Saddar is Karachi's historic commercial centre, with Empress Market, the electronics markets on Abdullah Haroon Road, bookshops, offices and wholesale trade of every kind. Our Saddar clients are traders, importers, professionals and office-based firms.
Electronics and Mobile Phone Trade
Saddar's electronics markets deal in imported phones, accessories and appliances. Importers pay customs duty, sales tax and advance income tax at the port, and the advance income tax is usually adjustable in their returns. Retailers buying from importers should keep invoices that show these taxes.
Wholesale and Retail Traders
From cloth to crockery, Saddar's traders work with high volumes and narrow margins. Profit is calculated from purchases, sales and closing stock, and the minimum tax on turnover can apply in some cases. Bank deposits are compared with declared turnover, so they should be consistent.
Lawyers, Accountants and Professionals
Saddar's offices house lawyers, chartered accountants and consultants. Professional fees from companies come with tax deducted; fees from individuals do not. Professionals providing services in Sindh may also need SRB registration.
Old Buildings and Rent
Many Saddar shops sit in old buildings with long-standing tenancies at low rents. Landlords still declare the rent they receive, however small, and keep tenancy records.
| Client | Key point |
|---|---|
| Electronics importer | Import-stage advance tax credit |
| Wholesaler | Profit from purchases, sales and stock |
| Professional | Client deductions, SRB if applicable |
| Landlord | Rent declared even if small |
Getting Started
Traders should prepare purchase invoices, a closing stock estimate and bank statements; importers their goods declarations and import tax receipts; professionals their client tax certificates. We review these together and file the return, with SRB returns where services are taxable in Sindh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the advance tax paid at import adjustable?
Advance income tax collected at the import stage is generally adjustable against the importer's final liability.
Do Saddar lawyers need SRB registration?
Legal and professional services can be taxable in Sindh; registration depends on the service and turnover.
Must I declare a very small rent from an old tenancy?
Yes. All rent received is declared, regardless of amount.
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