- The Federal Board of Revenue defines Tier-1 retailers under the Sales Tax Act 1990 for taxation and compliance purposes
- Tier-1 retailers include national or international chain stores operating across multiple locations
- Retailers located in air-conditioned malls or plazas are classified as Tier-1
- Retailers with a high electricity consumption exceeding PKR 1,200,000 annually are considered Tier-1
- Businesses that engage in both wholesale and direct retail sales are categorized as Tier-1
- Retailers using point-of-sale systems for electronic payments are included in Tier-1
- Retailers exceeding specified withholding tax thresholds under the Income Tax Ordinance are Tier-1
- The FBR may designate additional individuals or groups as Tier-1 through official notifications
- Tier-1 classification aims to improve tax compliance and transparency for large-scale operations
- Tier-1 retailers must integrate POS systems with the FBRs real-time sales monitoring system
- The classification helps in effective revenue collection, reducing tax evasion, and promoting fair taxation
- Tier-1 businesses should understand and fulfill their documentation and filing obligations to avoid penalties
Source: pkrevenue.com
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