Inside Pakistan's broken sales tax registration system

Sales tax registration has become a nightmare for businesses as FBR officials raise objections beyond the law, creating unnecessary delays and barriers.

To curb fake invoices, FBR has resorted to restricting registrations, leaving genuine businesses in limbo.

Adding to the chaos, sales tax filing faces technical glitches, login failures, and an overly complex process. Even worse, refund claims often involve routine demands for kickbacks, highlighting persistent corruption within the system.