Provincial Sales Tax (PST) in Pakistan: Province Wise Guide
While GST is a federal tax, Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is managed by individual provinces in Pakistan. This tax is usually applied to "Services" rather than physical goods. For example, when you go to a restaurant, stay in a hotel, or hire a legal consultant, you pay PST. Each province like Punjab, Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan has its own authority and its own tax rates. Our calculator helps you find the correct PST based on where you are located.
Features of Our PST Calculator
Services tax can be tricky because rates change by province. Here is how we help:
- Provinces Covered: Choose between Punjab (PRA), Sindh (SRB), KPK (KPRA), and Balochistan (BRA).
- Service-Specific Rates: Select the type of service (Restaurant, Beauty Parlor, IT, Telecom) to get the exact rate for that category.
- Inclusive/Exclusive Support: Just like our GST tool, you can calculate tax for a final bill or add it to a base price.
- Latest Tax Laws: We keep our database updated with the newest provincial budgets.
How to Use the PST Tool
- Pick Your Province: Start by selecting which province you are in. Tax rates in Lahore might be different from Karachi.
- Choose Service Category: Different services have different PST rates (e.g., Telecom is often higher).
- Enter Amount: Type in the price of the service you are providing or receiving.
- See Results: Get an instant breakdown of the Provincial Sales Tax amount and the total bill.
Why Do Provinces Have Different Rates?
Under the 18th amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, provinces have the right to collect tax on services. This is why you see the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) or Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) on your restaurant receipts. These taxes help provincial governments build local infrastructure like Metro buses, local hospitals, and provincial roads.