Tag: Tax Compliance

The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has launched a dedicated registration and renewal process for freelancers to help them access official recognition, tax incentives, and government benefits. This initiative aims to bring freelancers into the documented economy, streamline income verification for tax compliance, and connect them with digital payment and export facilitation programs. The step marks a major milestone in formalizing Pakistan’s growing freelance sector.

Around one-third of Pakistani taxpayers declared zero income this year, triggering a sweeping FBR audit campaign. The crackdown aims to expose tax evasion, expand the revenue base, and restore credibility to Pakistan’s fragile fiscal system.

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the income tax return filing deadline to October 31, 2025. The move provides relief to taxpayers facing portal glitches and documentation delays, with officials confirming no further extensions.