The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revised the tax rates for all Poco phones. The new tax structure includes different rates for registration via passport and CNIC.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) should ideally levy taxes only on commercially imported phones to avoid penalizing individual consumers. The current tax rates have led some to seek alternative methods to use their phones without registering with the PTA, a situation that the FBR may need to address.
PTA Taxes on All Poco Phones
| POCO MODELS | PTA TAX ON PASSPORT | PTA TAX ON CNIC |
|---|---|---|
| Poco F5 | PKR 31,340 | PKR 35,541 |
| Poco M5 | PKR 13,729 | PKR 16,337 |
| Poco M5s | PKR 20,768 | PKR 24,713 |
| Poco M4 Pro 5G | PKR 17,926 | PKR 21,331 |
| Poco M4 5G | PKR 18,195 | PKR 21,652 |
| Poco X3 GT | PKR 29,027 | PKR 34,542 |
| Poco X3 Pro | PKR 21,446 | PKR 25,520 |
| Poco X3 NFC | PKR 19,008 | PKR 22,619 |
| Poco F3 | PKR 30,110 | PKR 35,830 |
| Poco M3 Pro | PKR 12,375 | PKR 14,726 |
| Poco M3 | PKR 16,300 | PKR 19,397 |
While Poco phones might be among the cheapest high-performance phones globally, the added PTA taxes could potentially change the market dynamics in Pakistan. Consumers may reconsider their purchasing decisions, which could impact Poco’s sales and market share in the region.
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