Pakistan GST (Sales Tax) Calculator: calculate GST, total, and net
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Is “GST” in Pakistan the same as Sales Tax?
In everyday use, yes—Sales Tax is commonly called GST.
What’s the standard GST/Sales Tax rate on goods in Pakistan?
Commonly 18%, unless a reduced rate or exemption applies.
How do I calculate GST if the price already includes tax?
Use GST = Amount × R/(1 + R) (tax fraction method).
Do services use the same GST rate as goods?
Not always. Services are taxed by provinces/ICT with different standard rates.
When might Sindh use 19.5% instead of 15%?
Telecommunication services are listed as an exception to the general rate in SRB references.
What is “further tax” and when do I add it?
A 4% further tax can apply in certain cases, commonly to supplies to unregistered or inactive taxpayers.
Is withholding of sales tax a thing in Pakistan?
Yes—federal and provincial withholding frameworks exist. Rates vary by regime, so use the input field.
Why can my calculated GST differ from my supplier’s invoice?
Special rates, exemptions, retail regimes, service category rates, and rounding can cause differences.
Do I need a province selector for services?
Usually yes—services tax is generally provincial/ICT, so jurisdiction affects the rate.
What if my goods/service is exempt or zero-rated?
Set the rate to 0% or use a custom rate per the applicable schedule or notification.
Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Rates can vary by region and change over time. It is not tax advice.
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Sources
- FBR — Sales Tax SRO listingFederal Board of Revenue (Pakistan) · Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29SROs including standard rate changes.
- FBR — SRO 179(I)/2023 (PDF)Federal Board of Revenue (Pakistan) · Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
- EY Tax Alert — Pakistan sales tax rate increaseEY · Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
- PwC Tax Summaries — Pakistan VAT/Sales Tax overviewPwC · Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
- PwC — Finance Act 2023 memorandum (further tax)PwC · Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
- Sindh Revenue Board — Taxable servicesSindh Revenue Board · Sindh, Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
- Punjab Revenue Authority — FAQsPunjab Revenue Authority · Punjab, Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
- KPRA — FAQsKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
- Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015 (PDF)Balochistan Provincial Assembly · Balochistan, Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
- ICT (Tax on Services) Ordinance (PDF)Federal Board of Revenue (Pakistan) · Pakistan · Accessed: 2026-01-29
