Tag: Federal Board of Revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue is Pakistan’s apex tax agency, overseeing tax collection and policies. Pakistan Revenue is committed to providing timely updates on the Federal Board of Revenue to its readers.

  • Honda Cars Pakistan Disputes Billions in Tax Payments with FBR

    Honda Cars Pakistan Disputes Billions in Tax Payments with FBR

    Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan reports tax contingencies exceeding Rs17 billion amid ongoing legal battles with tax authorities

    KARACHI: Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited has disclosed tax contingencies exceeding Rs17 billion in disputes with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), according to its Annual Report 2026.

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  • FBR revises customs values for imported ammunition; VR2087/2026

    FBR revises customs values for imported ammunition; VR2087/2026

    New valuation ruling includes .22 and .222 calibre ammunition and updates customs values based on market trends.

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for imported ammunition through Valuation Ruling No. 2087/2026, updating duty assessment rates for various calibres and origins of cartridges.

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  • FBR collects over Rs518 billion in salary tax, registers 6% decline in 11MFY26

    FBR collects over Rs518 billion in salary tax, registers 6% decline in 11MFY26

    Salary tax collections drop year-on-year as debate grows over relief for salaried class in upcoming budget

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected over Rs518 billion in salary tax during the first eleven months (July–May) of fiscal year 2025-26 (11MFY26), reflecting a decline of around 6 per cent on a year-on-year basis.

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  • FBR to catch retailers through high-value transactions

    FBR to catch retailers through high-value transactions

    IMF urges Pakistan to expand retailer registration and restrict certain transactions to tax filers

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to intensify efforts to bring undocumented retailers into the tax net by monitoring high-value transactions under a newly introduced retailer registration scheme, sources said.

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  • Internet disruptions major obstacle in FBR’s e-bilty operations, says KCCI

    Internet disruptions major obstacle in FBR’s e-bilty operations, says KCCI

    Karachi Chamber calls for phased implementation of e-bilty system amid concerns over digital infrastructure shortcomings

    The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has identified persistent internet disruptions and inadequate digital infrastructure as major obstacles to the smooth implementation of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) e-bilty system, urging the government to reconsider its approach in the upcoming Budget 2026-27.

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  • KCCI calls for abolition of FBR’s bank account freezing powers

    KCCI calls for abolition of FBR’s bank account freezing powers

    Karachi Chamber calls for business-friendly tax reforms, digital verification and an end to disruptive enforcement practices

    The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the government to abolish the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) authority to freeze bank accounts, arguing that the practice disrupts business operations and undermines taxpayer confidence.

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  • FBR imposes penalty on bank manager in tax recovery case; FTO takes notice

    FBR imposes penalty on bank manager in tax recovery case; FTO takes notice

    FTO directs FBR to withdraw penalties imposed on NBP manager

    The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw penalties imposed on a National Bank of Pakistan (National Bank of Pakistan) branch manager, ruling that the action amounted to maladministration and administrative excess.

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  • ICAP proposes wider banking data access to help FBR expand tax base

    ICAP proposes wider banking data access to help FBR expand tax base

    ICAP proposes monthly CNIC-linked banking data reporting and AI-driven analysis to help FBR detect undeclared income and improve tax compliance

    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has called for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to significantly expand its use of banking data, recommending monthly digital transaction reporting to improve tax compliance and curb Pakistan’s large informal economy.

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  • FBR Revises Customs Values for Imported Passenger Tyres

    FBR Revises Customs Values for Imported Passenger Tyres

    Updated valuation expected to impact import duties and tyre pricing across Pakistan

    KARACHI, June 6, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the customs values of imported tyres and tubes for passenger vehicles, a move expected to affect import duties and overall pricing in Pakistan’s automotive sector.

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  • Yet another tax scheme for traders after many failures

    Yet another tax scheme for traders after many failures

    New tax facilitation initiative offers incentives and simplified compliance, but success will depend on enforcement and long-term participation

    Pakistan’s latest Tax Facilitation Scheme for small traders arrives with promises that have become familiar over the years: broadening the tax base, simplifying compliance and encouraging voluntary registration of millions of retailers operating outside the formal economy. While the initiative offers several attractive incentives, including a one-page declaration form, a fixed tax rate of one percent of turnover, exemption from Point of Sale (POS) requirements and protection from routine audits, it also revives an important question: why should this scheme succeed where numerous trader documentation drives have failed?

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