Special tax scheme for small shopkeepers in 'initial implementation phase': FBR
- Board advises traders who encounter any technical difficulty or problem while registering under scheme to approach FBR directly for assistance, guidance
The FBR is implementing a special tax scheme for small shopkeepers, actively addressing issues and facilitating registration to integrate them into the documented tax system.
- FBR's special tax scheme for small shopkeepers.
- Government and FBR engagement with traders.
- Facilitating registration and resolving technical issues.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said on Tuesday the special tax scheme for small shopkeepers was in its initial implementation stages, during which the board was actively working to facilitate traders and address any practical or technical issues arising out of the registration process.
“The Government of Pakistan and the FBR remain in continuous contact with traders, market representatives and trade bodies to ensure that the scheme is implemented in a smooth, transparent and trader-friendly manner. Feedback received from the business community is being duly considered, and efforts are underway to resolve genuine difficulties being faced by traders,” it said.
The FBR further advised traders who encounter any technical difficulty or problem while registering under the scheme to approach the FBR directly for assistance and guidance.
The board said it was committed to providing the necessary facilitation so that eligible traders could complete the registration process without unnecessary difficulty.
“The government strongly believes that the special tax scheme provides an opportunity for small shopkeepers to become part of the documented tax system through a simplified and facilitative framework.
“The scheme has been designed with the objective of encouraging voluntary compliance while providing greater certainty and ease of doing business for small traders,” it said.
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