PTA clarifies misperception about tax collection on cellular mobile devices
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It was clarified that the taxes and duties are applied and collected by Federal Board of Revenue.
Web Desk) – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has shared clarification regarding the collection of taxes and duties for the registration of cellular mobile devices and handsets on twitter.
In an official statement by the authority it was clarified that the taxes and duties are applied and collected by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) directly.
“Clarification: In the wake of recent increase in taxes/duties for the registration of cellular mobile devices and handsets, PTA wishes to clarify the misperception about “PTA Tax”. These taxes and duties are applied and collected by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) directly,” stated PTA.
— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) January 24, 2022
PTA stated that, “It is further clarified that PTA is offering its Device Identification and Registration Database (DIRBS) system for mobile device registration, without any charges for the facilitation of general public.”
PTA also mentioned that the authority is offering technical support in the form DIRBS that the applicants use to register their mobile phones for use in the country.
The Telecommunication Authority said that, “PTA only provides technical support in the form of #DIRBS through which applicants can register their mobile devices for use within Pakistan. The taxes/duties collected in the process are applied by FBR and directly deposited with the FBR.”
