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title: "FBR Introduces Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Retailers in 2026"
description: "Most outlets led with the introduction of a new fixed tax scheme for small shopkeepers by the Federal Board of Revenue for the 2026 tax year. While all excerpts noted the eligibility criteria and the target group (small and medium-sized retailers), Dunya News specifically highlighted the 1% turnover tax and audit relief, and 24 News HD mentioned the Rs200 million annual turnover cap. The Daily Times provided additional detail about the scheme’s eligibility and exemptions, while ProPakistani emphasized the procedural notification without specifying tax rates or exemptions."
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# FBR Introduces Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Retailers in 2026

business · updated 29 Jul 2026, 7:21 AM PKT · 28–29 Jul 2026 · 5 articles from 5 outlets over 2 developments

**HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts:

> All outlets reported that the Federal Board of Revenue introduced a new fixed tax scheme for small retailers for the 2026 tax year. ProPakistani highlighted the measure as a "Special Procedure for Small Shopkeepers" and mentioned it was notified on Monday. Daily Times provided additional detail about eligibility criteria and exemptions. Dunya News focused on specific features of the scheme, such as 1% turnover tax, audit relief, and exemption from point-of-sale reporting.

## How it developed

Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it.

### 29 Jul 2026 — FBR notifies new tax regime for small shopkeepers (1 outlet)

- **Dawn** — [FBR notifies new tax regime for small shopkeepers](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019158/fbr-notifies-new-tax-regime-for-small-shopkeepers) · 29 Jul 2026, 7:21 AM PKT
  > ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified a simplified and voluntary income tax regime for small shopkeepers, offering exemption from routine audit, withholding tax obligations and mandatory digital invoicing in a fresh attempt to broaden the country’s narrow tax base. The Special Procedure for Small Shopkeepers was notified through Income Tax SRO 1166 issued on Tuesday. The dr...

### 28 Jul 2026 — FBR Introduces Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Retailers in 2026 (4 outlets)

> Most outlets led with the introduction of a new fixed tax scheme for small shopkeepers by the Federal Board of Revenue for the 2026 tax year. While all excerpts noted the eligibility criteria and the target group (small and medium-sized retailers), Dunya News specifically highlighted the 1% turnover tax and audit relief, and 24 News HD mentioned the Rs200 million annual turnover cap. The Daily Times provided additional detail about the scheme’s eligibility and exemptions, while ProPakistani emphasized the procedural notification without specifying tax rates or exemptions.

- **24 News HD** — [FBR introduces optional fixed-tax scheme for small shopkeepers](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Jul-2026/fbr-introduces-optional-fixed-tax-scheme-small-shopkeepers) · 28 Jul 2026, 7:07 PM PKT
  > The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced a special fixed-tax procedure for small shopkeepers with annual turnover of up to Rs200 million for tax year 2026, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Tuesday.
- **Dunya News** — [FBR issues special tax scheme for small retailers](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/965052-fbr-issues-special-tax-scheme-for-small-retailers) · 28 Jul 2026, 1:08 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing
  > FBR introduces a special tax scheme for small retailers, offering 1% turnover tax, audit relief, and POS exemption for Tax Year 2026.
- **Daily Times** — [FBR issues fixed tax scheme procedure for retailers for tax year 2026](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1529543/fbr-issues-fixed-tax-scheme-procedure-for-retailers-for-tax-year-2026/) · 28 Jul 2026, 11:13 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued the special procedure for the Retailers Fixed Tax Scheme for Tax Year 2026, outlining eligibility criteria and exemptions for small and medium-sized retailers across Pakistan. Read More: FBR&nbsp;unveils fixed&nbsp;tax&nbsp;plan for small shopkeepers According to the FBR notification, the scheme applies to individuals earning income through retail s...
- **ProPakistani** — [FBR Rolls Out New Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Shopkeepers](https://propakistani.pk/2026/07/28/fbr-rolls-out-new-fixed-tax-scheme-for-small-shopkeepers/) · 28 Jul 2026, 9:54 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Federal Board of Revenue on Monday notified the Special Procedure for Small Shopkeepers for Tax Year 2026, a measure… Read More The post FBR Rolls Out New Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Shopkeepers appeared first on ProPakistani.

## Part of a bigger story

Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology).

- [FBR Chief Promotes Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Traders](https://harzaviya.com/stories/7356-ccir-explains-fixed-tax-scheme-at-lcci) · 9 Sep 2026 · 3 outlets · 87% related
- [FBR announces initial implementation of special tax scheme for small shopkeepers](https://harzaviya.com/stories/11402-special-tax-scheme-for-small-shopkeepers-in-initial) · 30 Sep 2026 · 4 outlets · 86% related
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- [FBR to impose fines on non-compliant retailers as fixed tax scheme sees low uptake](https://harzaviya.com/stories/12981-govt-plans-rs150-000-fines-for-non-compliant-retailers) · 8 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets · 79% related
- [FBR to launch nationwide mapping of markets and shops](https://harzaviya.com/stories/11820-asaan-tax-scheme-fbr-to-launch-retailer-market-shop-mapping) · 2 Oct 2026 · 2 outlets · 79% related

5 articles from 5 outlets, 28–29 Jul 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text.

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