Income tax in Pakistan is progressive: marginal rates rise from 1% to 35% as income grows. A tax-free allowance of about PKR 600,000 per year is deducted before income tax. The standard VAT rate is 18%.
Income tax brackets in Pakistan (2026)
Annual taxable income
Tax rate
Up to PKR 600,000
0%
Up to PKR 1,200,000
1%
Up to PKR 2,200,000
11%
Up to PKR 3,200,000
23%
Up to PKR 4,100,000
30%
PKR 4,100,000 and above
35%
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.