KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to start collecting tax from wedding halls under several categories, including beautification, live cooking, barbecue and parking.
According to the plan finalized after a request from the Wedding Halls Association, challans will now be issued based on the number of guests in the halls. The move will be implemented under the Sindh Local Government Act 2013 and its amended Taxation Rules. Authorities will also consider facilities like manpower, banquets, clubs and ballrooms while assessing the tax.
Wedding halls in Districts West, Central, and East will face the following tax structure:
Meanwhile, halls in Korangi and Malir districts will pay slightly lower rates:
The new tax plan is aimed at regulating the wedding industry and ensuring compliance with local government laws.
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