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Balochistan IT Compliance — Complete Guide

Complete Balochistan compliance: BRA, EOBI, 0% PSEB SST, labor law & registration

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Key Data & Rates

Balochistan Sales Tax on IT Services
Verified May 3, 2026
Service TypeStandard RatePSEB RateLegal BasisReference
Software exports (IT/ITeS)0%0%BRA Act + SRO 981(I)/2015SRO 981(I)/2015 SRO 981(I)/2015
IT consulting (local)15%0%Standard rate, BRA ActBRA Act SRO 981(I)/2015
BPO/ITeS export0%0%SRO 981(I)/2015SRO 981(I)/2015 SRO 981(I)/2015
Digital payments15%Standard rate, BRA ActBRA Act SRO 981(I)/2015
Cloud services (local)15%Standard rate, BRA ActBRA Act SRO 981(I)/2015
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Details & Regulations

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Balochistan IT Compliance — Complete Guide

Quick Overview — Balochistan
Tax AuthorityBalochistan Revenue Authority (BRA)
Standard SST15% (KP/Balochistan)
IT Rate (PSEB)0% (zero-rated with PSEB)
Social SecurityEOBI (federal — no provincial scheme)
Labor ActFactories Act 1934 (federal)
Minimum WagePKR 37,000 (Notification)
IT BoardNo provincial IT board — federal programs (Ignite, DigiSkills)
Key: PSEB-registered IT/ITeS exporters enjoy 0% provincial sales tax across all provinces per SRO 981(I)/2015. In ICT (federal territory), withholding tax applies: 0.25% (Federal/ICT) (PSEB) vs 1% (non-PSEB) under ITO 2001 Section 154A.

Provincial Sales Tax on IT ServicesSOURCE VERIFIED

Service TypeStandard RatePSEB RateLegal Basis
Software / IT services export0%0%Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015 + SRO 981(I)/2015
IT consulting (local)15%0%Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015
BPO / ITeS export0%0%SRO 981(I)/2015
Digital payments15%Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015
Cloud services (local)15%Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015

Registration ChecklistSOURCE VERIFIED

#RegistrationAuthorityCostTimeline
1PSEB RegistrationPSEBFree2–4 weeks
2BRA e-EnrollmentBRAFree1–3 days
3SECP Company RegistrationSECP LEAPPKR 1,800+1 day (online)
4FBR NTN RegistrationFBR IRISFree1–3 days

Labor & Social SecuritySOURCE VERIFIED

ItemRateLegal BasisReference
Minimum WagePKR 37,000/month (Federal minimum wage — FBR Notification)Factories Act 1934Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA)
EOBI (Employer)5% of minimum wage (Federal)EOBI Act 1976EOBI

IT Programs & IncentivesSOURCE VERIFIED

No provincial IT board — federal programs (Ignite, DigiSkills)

  • STZA — Act & Rules — Special Technology Zones Authority offers tax holidays and incentives
  • Ignite — National ICT R&D Fund for startups and innovation
  • DigiSkills — Free digital skills training nationwide

Monthly / Quarterly Compliance CalendarSOURCE VERIFIED

ComplianceFrequencyDue DatePenaltyReference
Income Tax ReturnAnnualSept 30PKR 40,000 + 0.0.5%/day (per ITO 2001 §182)ITO 2001
SST Return (Balochistan)Monthly15th of following monthPKR 10,000 + interest (per Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015)Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA)
EOBI ContributionMonthlyEnd of month2% penaltyEOBI Act 1976
Social SecurityMonthlyEnd of month6% surchargeBalochistan Revenue Authority (BRA)
Company Annual ReturnAnnualWithin 30 days of AGMPKR 500/daySECP LEAP

Cross-Province ComparisonSOURCE VERIFIED

ProvinceSST RateIT (PSEB)Social SecurityMin WageIT Board
Sindh3% (Concessional)3% (Concessional)SESSI 6% employer + 1% employee (Sindh)PKR 37,000 (Sindh Labour Laws)SITC/KITB
Punjab0% (Zero-Rated)0% (SRO 981(I)/2015)PESSI 6% (Punjab)PKR 37,000 (PRA Punjab — PSTS Act 2012)PITB
KP5% (Digital)0% (SRO 981(I)/2015)KP Social SecurityPKR 37,000 (KPRA Notifications)KPITB
Balochistan15% (Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015)0% (Per BRA notification)EOBI onlyPKR 37,000 (Notification)Federal programs
ICTFederal (ITO 2001 §154A)0.25% (ITO 2001 §154A) / 1% WHTEOBIPKR 37,000 (FBR Notifications)NITB

Key SROs & Legal ReferencesSOURCE VERIFIED

ReferenceDescriptionSource
SRO 981(I)/20150% SST for PSEB-registered IT/ITeS exportersSRB
ITO 2001Income Tax Ordinance — IT export income taxed under Sections 154/153FBR
Finance Act 2025Latest federal budget — corporate tax 20%, super tax tiersFBR
EOBI Act 1976Federal old-age benefits — 5% employer (Federal EOBI) contributionEOBI
PECA 2016Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act — cybersecurity frameworkPTA
PSEB RegistrationSoftware Export Board — 0% SST eligibility gatewayPSEB

Related PoliciesSOURCE VERIFIED

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes. Always verify current rates and requirements with the relevant authority. SRO numbers and rates may change — consult FBR, PSEB, and your provincial revenue board for the latest updates.
Balochistan IT Sector — Provincial Tax & Compliance
ItemRateJurisdictionLegal Basis
Balochistan SST Standard15%BalochistanBalochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015 §4
SST IT Export (PSEB)0%BalochistanPer BRA notification (SRO 981(I)/2015 extended)
SST IT DomesticNegotiable (concessional rate pending notification)BalochistanCheck with BRA
EOBI5% employer + 1% employee (PKR 37,000/mo ceiling — EOBI Act & Rules)FederalEOBI Act 1976
IT Export WHT0.25% (PSEB) / 1% (non-PSEB)FederalITO 2001 §154A
Corporate Tax (IT)20%FederalITO 2001 §35
Minimum WagePKR 37,000/month (Notification)BalochistanFederal Minimum Wage Notification 2025 (applicable till provincial notification)
Customs (Gwadar SEZ)0% (SEZ incentive)FederalSEZ Act 2012 §13
Gwadar SEZ — IT Opportunities
  • 10-year income tax holiday for businesses in Gwadar SEZ under SEZ Act 2012 §13
  • 0% customs duty on import of construction materials and equipment for SEZ development
  • IT companies establishing in Gwadar SEZ eligible for STZA-style incentives pending Balochistan government notification
  • Contact BRA and BOI for current status of IT-specific SEZ incentives
Balochistan IT Compliance Checklist
BRA Act
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SRO 981(I)/2015
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BRA Act
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EOBI Act 1976
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ITO 2001
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ITO 2001 Section 165
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Minimum Wage Ordinance
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Companies Act 2017
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Source Citations (6)
SRO 981(I)/2015 — Zero-rating IT/ITeS services
https://www.fbr.gov.pk/tax-laws-statutes
pk_only 2015 sro
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/Docs/2025629106147620FInanceAct2025.pdf
pk_only 2025 law
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/Docs/2024751675120641IncomeTaxOrdinance,2001-amended-upto30.06.2024.pdf
pk_only 2001 law
PECA 2016 — Full Text (PDF)
https://na.gov.pk/uploads/documents/1470910659_707.pdf
pk_only 2016 law
https://eobi.gov.pk/rules/eobilaw.html
pk_only 1976 law
https://pseb.org.pk/registration/
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