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Govt Introduces Digital Tax Regime Targeting Online Income and Platforms

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Pakistan has enacted a new digital tax framework targeting income from online platforms including YouTube, social media, and streaming services, as part of efforts to tighten regulation over the country’s expanding digital economy.

The updated legislation extends to a broad range of sectors, bringing income from music, video, and audio streaming services under the tax net. It also covers telemedicine, online education platforms, cloud computing, and digital banking services.

E-commerce operators, including online marketplaces and digital retailers, will now be subject to the new regulations. Financial institutions such as banks and foreign exchange companies are required to deduct a 5 percent tax on payments made to international firms for digital goods or services, and remit it to the national treasury by the 7th of each month.

Non-compliance will trigger legal proceedings against the institutions involved. Additionally, all social media platforms operating in Pakistan are now required to submit quarterly activity reports to government authorities.

Entities involved in processing foreign transactions must also file quarterly reports containing buyer details such as name, national ID number, date of transaction, and the amount involved. Failure to submit these reports will result in a penalty of Rs 1 million.

Moreover, any foreign company that fails to meet its tax obligations for three consecutive months will have bank transfers to its account suspended.

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