Special Tax Scheme For Small Shopkeepers In Initial Implementation Phase: FBR
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Sep, 2026) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday stated that the Special Tax Scheme for Small Shopkeepers is currently in its initial implementation stages. During this period, the FBR is dedicated to assisting traders and resolving any challenges or technical issues arising from the registration process.
The government and FBR are maintaining continuous communication with traders, market representatives, and trade bodies to ensure a smooth, transparent, and trader-friendly implementation of the scheme. Feedback from the business community is being carefully considered, and efforts are in progress to resolve genuine difficulties faced by traders.
The FBR encourages traders experiencing any technical issues or problems during registration under the scheme to reach out directly to the FBR for assistance and guidance. The board is committed to providing necessary support so eligible traders can complete the registration process without undue difficulty.
The government strongly believes that this special tax scheme presents an opportunity for small shopkeepers to integrate into the documented tax system through a simplified and supportive framework. Designed with the objective of promoting voluntary compliance, it offers greater certainty and ease of doing business for small traders.
The FBR expresses confidence that, with the continued collaboration of the trading community and trade bodies, the scheme will achieve its intended goals and prove to be a successful initiative for the business community.