Revised PTA Taxes on Apple iPhone 14 Series (June 2023)

There is good news for iPhone users who want to register their iPhone 14 Pro models with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decreased the tax for iPhones 14 series as per the instructions of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Revised PTA Taxes on Apple iPhone 14 Series (June 2023) will give some relief to iPhone enthusiasts.

The recently announced PTA taxes on Apple iPhone 14 is 20% of the phone price. The iPhone 14 is priced at around Rs. 245,291 in Pakistan. Therefore the iPhone 14 PTA tax on the passport registration is PKR 107,325. The CNIC registration is PKR 130,708.

PTA Taxes on Apple iPhone

Demand for iPhones is high in Pakistan, but PTA taxes are increasing daily. Failure to pay the tax will prevent the purchaser from using the phone on the local telecommunications network. If you have recently (within the past 30 days) traveled to another country, you can use your passport instead of your CNIC to register your iPhone. There has been a notable decrease in the taxes for registering the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with the PTA. People who use iPhones not approved by the PTA  Tax on Apple iPhone will receive some relief through the announcement.

However, remember that phone tax rates can change often and may vary depending on the market source. The new PTA Tax on Apple iPhone 14 amounts to 20% of its original price.

Customers who purchase phones cannot use them on any local Telecommunications network without paying the tax. Let’s see if these new taxes prevent you from buying an iPhone, if you consider yourself to be a loyal fan.

Apple iPhone 14 PTA Tax on Passport

Apple iPhone 14 PTA Tax on CNIC

The iPhone 14 is popular among many due to its high-end features and sleek design. The device has a 6.7-inch screen and two 12-megapixel cameras with apertures of f/1.5 and 26 mm (wide) and f/2.4 and 13 mm (ultra-wide), respectively, and the sensor size is 1/1.7 inch and 1/1.7 inch—1.9-micron pixel. Powered by Apple A15 Bionic (5nm) CPU, it has 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, and 512GB 6GB RAM NVMe storage capacity.

Conclusion

In June 2023, the government in Pakistan changed the taxes on the Apple iPhone 14, which means that it costs more money for people who want to buy it. These taxes help control how phones are brought into the country and registered. Because of these new taxes, expensive phones like the iPhone 14 are now pricier. Before buying one, people must consider all the costs, including the fee to register the phone. Keeping up with the latest rules about these taxes and looking for other options can help people make better choices when buying a phone.