CSV Flashcards
<div>Export of Goods [Section 154]: Realization of foreign proceeds from export of goods by an exporter (WHT agent, WHT tax, Regime) [3]</div>
<ul><li>WHT Agent: Authorized dealer in foreign exchange</li></ul>
<ul><li>WHT Tax rate: 1% of export proceeds</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tax regime: MTR</li></ul>
<div>Export of Goods [Section 154]: Realization of foreign proceeds from <strong>sale of goods to Exporter</strong> under Inland B2B LOC, Other arrangement prescribed by FBR (WHT agent, WHT tax, Regime) [3]</div>
<ul><li>WHT Agent: Banking Company</li></ul>
<ul><li>WHT Tax rate: 1% of export proceeds realized by indirect exporter</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tax regime: MTR</li></ul>
<div>Export of Goods [Section 154]: Export of goods by industrial undertaking located in EPZ (WHT agent, WHT tax, Regime) [3]</div>
<ul><li>WHT Agent: EPZ Authority</li></ul>
<ul><li>WHT Tax rate: 1% of export proceeds</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tax regime: MTR</li></ul>
<div>Export of Goods [Section 154]: Making payment for a firm contract to an indirect exporter (WHT agent, WHT tax, Regime) [3]</div>
<ul><li>WHT Agent: <br></br>- Direct exporter<br></br>- Export house registered under Duty and Tax Remission for Export Rules<br></br></li></ul>
<ul><li>WHT Tax rate: 1% of payment</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tax regime: MTR</li></ul>
<div>Export of Goods [Section 154]: At the time of clearing of goods exported [Circular 3 of 2009 – In case of export of goods to Afghanistan whereby goods are exported without Form-E, export proceeds are received in cash instead of inward remittance through authorized dealer in foreign exchange] [3]</div>
<ul><li>WHT Agent: Collector of Customs</li></ul>
<ul><li>WHT Tax rate: 1% of value of such goods</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tax regime: MTR</li></ul>
<div>Other relevant circulars (points) pertaining to Export of Goods [4]</div>
<ul><li>Banks deduct tax when they discount export bills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Advance payments for future exports are considered realized and deducted for withholding.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Goods sold through international tenders are exports.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tax doesn't apply to exports by tax-exempt manufacturers.</li></ul>
<div>Who would be required to collect/deduct advance income (at what %) tax along with WHT? [5+1]</div>
<ul><li><strong>Authorized dealers in foreign exchange:</strong> Collect tax when converting foreign currency.</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Banking companies:</strong> Collect tax on export proceeds.</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Export Processing Zones Authority:</strong> Collect tax on exports from EPZs.</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Direct exporters and export houses:</strong> Collect tax on payments to indirect exporters.</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Collector of Customs:</strong> Collect tax on exported goods.</li></ul>
<p>Collect<strong> 1% advance income tax</strong> in addition to withholding tax at time of realization of foreign proceeds of export. (directly/indirectly)</p>
<div>Provision of Textile Value Added Services to Exporter [Section 153(2)]: Withholding agent, withholding amount, tax payer (resident and non resident)? [3]</div>
<ol><li>Withholding Agent: Exporter/Export House</li></ol>
<ol><li>Withholding amount: (Value of Services + Sales tax) * 1%</li></ol>
<ol><li>Taxpayer: Service provider of value addition (MTR if Resident, NTR if PE of non resident)<br></br><br></br></li></ol>
<div>Imports [Section 148]: On what amount IMPORTS shall income tax and withholding apply?</div>
<p>Value for the purpose of income tax: (Value of goods + Custom Duty + FED + Sales Tax)<br></br>Each cess is applied in the sequence written above.<br></br></p>
<div>Imports [Section 148]: Who would be the withholding agent for imports?</div>
<p><strong>Collector of Customs; s</strong>hall collect advance income tax in the same manner and at the same time as customs duty is paid on imports.</p>
<div>Imports [Section 148]: Who would be the income taxpayer?</div>
<p>Importer</p>
<div>Imports [Section 148]: What tax regime shall apply for importers? [3]</div>
<ul><li><strong>Normal Tax:</strong> For industrial undertakings (MANUFACTURERS) using imported goods. </li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Minimum tax:</strong><ul><li>On income from imports of edible oil, packaging material, paper and paperboard, or plastics. (Manufacturers and Commercial Importers)</li></ul><ul><li>In all other cases.</li></ul></li></ul>
<div><strong>Withholding Tax Rates for Imported Goods for persons:<br></br>1. Persons importing goods classified in Part I of 12th Schedule<br></br>2. Persons importing goods classified in Part II of 12th Schedule<br></br>3. Persons importing goods classified in Part III of 12th Schedule<br></br>4. <br></br></strong>Manufacturer of goods covered under SRO 1125(1)/2011<strong><br></br>5. Persons importing finished pharmaceutical products<br></br>6. <br></br></strong>Importers of CKD kits of electric vehicles</div>
