Federal Board of Revenue Archives

FBR imposes new penalties to ease port congestion

Importers and exporters face escalating fines for delays in customs clearance, cargo removal and export loading from October 1

Arrangement will strengthen intelligence sharing, enforcement cooperation and security of international trade supply chains

New tax card sets withholding rates for commercial, industrial and non-ATL domestic electricity consumers

New rate card sets vehicle withholding tax based on engine capacity and ATL status under Finance Act 2026

New withholding tax card sets rental income rates for individuals, AOPs and companies

FBR adds 59 products to the preferential import list, expanding duty and tax concessions for Uzbek goods

New digital system will automatically calculate penalties and introduce time-bound mechanisms for disputes and appeals

FBR withholds two increments from a Preventive Officer after undeclared goods were found in a consignment cleared following a detailed examination.

Export proceeds will face a 1.25% withholding tax, while PSEB-registered IT exporters will benefit from a lower 0.25% rate.

New TY2027 rates under Section 153 impose substantially higher withholding tax on non-ATL taxpayers across goods, services, contracts and e-commerce.