PTA Clarifies Its stance Regarding Tax Exemption on Imported Phones for Overseas Pakistanis

Yesterday, we published a news item titled ‘PTA Finally Working on a Smartphone Import Tax Amendment for Overseas Pakistanis.’ In response, PTA made a clarification regarding the matter. The national telecom regulator said, PTA recommends the extension of mobile phone tax relief for overseas Pakistanis’ appearing at some news sites, it is stated that certain aspects of the story have been reported out of context.

PTA Clarifies Its stance Regarding Tax Exemption on Imported Phones for Overseas Pakistanis

It is clarified that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been working in consultation with FBR and FIA to develop a mechanism for overseas Pakistanis & Foreign nationals etc. whereby they can apply for temporary registration. The proposed maximum allowed time under this system for such applicants shall be up to 120 days on each visit to Pakistan.

Once this mechanism is operational, Overseas Pakistanis & Foreign Nationals may avail this facility of temporarily registering their one mobile device on each visit to Pakistan without incurring any custom duties for 120 days. However, if said device is intended for permanent use in Pakistan then it shall be subject to applicable FBR custom duties/taxes.

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