How to Pay PTA Mobile Registration Tax in Pakistan

Mobile devices have become an indispensable part of our lives in today’s digital age. However, the rapid proliferation of these devices necessitates a regulatory framework to ensure compliance with local laws and standards. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a registration tax for mobile devices to achieve this objective.

If you have recently purchased a mobile phone, whether new or used or imported it into Pakistan, it is crucial to register it with the PTA. Failure to do so can result in the device being blocked, rendering it unusable on any cellular network within the country.

How to Pay PTA Mobile Registration Tax in PakistanA reduction in the registration fee for old models of unregistered iPhones has been announced. Last month, the Federal Board of Revenue announced a reduction in PTA taxes on all Apple smartphones, which has been implemented.

PTA has announced a separate reduction on passport and NIC, after which the fee for an iPhone 8 on a passport will now be Rs 38,922. Mobile user Check How to Check Online PTA Approved Mobile in Pakistan

with their CNIC.

PTA Mobile Registration Tax

The PTA registration taxes for various brands of imported mobile phones have been increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 70,000. Fixed sales tax on mobile phones worth more than 200 200 imported from abroad has been abolished and sales tax has been imposed at 17% of the price ratio.

However, the previous fixed rate of customs duty on imported mobile phones of different categories will be maintained. Many people know how to apply for PTA Online Mobile Registration at CMOs’ Franchises/Service Centers in Pakistan.

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PTA Mobile duty and tax rates

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new duty and tax rates on mobile phones after the Finance Supplementary Bill as buyers now will have to pay 17 percent sales tax along with tax and duty on phones.

The duty and tax rate on mobile phones worth US$30 will be Rs 430. But, the duty and tax rate on mobile phones worth up to $100 will have to be Rs3,200. Similarly, 17 percent sales tax and a tax of Rs27,600 will have to be paid on mobile phones worth more than 500 dollars.

Moreover, duty and tax rates were also issued on the purchase of mobile phones on National Identity Card. Duty and tax on mobile phones worth US$30 on ID cards will be Rs550. Taxes and duties on mobile phones worth more than $350 to $500 will be Rs23,240 and a 17% sales tax will also have to be paid.

According to the tax tariff issued by the FBR, passengers coming to Pakistan have to pay Rs 430 fixed tax on phones worth up to Doller 30, Rs 3200 fixed tax on phones worth 31 31 to 100, and up to Doller 30 on registration through their passport. On phones worth 100 100 to 200 200, you have to pay a fixed test of Rs. 9580.

PTA Mobile Registration Fee

Mobile phones worth 201 201 to 350 350 will have to pay 17% sales tax in addition to Rs 12,200 customs duty, phones worth 35 351 to 500 500 will be subject to 17% sales tax in addition to Rs 17,800 customs duty.

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Mobile phones worth more than 500 500 will have to pay Rs 27,600 plus customs duty and 17% of the phone value as sales tax. PTA Unauthorized Mobile device blocking deadline Date is not extended.

For all commercial entities wishing to import mobile devices for sale/market within Pakistan, before import check PTA-approved models with TAC details. Only PTA-approved devices/TAC will be issued CoC for commercial import.

To check list of approved provided TACs. PTA Approved Mobile Device (Having SIM/IMEI Functionality).

غیر رجسٹرڈ آئی فون کے پرانے ماڈلز کی رجسٹریشن فیس
38ہزار922روپےپاسپورٹ پرآئی فون8کی فیس
48ہزار314 روپےاین آئی سی پر آئی فون8کی فیس
40 ہزار951 روپےپاسپورٹ پر آئی فون8پلس کی فیس
50 ہزار546 روپےاین آئی سی پر آئی فون8 پلس کی فیس

Send a text message on 8484 from your registered mobile phone containing IMEI numbers of the handset you are going to purchase and the reply will tell you the status of IMEI.

Kindly ensure that both displayed IMEIs are programmed in the device before the use of the said device, in case both IMEIs not belong to the same device, such devices are subject to blocking and legal action.

Buy/Sell this mobile device at your own risk as it is registered under individual CNIC/Passport. Please check both IMEIs in case of dual/digital sim devices.

 

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