- Sindh government imposes 15% sales tax on restaurant services
- Reduced rate of 8% for payments made via debit/credit cards, mobile wallets, or QR scanning
- Exemptions from sales tax for restaurants with turnover not exceeding 2.5 million rupees
- Exemptions do not apply to air-conditioned restaurants, establishments within hotels, franchisees, etc.
- Tax aimed at enhancing provincial revenues and encouraging digital payments
- Expected mixed impact on restaurant industry, with smaller establishments benefiting
- Restaurant owners in Sindh urged to comply with new tax regulations to avoid penalties
- Long-term effects on consumer behavior and hospitality sector growth remain to be seen
Source: pkrevenue.com
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