Fixed Excise Duty of 5,000 Rupees Imposed on Labor Visas for Gulf Countries
This measure is part of the FBR’s efforts to streamline and enhance the tax collection process: Report
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification imposing a fixed excise duty of 5,000 rupees on air tickets for labor visas to Gulf countries. This decision is aimed at regulating the tax on travel documentation for Pakistani citizens traveling to these countries for employment purposes.
According to the notification, under Section 3 (B) of the Table 2 of the First Schedule of the Federal Excise Act 2005, a fixed tax of 5,000 rupees will be collected on each air ticket for labor visas issued for Gulf countries.
Details:
- Tax Amount: 5,000 rupees per air ticket
- Applicable To: Labor visas for Gulf countries
- Regulation: Federal Excise Act 2005, First Schedule, Table 2, Serial Number 3, Sub-clause (i)
This measure is part of the FBR’s efforts to streamline and enhance the tax collection process related to international travel. The new tax will apply to all air tickets issued for Pakistani workers traveling to Gulf countries under labor visas.
Additional Information:
For further details on this regulation and its implementation, you can visit the official FBR website or contact their customer service:
The imposition of this excise duty reflects ongoing adjustments in fiscal policies and aims to align with broader economic and regulatory frameworks.
