The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has put forth a bold proposal for the upcoming budget of 2024-25, recommending a significant increase in advance tax rates on motor vehicle purchases by non-filers of income tax returns.
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Pakistan Business Council Seeks Clarity on Group Taxation
Karachi, May 6, 2024 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), a leading advocacy group representing major businesses in the country, has submitted proposals for the upcoming budget 2024-25. A key area of focus for the PBC is seeking amendments to the existing group taxation regulations to provide clarity and relief regarding inter-corporate dividends (ICD).
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PBC Proposes Elimination of Minimum Tax for Listed Companies
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has put forward a significant proposal aimed at boosting economic activity among listed companies by recommending the abolition of the minimum tax.
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PBC Alert: Commercial Importers Endanger Domestic Industries
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has issued a stark warning regarding the harmful impacts of massive under-invoicing by commercial importers, stating that this practice is severely damaging Pakistan’s domestic industries.
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PBC Calls for Higher Taxes on Non-Filers in 2024-25 Budget
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed sweeping changes in the upcoming 2024-25 budget, urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to impose aggressively high taxes on non-filers in an effort to combat tax evasion and encourage compliance.
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PBC Urges Reforms in FASTER System to Support All Exporters
Karachi, April 25, 2024 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has called for significant modifications to the FASTER system, aiming to extend sales tax refund benefits to all exporters and facilitate the adjustment of provincial input tax on services.
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PBC Discovers Massive Underreporting of Pakistan Exports to China
Karachi, October 10, 2023 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has revealed a significant issue of underreporting in Pakistan’s exports to China, raising concerns about foreign exchange problems faced by the country.
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Pakistan Business Council Urges Immediate Action to Halt Massive Under-Invoicing
Karachi, October 6, 2023 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has issued an urgent call to the caretaker government, demanding immediate measures to put an end to widespread under-invoicing, which is causing substantial revenue leakages.
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Pakistan Business Council Suggests Measures to Reduce Electricity Costs and Boost Forex Savings
Karachi, October 2, 2023 – Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has put forth a comprehensive set of recommendations to the government to alleviate country’s soaring electricity costs and enhance foreign exchange savings.
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Open file transactions facilitate tax evasion in property sector: report
A recent report published by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) highlights the prevalence of tax evasion in property transactions facilitated by open files, which are often exchanged without official transfer of ownership or payment of associated taxes. These undocumented transactions have allowed individuals to evade tax obligations, according to the report.
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