Budget 2026-27: Pakistan may tax crypto gains up to 30%
ISLAMABAD – According to sources, the federal government is considering imposing capital gains tax on profits from cryptocurrency transactions and trading in the upcoming budget.
Reports suggested that profits from crypto trading could be taxed between 15 percent and 30 percent.
The move comes after consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has urged Pakistan to bring digital businesses and virtual assets under the formal tax regime.
In this regard, the authorities are considering introducing a new provision related to capital gains from crypto transactions in Section 37 of the Income Tax Ordinance.
Authorities are also working on a regulatory and monitoring framework for crypto users and transactions to ensure effective tax collection.
A special committee set up to propose a mechanism for taxation and monitoring of virtual assets has reportedly finalized its recommendations.
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