KARACHI, April 23, 2026 – The retailers have raised alarm over significant financial losses, estimating a Rs200 billion hit within just two weeks due to early shop closure policies, according to the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP).
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FBR to Unveil Fixed Tax Rates for Traders and Retailers
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to announce a new, simplified tax system tailored for traders, shopkeepers, and retailers in 42 Pakistani cities. This initiative aims to replace the existing complex square-footage based tax system with a more straightforward flat tax rate determined by shop location and category.
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Retailers Get Relief from Tax Integration in Pakistan
Karachi, March 23, 2024 – The retail sector in Pakistan is set to receive a significant boost as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the country’s apex tax authority, announced a series of incentives aimed at providing relief to retailers from mandatory online integration with tax authorities.
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FBR Discovers Non-Filer Retailers in Door-to-Door Campaign
Karachi, January 20, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled plans to launch a door-to-door campaign targeting non-filer retailers.
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Lahore Chamber Advocates Tax Relief for Retailers
Lahore, January 7, 2024 – The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called upon tax authorities to provide much-needed relief to retailers, citing concerns over recent policy changes.
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FBR Targets Retailers Transactions to Widen Tax Base
Karachi, October 5, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has taken a significant step to expand the tax base by obtaining transaction records of retailers operating in the country. Sources within the FBR have revealed that this move is part of a broader effort to bring more businesses within the tax net.
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Sales Tax Rate Increased to 15% for Tier-1 Retailers of Textile Products
Karachi, July 22, 2023 – In a move aimed at generating additional revenue and streamlining the tax structure, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced an enhancement in the sales tax rate for Tier-1 retailers of finished fabrics and articles of textile leather, among other materials.
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FBR receives suggestion to introduce fixed tax regime for small retailers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has received a proposal from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) suggesting the implementation of a fixed tax regime for small retailers.
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FBR nets 96 big retailers for POS integration
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday identified 96 big retailers for mandatory integration with Point of Sale (POS) system.
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