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Pakistan Govt Proposes Massive Excise Duty Hikes on Luxury Car Imports
Key takeaways
- The federal government is targeting an ambitious FBR tax collection of PKR 15.26 trillion (a massive 17.6% year-on-year jump).
- Federal Excise Duty (FED) on high-end imported vehicles is skyrocketing, with proposed rates of 40% and 41% for large engine capacities i.e., 2000cc to 3000cc and beyond .
- According to the official text of the proposed Finance Bill, the government has created explicit brackets targeting imported motor cars, station wagons, SUVs, and double-cabin 4 4 pickups.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
The federal government is targeting an ambitious FBR tax collection of PKR 15.26 trillion (a massive 17.6% year-on-year jump). To meet these aggressive goals aligned with IMF stabilization demands, the axe has officially dropped on the luxury automobile segment.
Federal Excise Duty (FED) on high-end imported vehicles is skyrocketing, with proposed rates of 40% and 41% for large engine capacities i.e., 2000cc to 3000cc and beyond .
According to the official text of the proposed Finance Bill, the government has created explicit brackets targeting imported motor cars, station wagons, SUVs, and double-cabin 4 4 pickups.
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