Apple iPhone 14 PTA Tax in Pakistan

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max price in Pakistan is PKR. 3,50000. The PTA tax for this phone is Rs. 37007 + 17% Sales Tax Ad Valorem. The phone has a 6.7-inch display and a triple rear camera setup. It is powered by the A14 Bionic chipset and has 6GB of RAM. The iPhone 14 storage options are 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The phone has a 4,820mAh battery and runs on iOS 14.2. It supports fast charging and wireless charging. The iPhone 14 is available in Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Pacific Blue colors.

Pakistan is expected to levy a 19 percent tax on Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max when it is released in 2022. iphone prices are already high in Pakistan and the new tax will only make them more expensive. The government hopes that the additional revenue from the new tax will help offset some of its mounting fiscal deficit. Pakistanis are not happy about the proposed tax and many have taken to social media to express their displeasure.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is expected to be priced at PKR 291,176 for the basic model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This price includes the PTA tax for mobile phones, which is Rs. 36870 + 17% Sales Tax Ad Valorem. For more information on the PTA tax, please see the Mobile Phone PTA Tax Calculator.

If you’re planning on buying an Apple iPhone 14, you’ll need to pay a PTA tax of  19%. This is in addition to the sales tax ad valorem of 17%. So, Example the total cost of the phone will be Rs. 36870 + 17% = Rs. 43076.30. Make sure to factor this in when budgeting for your new phone!

Apple iPhone 14 Mobile Phones PTA Tax on CNIC

This tax will be applicable for both new and used phones and will be payable by the customer at the time of purchase. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a notification in this regard, stating that the new tax is being imposed as per the directives of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The FBR has directed the PTA to collect this tax from all customers who purchase Apple iPhone 14 mobile phones, effective from July 1st, 2022. The collected amount will be deposited into the national treasury.

Do you intend to buy an iPhone 14 model abroad and bring it in for personal use in Pakistan? If YES, due to DIRBS, you’ll have to pay PTA tax in order to register it and be able to use it with your local SIM here in Pakistan. The Apple iPhone 14, 14 Max, 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max tax /customs duty that you would have to pay mentioned above has to be paid within 30 days (in case of PTA Passport registration) and 60 days (in case of PTA ID card registration) in order to register your phone with PTA to use it with any local network if you are importing it to Pakistan.

Disclaimer: Taxes are approximate and may vary from 5-10%, not more.

NOTE!

Do not forget to Register the Second SIM / Digital SIM on Your Latest iPhone or You might face issues in the future!

Want to know the import duties on other smartphones / mobile phones?

Apple iPhone 14 tax / exact customs duty is mentioned above to help you know the exact cost of importing the latest apple smartphones to Pakistan. You’ll be able to use it for 60 days, afterwards, your phone won’t work with any local SIM.

TIP!

You might want to register it in 30 days on your passport to avail of the discount.

FBR has reduced the taxes quite a lot when compared to the initial stages of the DIRBS program being launched.

 iPhone 14 Pro Max will be the most anticipated phone of 2022. The new design and features are sure to make it a best seller. PTA has already announced the tax rates for the new phone, so be prepared to pay more when you buy one.