Tax Calculator
Estimate capital gains tax on a PSX trade based on your FBR filer status.
Estimated capital gains tax
PKR 2,250.00
Simplified estimate using a flat CGT rate on gains for securities held under PSX. Actual tax treatment depends on your holding period, FBR filer status, and current tax law — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Why filer status changes your tax bill this much
Capital gains tax (CGT) on PSX shares is collected by NCCPL and reported to FBR, and the rate applied depends heavily on whether you're an Active Taxpayer at the time of the trade. For shares purchased after July 2024, the flat rate this calculator uses is 15% for filers and 30% for non-filers — the non-filer rate is exactly double, which is the single biggest reason to get on FBR's Active Taxpayers' List before you start trading, not after.
This calculator applies that flat, current-acquisition rate for simplicity. In practice, older holdings can qualify for different (often lower) rates: shares bought before July 2013 are exempt from CGT entirely, shares bought between 2013 and 2022 carry a 12.5%/25% filer/non-filer split, and shares bought between 2022 and 2024 were taxed on a holding-period sliding scale. If you're holding shares from before July 2024, treat this calculator as a conservative estimate and confirm your exact rate with a tax advisor or FBR directly — don't assume the flat rate shown here applies to older positions.