Pakistan PTA Tax Calculator

Calculate Your PTA Mobile Registration Tax in Seconds

Every mobile phone brought into Pakistan — whether in your luggage, shipped from abroad, or purchased through an importer — must be registered with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Without registration, your phone will lose network connectivity within 60 days. Our free PTA tax calculator gives you an instant, accurate estimate of the registration duty you’ll owe, so there are no surprises at customs or at the FBR payment counter.

Simply enter your phone’s model or IMEI number, select whether you’re a Pakistani national (CNIC) or overseas Pakistani (NICOP/Passport), and the calculator will display the applicable customs duty, regulatory duty, sales tax, and withholding tax — all in one place.

CNIC vs. Passport Registration — What’s the Difference?

CNIC (Pakistani National Identity Card) holders can register up to 5 mobile devices per calendar year. Standard tax slabs apply, calculated in PKR based on the phone’s USD value at the current interbank rate.

Passport / NICOP (Overseas Pakistani) holders travelling into Pakistan can register 1 phone per trip as a personal baggage allowance, which typically carries a lower or zero-duty rate depending on the device’s declared value. Phones above the duty-free threshold are taxed at reduced passport-holder rates set by the FBR.

Important: Registering under a borrowed CNIC is not permitted and can result in the registration being revoked. Always use your own valid identity document.

How PTA Tax Is Calculated

PTA registration tax is not a flat fee — it is a composite of four separate charges levied by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR):

1. Customs Duty — a percentage of the phone’s assessed USD value, converted to PKR at the State Bank of Pakistan’s official rate on the date of import.
2. Regulatory Duty (RD) — an additional levy ranging from 0% to 25% depending on the price tier.
3. Sales Tax (GST) — currently 18% on the combined customs and regulatory duty value.
4. Withholding Tax (WHT) — the rate depends on whether you are a tax filer or non-filer in Pakistan’s Active Taxpayer List (ATL).

The FBR updates the duty slabs periodically with each Federal Budget in June, so the figures in our calculator reflect the most recently announced SRO notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my phone’s IMEI number?
Dial *#06# on any phone and your 15-digit IMEI number will appear on screen. You can also find it printed on the box or in Settings > About Phone.

My phone is already blocked — can I still register it?
Yes. You can register a blocked phone through the DIRBS portal or by visiting a PTA facilitation centre. Registration tax still applies and the network block is lifted within 24–48 hours of successful payment.

Does the tax apply to refurbished or second-hand phones?
Yes. PTA tax is based on the phone’s model and assessed value, not whether it is new or used. Full applicable duty applies to any unregistered device.

What payment methods are accepted for PTA tax?
You can pay via Jazz Cash, Easypaisa, 1-Link-enabled bank accounts, or through the FBR IRIS portal using internet banking. Cash payments at designated bank branches are also accepted.

What happens if I do not register my phone?
PTA sends SMS warnings during a 60-day grace period. After that, the device is blocked from all Pakistani cellular networks. Wi-Fi remains functional but calls, SMS, and mobile data stop until the registration tax is paid.

Is iPhone registration more expensive than Android?
Tax is determined by assessed device value, not the operating system. A flagship Android phone priced above $500 falls into the same duty slab as an iPhone of equivalent value.

Tax figures are estimates based on current FBR SRO notifications. Final duty may vary slightly based on the exchange rate on your payment date. Always verify with the official DIRBS portal before making payment.

PTA Tax Estimates for Popular Phones in Pakistan (2026)

The table below shows estimated PTA registration tax for popular phone models. Figures are approximate — use the calculator above for exact real-time rates.

Apple iPhone PTA Tax 2026

Samsung Galaxy PTA Tax 2026

Google Pixel & Others PTA Tax 2026

All figures are estimates. Actual PTA duty depends on the phone’s assessed value at import and the SBP interbank rate on that date. Use the calculator above for exact figures before making payment.