Stay compliant and avoid regulatory hassles by learning how to check your PTA taxes online in Pakistan. This guide explains how to quickly verify your mobile device’s PTA tax status using the official FBR and PTA portals.
What Is PTA Tax?
The PTA tax is a mandatory fee imposed on imported mobile phones to ensure compliance with Pakistan’s regulations. However, it should be noted that usually termed as PTA Taxes these are the duties imposed by FBR. PTA tax depends on:
- Model: The newer and higher-end models have higher tax rates.
- Registration Type: Taxes differ for individuals listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) and those who are not. ATL individuals enjoy lower rates, while non-ATL individuals pay double the tax.
Understanding the DIRBS System
The DIRBS system, implemented by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), is designed to:- Block illegal or smuggled devices
- Ensure that only compliant devices access Pakistani networks
Step 1: Find Your IMEI Number
- Dial *#06# on your phone to display your 15-digit IMEI number.
- This unique identifier number can also be found while searching IMEI inside your phone settings.
Step 2: Verify Your Phone
Head directly to the PTA Website, where you can use the PTA Device Registration System (DRS) to verify your device’s tax status. Once you submit your IMEI, the system will process your request.The verification process checks whether your phone is PTA approved or not?Alternatively; type your 15-digit IMEI number and Send the message to 8484. You will receive an SMS with your device’s PTA approved status.
Step 3: PTA Tax Check Online
In order to check PTA taxes online on your phone, follow these easy steps;- Visit WeBOC’s Mobile Device Duty Information
- Enter your IMEI number in the designated box.
- Click “Search” to start the verification process.
- After verification you will get any outstanding duties remain for your device.
Visit the FBR Official Website and click the DIRBS button under the Customs section. The DIRBS (Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System) helps you check tax compliance for your mobile device. International passengers and Importers are requested to view these information to confirm the correct procedure for registration of mobile devices.
You can visit a list of estimated PTA tax on different iPhone Models and Samsung Mobiles in Pakistan.
How to Pay PTA Tax for Phone
You can find a step-by-step guide for mobile registration on DRS for Individuals. Here is detailed video about mobile registration on DRS for Individuals.Additional Information
- Authorized Registration Locations: Mobile phone registration is available at authorized mobile franchises or network operator outlets.
- Registration Deadline: Ensure your device is registered within 60 days of its arrival in Pakistan.
- Paying PTA Taxes Online: Use the PTA Device Registration System (DRS) to create an account, generate an online PSID, and pay any outstanding taxes directly through the portal.
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How? I want my mobile pta prove?
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How did you do that please tell me??
How did you do that?
A complete guide in pdf file and video on how to register your mobile is already given in the article.
Can anyone tell me about I phone 6 S plus duty .I want to approve from pta which is came from uk
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What if the phone is a android and not fancy expensive e phone? Or it is used and given as a gift so who determines the duty/tax
It doesn’t matter about the condition of the Phones, even if you buy phone outside Pakistan and bring it to Pakistan, that won’t work and you will have to pay these duties. A detailed method on how to check taxes on different phones and pay them is given in the article above.