RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tuesday announced the deadline (August 15, 2018) to process applications regarding de-registration of customs agents.

The board in order to expedite the process of de-registration of customs agents under sub-section 1 of section 21 of Sales Tax Act 1990 read with Sindh Sales Tax Ordinance 2000 and section 83 of Sindh Sales Tax Act 2011 has announced the deadline (August 15, 2018) for submission of applications in this regard. Therefore, applications received after the due date will not be entertained and remaining customs agents will be recognized as ‘registered taxpayers’ with the FBR, the board stated.