The government of Pakistan imposes an obligatory registration tax on any smartphones acquired from outside or given to you or your family as a present. The amount of tax varies depending on various factors, including the value, model, and year of smartphone manufacturing. If your phone is imported from abroad, the users must register their devices and pay customs duty tax, known as the ‘PTA TAX.’Â Registering your smartphone with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and paying the tax is necessary. Otherwise, your phone won’t support any network provider in Pakistan. You can use the phone for photography, but its network capabilities, such as making calls over any network, mobile data, or SMS, will not work. Smartphone taxes are high, often approaching half the price of the actual device. Because of the large amount of taxes, many people use tactics and tips to avoid paying the PTA tax on their imported smartphones. To address this issue, the government of Pakistan and the Customs officials have decided to reevaluate the prices of smartphones, eventually leading to a decrease in the tax amount for imported smartphones. This article contains an updated and revised list of PTA Tax on Galaxy S23 Series: Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra.
New Valuations by Customs Pakistan have led to a Decrease in PTA tax on Galaxy S23 Series:
This article provides a complete list of PTA Tax on Galaxy S23 Series phones in 2024. It includes helpful information for those wishing to make informed decisions while acquiring or updating their devices.
Suppose you intend to buy the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra from abroad and bring it to Pakistan for personal use. In that case, you must pay the tax within 30 days (in the case of passport registration) or 60 days (in the case of ID card registration) to register your phone with PTA and use it with any local network.
Moreover, if you are an overseas Pakistani and only visit the country for a few weeks or a month, you can temporarily register your Galaxy smartphone at the Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System (DIRBS) and use it for 120 days in Pakistan.
Eventually, the required tax amount depends on whether you are registering your phone via CNIC or Passport. Users can utilize their CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card). Alternatively, customs duty tax can be paid using a valid passport and visa for those returning from abroad. The table outlines the PTA Tax on Galaxy S23 Series in both scenarios.
Galaxy S23 Series |
PTA Tax on CNIC |
PTA Tax on Passport |
Samsung Galaxy S23 | PKR 130,777 | PKR 107,388 |
Samsung Galaxy S23+ | PKR 155,188 | PKR 129,580 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | PKR 164,065 | PKR 137,650 |
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is known for its long battery life, excellent displays, smooth software, and excellent cameras. Although it is more expensive, the phone includes novel features and excels in every element.
After importing a smartphone, paying your PTA Tax and registering your phone ensures that your device is compatible with Pakistani networks. This post has provided the latest PTA Tax on Galaxy S23 Series in 2024 to assist you in determining the precise cost of importing your smartphone into Pakistan. Please leave feedback in the comments section if you found this helpful information. Your suggestions are greatly valued and appreciated.