Pakistan E-Commerce: Platforms to Collect 18% Sales Tax

Pakistan E-Commerce: Platforms to Collect 18% Sales Tax

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. In a move set to reshape Pakistan’s digital marketplace landscape, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced today that e-commerce platforms will now bear responsibility for collecting an 18% sales tax directly from their sellers. The policy, revealed during the 2025-26 budget speech, aims to “level the playing field” between traditional retailers and fast-growing online businesses.…

FBR Finalizes 18% Sales Tax on E-Commerce Platforms in Budget 2025-26

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a proposal to impose an 18% sales tax on major online platforms such as Daraz, OLX, Zameen, and PakWheels in the upcoming Finance Bill for 2025-26. The move is aimed at broadening the tax base and meeting the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) fiscal reform requirements. According to sources, the measure is part of the government’s efforts to raise revenue and fulfill the IMF’s ambitious target o…