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Pakistan Withholding Tax Calculator — Islamabad Capital Territory

FBR salaried · FY 2025-26 · Estimates only

When you pay a vendor, landlord, or contractor in Pakistan, you may need to deduct withholding tax (WHT) under the Income Tax Ordinance and deposit it with FBR. Rates depend on the payment type and whether the recipient is on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL).

Step 1 — What do you need?

Step 2 — Details

Recipient ATL status
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This calculator covers the most common sections — including s.153 goods/services/contracts, rent, commission, dividends, bank profit, property (236C/236K), and imports — with filer, late filer, and non-ATL rates. Results show tax deducted, net payment, and a gross-up so you can invoice for a target net.

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Frequently asked questions

What is withholding tax in Pakistan?

WHT is income tax collected at source by the payer. You deduct a percentage from the gross payment, deposit it with FBR (usually within seven days), and the recipient gets a certificate that often counts as advance tax.

Why do filer and non-filer rates differ?

Non-ATL (and often late filer) recipients face higher rates under the Tenth Schedule-style uplift so staying on the Active Taxpayer List is cheaper for both parties. Always confirm the recipient’s ATL status before remitting.

What is gross-up?

Gross-up is the invoice amount needed so that after WHT the recipient still nets your intended amount. If the rate is r, gross-up ≈ net ÷ (1 − r).

Is this the official FBR calculator?

No. Rates follow the Finance Act / FBR WHT rate card for planning only. Sub-types, SROs, and exemptions can change the real rate — verify before filing or paying.