Smartphones have become an essential part of modern life—no longer a luxury, but a necessity for communication, work, education, and digital payments. Yet in Pakistan, owning a smartphone is becoming increasingly expensive. Recent parliamentary scrutiny over high smartphone import taxes has placed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) under the spotlight, with lawmakers questioning whether these taxes are doing more harm than good.
Filing a Sales Tax Return in Pakistan is a mandatory legal requirement for all businesses registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Whether you are a manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, retailer, or service provider, timely submission of sales tax returns ensures compliance with Pakistani tax laws and helps avoid penalties and notices.