The Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) has fixed a reduced sales tax rate of three percent for exporters of IT and other services who operate from within the province, in a move aimed at encouraging foreign exchange earnings and formal banking channel usage.
Under the new framework, exporters billing clients abroad for services will be taxed at this concessional rate, provided their earnings are received in foreign currency through recognised banking channels rather than informal means.
The BRA said the discount is conditional on payments being credited to a business account in accordance with procedures set by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), tying the tax benefit directly to regulated financial transactions.
Alongside the new rate, the authority has instructed all exporters availing the concession to complete registration with the BRA, maintain accurate tax records, and submit their returns within stipulated deadlines. Officials said these requirements are meant to ensure that the lower rate is claimed only by compliant taxpayers operating through verifiable channels.
The BRA framed the policy as part of a broader push to widen the province’s tax net while supporting its services export sector. It said adherence to the rules would strengthen transparency in tax collection and contribute to higher revenue generation for Balochistan, a province that has historically lagged behind others in tax compliance and formal economic documentation.
