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. Check out? PTA Warns of Strict Action Against those Installing TV & Internet Wires on Poles
