Karachi, October 13, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025 to October 31, 2025, in order to ease the growing difficulties faced by taxpayers and businesses.
In a formal request addressed to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh emphasized that the existing deadline of October 15, 2025, is proving unrealistic for many taxpayers due to a host of technical and procedural challenges. The FPCCI highlighted that delays in obtaining critical financial documentation, persistent glitches in the FBR’s online portal, and integration issues between business Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and the FBR’s digital invoicing platform have made timely compliance increasingly difficult.
Atif Ikram Sheikh noted that the FPCCI has consistently advocated for a taxpayer-friendly approach, urging the FBR to ensure that compliance remains practical and stress-free. He said that an extension of the filing deadline to October 31 would provide much-needed breathing space for businesses to finalize their records and submit accurate returns without the fear of penalties or late filing consequences.
Senior Vice President of the FPCCI further added that a large number of taxpayers are struggling with slow portal performance and system errors, which have disrupted return submissions across the country. Vice President FPCCI also echoed these concerns, underscoring that businesses face significant challenges in aligning ERP systems with FBR’s evolving digital requirements — a task that demands more time and technical support.