Sales Tax on Digital Services: How It Affects Pakistani Freelancers
The FBR now requires freelancers and digital service providers to register for sales tax (17%) if earnings exceed Rs. 3M/year. What you must do:
✔ Register for Sales Tax on Services (STS) via the IRIS portal
✔ File monthly returns (even if income fluctuates)
✔ Keep records of PayPal, Wise, or bank transactions