PersonWHT Tax RatePersons importing goods classified in Part I of 12th Schedule1% of import value + customs duty + sales tax + federal excise dutyPersons importing goods classified in Part II of 12th Schedule2% of import value + customs duty + sales tax + federal excise duty; or 3.5% for <strong>commercial importers</strong>Persons importing goods classified in Part III of 12th Schedule5.5% of import value + customs duty + sales tax + federal excise duty; or 6% for commercial importersManufacturer of goods covered under SRO 1125(1)/20111% of import value + customs duty + sales tax + federal excise dutyPersons importing finished pharmaceutical products4% of import value + customs duty + sales tax + federal excise dutyImporters of CKD kits of electric vehicles1% of import value + customs duty + sales tax + federal excise duty
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<p>First Schedule Part II</p>
<div>Value of goods [148.9]: Definition [4]</div>
<ul><li><strong>Retail price goods:</strong> Retail price + sales tax on import and supply.</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Other goods:</strong> Customs Act value + customs duty + FED + sales tax.</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Minimum value:</strong> As notified by the FBR, including customs duty, FED, and sales tax.</li></ul>
<p><strong>FBR may notify minimum value</strong> for advance tax collection on imports.</p>
<div><strong>Industrial Undertaking (Section 2(29C)) Definition [5]</strong></div>
<ul><li><strong>An undertaking in Pakistan employing:</strong><ul><li>10+ people with electrical energy</li></ul><ul><li>20+ people without electrical energy</li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Engaged in:</strong><ul><li>Manufacturing or processing goods</li></ul><ul><li>Shipbuilding</li></ul><ul><li>Generating, converting, transmitting, or distributing electricity or hydraulic power</li></ul><ul><li>Mining</li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Additional criteria (from May 1, 2020):</strong><ul><li>Construction or land development companies importing plant and machinery</li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Additional criteria (from July 1, 2020):</strong><ul><li>Resident hotel companies</li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Telecommunication companies</strong> operating under PTA license</li></ul>
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<ul><li><strong>16:</strong> Institutions of the Agha Khan Development Network (Pakistan)</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>56:</strong><ul><li>Goods under Chapter 86 and 99 of Pakistan Customs Tariff</li></ul><ul><li>Petroleum oils</li></ul><ul><li>Goods imported by direct or indirect exporters</li></ul><ul><li>Goods temporarily imported for re-exportation</li></ul><ul><li>Goods temporarily imported by international athletes</li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Circular 14 of 1997:</strong> Re-imported goods rejected by foreign buyers or unsold consignments bought back.</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>56:</strong><ul><li>Manufacturing Bond</li></ul><ul><li>Mineral oil for pesticide manufacturers</li></ul><ul><li>Government entities (Federal, Provincial, Local)</li></ul><ul><li>Foreign companies with majority foreign government shareholding</li></ul><ul><li>Plant and machinery for government contracts</li></ul><ul><li>High-speed diesel, light diesel, high octane blending component, kerosene, or crude oil for refining</li></ul><ul><li>Petroleum (E&P) companies (excluding motor vehicles)</li></ul><ul><li>Goods exported and re-imported within one year</li></ul><ul><li>Plant and machinery for bagasse/biomass cogeneration power projects</li></ul><ul><li>Goods under Export Facilitation Scheme 2021</li></ul><ul><li>Motor vehicles up to 1000cc</li></ul><ul><li>Printed books (excluding brochures, leaflets)</li></ul><ul><li>Newspapers, journals, periodicals</li></ul><ul><li>Blind talking mobile phones</li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>60:</strong> Fully or partly designed/assembled cipher devices</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>60D:</strong> Fire-fighting equipment in special economic zones</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>60DA:</strong> Capital equipment in Special Technology Zones</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>60E:</strong> Mobile phones in personal baggage</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>77:</strong> Renewable energy items</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>91:</strong> Agricultural equipment</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>92:</strong> Aviation-related items</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>98:</strong> Ships and crafts (until 2030), subject to conditions</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>99:</strong> Aircraft leased by Pakistan International Airlines Corporation</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>123:</strong> Goods for flood relief (certified by authorities)</li></ul>
<div>Sale of Goods [Section 153]: Amount taxable for income tax (and WHT)</div>
<p>Income tax (WHT u/s 153) = (Value of goods (or toll manufacturing service fee) + Sales tax) * WHT rate</p>