Islamabad 18 July: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that Pakistan’s Active Taxpayers List (ATL) has climbed to an unprecedented 7.27 million.
This figure is based on income tax returns filed for Tax Year 2024, with the data updated as of July 3, 2025.
This historic rise is largely attributed to the implementation of Section 114C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, introduced in the 2025–26 federal budget. The newly enacted section enforces stringent limitations on individuals who do not file tax returns, compelling both businesses and individuals to ensure their inclusion in the ATL.
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Section 114C sets forth several key restrictions for non-filers. These include prohibitions on the registration or booking of high-end vehicles, limitations on property transfers through land registrars, disqualification from opening or operating large-scale investment accounts, and curbs on significant cash withdrawals from banks.
According to the FBR, being listed on the ATL has now become crucial for access to various major commercial and financial services. ATL members enjoy reduced rates of withholding tax, whereas non-filers are subject to severe limitations.
