Retail price defined under Sales Tax Act

Retail price defined under Sales Tax Act

Sales Tax Act, 1990 has defined ‘retail price’ as a price fixed for sales of goods to the end consumers.

The Sales Tax Act, 1990 [updated up to June 30, 2020 issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)] defines the ‘retail price’ with reference to the Third Schedule of the Act, as the price fixed by the manufacturer or importer, in case of imported goods, inclusive of all duties, charges and taxes (other than sales tax) at which any particular brand or variety of any article should be sold to the general body of consumers or, if more than one such price is so fixed for the same brand or variety, the highest of such price:

Provided that the FBR may through a general order specify zones or areas for the purpose of determination of highest retail price for any brand or variety of goods.

The Act also defines the work retailer as a person supplying goods to general public for the purpose of consumption:

Provided that any person, who combines the business of import and retail or manufacture or production with retail, shall notify and advertise wholesale prices and retail prices separately, and declare the address of retail outlets.