GST Calculator Pakistan — 18% Sales Tax (Add / Strip)
Pakistan sales tax is 18% federal on goods, while services are taxed by each province separately. Add or strip GST by dividing, not subtracting.
GST (Sales Tax) — Pakistan
18% standard rate
Net (pre-tax)
PKR 1,000
GST (Sales Tax) amount
PKR 180
Gross (incl. tax)
PKR 1,180
Pakistan: Pakistan applies a federal General Sales Tax of 18% on most goods. Services are taxed by the provinces — rates vary (Punjab/Sindh ~16%, KPK ~15%, Balochistan ~15%). Exports are zero-rated.
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Pakistan's Sales Tax: Federal on Goods, Provincial on Services
Pakistan's GST system is fundamentally split between two levels. Sales tax on goods is federal (18% via FBR); sales tax on services is provincial—Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Islamabad Capital Territory each set and collect their own rates. Businesses selling both may file at multiple authorities.
How This Calculator Works
This tool performs two core calculations:
- Adding GST: Enter a net amount and add the applicable rate (typically 18% for goods).
- Removing GST: Enter a GST-inclusive total and extract the net price and tax component.
The Reverse Calculation: Division, Not Subtraction
Removing GST correctly requires division, not subtraction. At 18%, a GST-inclusive amount of PKR 11,800 breaks down as:
- Correct method: 11,800 ÷ 1.18 = PKR 10,000 net, with PKR 1,800 tax.
- Wrong method (subtracting 18%): 11,800 × 0.82 = PKR 9,676, understating the net by PKR 324.
This difference compounds in large invoices. Input tax credit claims require correct extraction of GST.
Input Tax Adjustment and Rate Selection
Registered taxpayers claim input tax credit on purchases against output tax. Proper classification of goods versus services is critical: incorrect classification means lost credits. Rates vary by province and change regularly—confirm with the FBR or provincial revenue authority before filing.
See also the salary calculator for the payroll side of a Pakistani business, and the income tax calculator for the direct-tax side.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the GST / Sales Tax Calculator Pakistan 🇵🇰.
What is the GST rate in Pakistan?
The standard rate is 18% on goods, collected federally by the FBR. Sales tax on services is provincial—Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Islamabad Capital Territory each set their own rates, often around 15%. Rates change regularly; confirm with the FBR or provincial revenue authority.
Who collects sales tax on services in Pakistan?
The provinces collect sales tax on services through their own revenue authorities. Each province—Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Islamabad Capital Territory—sets and collects its own rate. This differs from goods, which are collected federally by the FBR at 18%.
How do I remove GST from a price?
Divide the GST-inclusive amount by 1.18 at the standard 18% rate. For example, PKR 11,800 ÷ 1.18 = PKR 10,000 net plus PKR 1,800 tax. Subtracting 18% instead gives PKR 9,676, understating the net by PKR 324. Use division for accuracy in invoicing and input tax claims.
What is input tax adjustment?
Input tax is the GST paid on business purchases. Registered taxpayers claim this as a credit against output tax charged to customers, remitting only the difference. Proper documentation and classification of purchases—whether goods or services—are critical because undocumented expenses mean lost credits and higher cash remitted.
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