Practice Area

Tax & Customs

Income tax, sales tax, customs matters, tax planning, regulatory compliance, appeals, and tribunal representation.

Tax and customs advisory
What We Handle

Our tax & customs work

Income tax, sales tax, customs matters, tax planning, regulatory compliance, appeals, and tribunal representation.

  • Income tax audit defense and assessments
  • Sales tax compliance and federal/provincial refund disputes
  • Customs valuation disputes and classification challenges
  • Appeals before the Commissioner (Appeals) and ATIR
  • High Court reference applications and tax writ petitions
In Detail

Understanding tax & customs

Tax Audits & Disputes

We represent corporate and individual taxpayers in contesting tax assessments and audits initiated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Our practice handles appeals before the Commissioner (Appeals), the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), and tax references in the High Court.

Customs Valuation & Compliance

We assist importers and exporters in customs classification disputes, valuation challenges, and seizure cases under the Customs Act, 1969. We represent clients in hearings before the Collector (Appeals) and the Customs Appellate Tribunal to protect international trade operations.

Our Approach

How we run your matter

01

Assess

We review your documents and facts, then give you a candid read on merits, risk and likely cost.

02

Strategise

We set a clear strategy and scope in writing before any work begins, so there are no surprises.

03

Act

We prepare, file and appear with rigour, keeping you updated at every material stage.

04

Resolve

We pursue the strongest outcome, whether by negotiated settlement or through judgment.

Legal Framework

The law that governs this area in Pakistan

We ground every matter in the governing statute and the procedure of the relevant forum. The principal laws relevant to this practice area are set out below.

Income Tax Ordinance, 2001

Charge, assessment, and appeal of income tax in Pakistan.

Sales Tax Act, 1990

Sales tax on goods, registration, audits, and refunds.

Customs Act, 1969

Import/export duties, classification, valuation, and seizure.

This is general information about the applicable law, not legal advice. The right course in your case depends on its facts; book a consultation for advice specific to your matter.

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