FBR officials explain fixed tax scheme, online registration and facilitation measures to traders in Hyderabad markets.
The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Hyderabad has launched an awareness campaign to educate small traders about the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Small Shopkeepers Fixed Tax Scheme. The initiative is aimed at helping small businesses understand the registration process and encouraging them to join the formal tax system.
The awareness drive was conducted on the instructions of the Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, RTO Hyderabad. FBR officers and staff visited Gul Centre and surrounding commercial markets to directly engage with shopkeepers and provide information about the newly introduced facilitation scheme.
An information desk was established at Gul Centre, where tax officials explained key features of the scheme to traders. The officials briefed shopkeepers about the simplified registration procedure, fixed tax rates and available digital options for enrolment through the FBR’s online portal and mobile application.
Officials also clarified that the FBR fixed tax scheme for small shopkeepers has been designed as a facilitative measure rather than an enforcement-focused initiative. Traders were encouraged to register and become part of the documented economy while benefiting from a comparatively straightforward tax compliance process.
As part of the campaign, the RTO Hyderabad team also visited a Dawlance Electronics showroom. Officers held a detailed discussion with the proprietor and employees, responding to their questions and explaining the practical aspects of the fixed tax arrangement.
The interaction was described as positive, with traders welcoming the department’s efforts to communicate directly with the business community. Shopkeepers also assured the visiting officials of their cooperation with the registration and documentation process.
The Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue said the awareness campaign would continue at commercial centres across Hyderabad. The official stressed that the department intends to build greater taxpayer confidence through communication, guidance and facilitation.
The ongoing outreach reflects FBR’s broader efforts to expand the documented tax base by bringing smaller businesses into the formal system through simplified compliance measures.