PTA Mobile Registration Fee, Taxes & Verification
- Registration Fee: The registration fee for a mobile device is PKR 1,000. This fee is payable by the importer or the seller of the mobile device.
- Taxes: In addition to the registration fee, the following taxes are also applicable on mobile devices:
- Sales Tax: 17% of the mobile device’s value
- Income Tax: 10% of the mobile device’s value
- Regulatory Duty: The regulatory duty varies depending on the value of the mobile device. It can range from 1% to 50% of the mobile device’s value.
- Verification: After paying the registration fee and taxes, the mobile device needs to undergo verification. This process is done through the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS). DIRBS checks whether the mobile device is stolen, smuggled, or counterfeit. If the device passes the verification, it is registered with PTA, and a Device Verification Certificate (DVC) is issued.
In summary, the PTA mobile registration process requires paying a registration fee of PKR 1,000, as well as sales tax, income tax, and regulatory duty. The mobile device also needs to undergo verification through the DIRBS system.
- Sales Tax: 17% of the mobile device’s value
- Income Tax: 10% of the mobile device’s value
- Regulatory Duty: The regulatory duty varies depending on the value of the mobile device. It can range from 1% to 50% of the mobile device’s value.
These taxes are also payable by the importer or the seller of the mobile device.
DIRBS is a system designed to identify counterfeit, stolen, or smuggled mobile devices. It works by checking the unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number of the mobile device against a central database maintained by the PTA. If the mobile device is not registered, blacklisted or reported stolen, it will be approved for use in Pakistan.
Once the mobile device passes the verification process, it is registered with the PTA, and a Device Verification Certificate (DVC) is issued. The DVC confirms that the mobile device is legal, and it can be used in Pakistan without any legal complications.
