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Tax deadlines, FBR updates, and practical guidance
Plain-English explainers on FBR filing, SECP compliance, and tax planning for individuals and businesses in Pakistan.
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Tax Filing for Overseas Pakistanis: Do You Need to File If You Live Abroad?
Read article →: Tax Filing for Overseas Pakistanis: Do You Need to File If You Live Abroad?The 183-day rule decides your residency status. Here is what income Pakistan can tax if you live abroad,…
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Corporate Tax Rates in Pakistan for 2026: What Your Company Actually Pays
Read article →: Corporate Tax Rates in Pakistan for 2026: What Your Company Actually PaysFrom 7.5% for small manufacturers to 29% standard and 39% for banks, here is how Pakistan’s corporate tax…
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How to Get Your NTN in Pakistan: The Complete Guide
Read article →: How to Get Your NTN in Pakistan: The Complete GuideNTN registration through FBR IRIS in seven steps, free of charge and usually approved within 1 to 2…
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The Quarterly Withholding Statement Businesses Forget to File
Read article →: The Quarterly Withholding Statement Businesses Forget to FileSection 165 withholding statements are due four times a year with a daily penalty for missing them. Here…
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Buying or Selling Property in Pakistan? What 236C and 236K Actually Cost You
Read article →: Buying or Selling Property in Pakistan? What 236C and 236K Actually Cost YouFiler status changes property withholding tax rates by up to seven times. Here are the exact 236C and…
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Trademark Registration in Pakistan: Process, Cost, and Why It Takes Two Years
Read article →: Trademark Registration in Pakistan: Process, Cost, and Why It Takes Two YearsTrademark registration through IPO Pakistan in six steps, roughly Rs. 14,000 per class, and an honest look at…
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SECP Form A: The Annual Return Small Company Owners Forget to File
Read article →: SECP Form A: The Annual Return Small Company Owners Forget to FileForm A is due 30 days after your AGM, separate from FBR tax season. Here is what it…
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Registering a Company with SECP: Costs and Timeline for 2026
Read article →: Registering a Company with SECP: Costs and Timeline for 2026SECP company incorporation in six steps, what it costs, and how long it actually takes when the paperwork…
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The 15th Sales Tax Deadline: What Late Filing Actually Costs You
Read article →: The 15th Sales Tax Deadline: What Late Filing Actually Costs YouSales tax returns are due the 15th of every month, no exceptions. Here is what late filing costs…
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Sales Tax Registration in Pakistan: Who Needs an STRN and How to Get One
Read article →: Sales Tax Registration in Pakistan: Who Needs an STRN and How to Get OneManufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and Tier-1 retailers need a Sales Tax Registration Number. Here is who must register and…