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Freelancer Tax on Rs 200,000 a Month (2026-27)
Earning Rs 200,000 a month from abroad? Tax is Rs 500 a month if you're PSEB registered, or Rs 2,000 if not. See your exact amount.
Your foreign freelance income
Registered with PSEB?
Your tax 2026-27
Tax (per month)
Rs 500
You keep (per month)
Rs 199,500
Tax (per year)
Rs 6,000
Tax rate: 0.25% of what you receive (final tax, deducted by your bank)
Yearly income: Rs 2,400,000
How it works
- โIT and IT-enabled services exported from Pakistan pay a final tax on the money received.
- โ0.25% if you are registered with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), extended to June 2029.
- โ1% if you are not registered with PSEB.
- โThe bank deducts it when your payment arrives through a banking channel (bank account, approved payment services). Keep the bank's tax certificate.
- โStay on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) by filing your return every year. If you're not on the ATL, banks can deduct more.
Estimate for IT/IT-enabled export income under section 154A (Finance Act 2026). Not for local clients, other services or goods. Rules last checked: October 2026. Confirm with FBR or a tax adviser.
| Tax per month | Tax per year | |
|---|---|---|
| PSEB registered (0.25%) | Rs 500 | Rs 6,000 |
| Not registered (1%) | Rs 2,000 | Rs 24,000 |
Questions people ask
How much tax do freelancers pay in Pakistan?+
On IT and IT-enabled services exported abroad: 0.25% of the money received if you're registered with PSEB, or 1% if you're not. It's a final tax deducted by your bank.
Do I still need to file a tax return?+
Yes. File your return every year to stay on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). If you're not on the ATL, banks can deduct more.
How do I register with PSEB?+
Apply online on the PSEB website as an individual freelancer. You'll need your CNIC and proof of your freelance work, such as profile links.