FBR Makes Paying Imported Phone Tax Easier

In practice, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed individuals to pay sales tax on imported mobile phones in monthly instalments to complete registration through the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS).

Key points

• 06 of 2026, the FBR has amended its 2019 order to introduce the instalment payment facility for eligible individuals registering imported mobile phones.
• All instalments must be paid by June 30, the end of the financial year.
• The first instalment must be paid through a Payment Slip ID (PSID) generated when the application is submitted.
• Nevertheless, individuals importing a mobile phone in June must pay the entire sales tax by the end of that month.
• Applicants covered under paragraphs A, B and C of the existing order can opt for monthly instalments when applying through DIRBS.

Under Customs General Order (CGO) No. 06 of 2026, the FBR has amended its 2019 order to introduce the instalment payment facility for eligible individuals registering imported mobile phones.

Applicants covered under paragraphs A, B and C of the existing order can opt for monthly instalments when applying through DIRBS. Importers Think Overseas Pakistanis Are Abusing Car Gift Scheme.

Notably, the tax will be divided into equal monthly instalments based on the number of months remaining in the financial year, including the month in which the application is submitted.

Meanwhile, the first instalment must be paid through a Payment Slip ID (PSID) generated when the application is submitted. Subsequent instalments will be paid through separate PSIDs generated on the corresponding date of each after month.

If that date does not exist in a particular month, the PSID will be generated for the last day of that month.

All instalments must be paid by June 30, the end of the financial year. Individuals can additionally pay some or all of the remaining tax in advance.

Meanwhile, the FBR has cautioned that missing an instalment deadline will result in the individual being declared a defaulter. FBR to Retain Tax Collection Powers.

While the entire outstanding sales tax will become immediately payable, the phone will be treated as unregistered and blocked through DIRBS.

Notably, the defaulter will no longer be eligible to pay the remaining amount in instalments. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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