FBR Proposes Tax on YouTube Views

FBR proposes taxing social media earnings in Pakistan

Federal Board Of Revenue (FBR) Picture Via Radio Pakistan Website/ www.radio.gov.pk The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed to amend the Income Tax Rules, 2002, aimed at integrating social media content creators into the nation’s tax framework. This initiative targets individuals who generate substantial revenue from platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram through advertisements, sponsorships, and other monetisation strategies. A

FBR Proposes Tax on YouTube Views

FBR plans to impose Rs. 195 tax per 1,000 YouTube views targeting non-resident Pakistani content creators earning from local audiences. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed new tax rules targeting non-resident Pakistani YouTubers earning income from audiences in Pakistan. Under the proposed amendments, a tax of Rs. 195 per 1,000 views will be applied to income generated from Pakistan-based viewers. The move could translate into an effecti…