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Ecommerce tax as per approved finance bill
Final Finance Bill 2025: What It Means for Pakistan’s eCommerce Sector: The Government of Pakistan has officially approved the Finance Bill 2025, ushering in a sweeping set of reforms across income tax, sales tax, customs, and digital services regulation. Among the sectors most directly impacted is eCommerce — which now faces new compliance requirements, tax liabilities, and structural definitions under law. Here’s a detailed look at the key updates for...

The Truth About the Alleged “18% New Tax on E-Commerce” in Pakistan
In recent days, a wave of misinformation has spread across social media platforms, From Online blogs, startup pakistan, WhatsApp groups, and even among professional circles claiming that the Government of Pakistan has imposed a new 18% tax on e-commerce transactions in Budget 2025–26. This is not true. The Origin of the Confusion The confusion stems from misinterpretation of proposed taxes in the Federal Budget and Finance Bill 2025. Some pages...