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WHT reduced on sugar import

By News Desk
February 24, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced withholding tax (WHT) on import of sugar to 0.25 percent from earlier 5.5 percent.

Under the federal cabinet’s decision, the FBR has issued a notification regarding further amendment to Income Tax Ordinance 2001 which says the tax reduction will apply on sugar import of 300,000 tons. The tax relaxation will apply from January 26 to June 30.

Earlier, the FBR had notified exemption of sales tax and value-added tax on import of 500,000 tons of sugar.