06/01/2026
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially removed 15,678 companies from the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) after the December 31 filing deadline passed. Non-filing companies are now marked inactive, triggering serious financial consequences.
Inactive companies will face double withholding tax rates — for example, where an active company pays 10% WHT, an inactive one will pay 20%. Although this extra tax is adjustable later, it can significantly strain cash flows due to higher upfront deductions.
To restore active status, companies must pay a Rs.20,000 fine, or remain inactive until next year.
Currently, the total ATL taxpayers stand at 6,949,161, including individuals, AOPs, and companies. Staying compliant is crucial to avoid unnecessary tax costs.