 Proposes Reduced Tax Rates on Additional Advances for IT Sector
The Finance Bill 2023 has introduced a proposal to reduce tax rates on additional advances for Information Technology (IT) services and IT-enabled services in Pakistan. The aim is to promote and support the growth of the IT sector. The key provisions related to this proposal are as follows:
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Government Introduces 1% Minimum Tax Rate for PSX Listed Companies
The government of Pakistan has announced a new minimum tax rate of 1% for companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). This proposal is part of the amendments to tax rates related to the Minimum Tax under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, as outlined in the Finance Bill, 2023.
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Finance Bill 2023 Introduces New Tax Slabs for Super Tax
Islamabad, June 10, 2023: The recently introduced Finance Bill, 2023 has brought forth new tax slabs for the super tax applicable for various tax years. The rates mentioned below are applicable for tax year 2022 and onwards:
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Pakistan Imposes 10% Income Tax on Bonus Shares Issued by Companies
The government of Pakistan has introduced a new measure through the Finance Bill, 2023, which imposes a 10 percent income tax on the issuance of bonus shares by companies to their shareholders. This tax is implemented under a new section, 236Z, of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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New Provision Requires Employers of Foreign Workers to Pay Advance Tax
The Finance Bill 2023 has proposed a significant provision that mandates employers or agencies of foreign workers to pay advance tax. This development aims to streamline taxation processes and ensure compliance with the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Pakistan Introduces International Centre of Tax Excellence
Pakistan is taking a significant step in advancing its tax policy development by establishing the International Centre of Tax Excellence.
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Finance Bill 2023 Proposes Tax Credit for Construction of New Houses
The Finance Bill 2023 aims to boost the construction industry by introducing a tax credit for the construction of new houses.
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Tax Exemptions Introduced for Qualified Investments under Foreign Investment Act
The Finance Bill 2023 has brought forth a new section, 44A, to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. This section provides exemptions for taxes on income, withholding taxes, minimum and final taxes, as well as certain provisions of the Ordinance, for qualified investments as specified in the Foreign Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 2022.
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Finance Bill 2023 Introduces Additional Tax on Unexpected Income, Profits, and Gains
The Finance Bill 2023 has introduced a new section, 99D, to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, enabling the government to impose an additional tax on certain income, profits, and gains.
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