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Wedding halls set to pay heavy taxes under new categorization

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KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to begin taxing wedding halls within several categories, such as beautification, live cooking, barbecues, and parking.

According to a plan agreed upon in response to a request from the Wedding Halls Association, challans will be issued to halls based on attendance. This would be done by enforcing the taxation in the Sindh Local Government Act, 2013, as amended.

The authorities would also consider other facilities such as manpower, banquets, clubs, and ballrooms when assessing the tax. To be taxed in the District West, Central, and East, wedding halls will have the following tax rates:

  • Rs. 30,000 for gatherings of more than 500 guests
  • Rs. 20,000 for up to 500 guests
  • Rs 10,000 for 300 guests
  • Rs . 5,000 for 150 guests
However, halls in the Korangi and Malir districts are set to pay slightly lower rates as compared to above mentioned places.
  • Rs 25,000 for more than 500 guests
  • Rs 15,000 for up to 500 guests
  • Rs 7,500 for 300 guests
  • Rs 5,000 for 150 guests

The new tax plan is aimed at regulating the wedding industry and ensuring compliance with local government laws.

 

Staff Reporter

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