lahore - Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has urged the government to review duty structure on used imported cars again and duties should be increased equitably.
PAMA spokesman said, ‘Our other concern point is the sales tax paid on services and indirect material or supplies not being allowed against taxable goods. We hope this anomaly is addressed so as not to increase the cost of doing business of our members who are all honest taxpayers.’ ‘We believe the positive taxation measures proposed in the budget will result in overall increase in volume of domestic production in the automotive industry, leading to increased employment, additional revenue to the Government and in general boost the economic activity in the country,’ he added.  ‘We commend the efforts of the Honourable Finance Minister and the Chairman FBR to enlarge the tax base and provide a level playing field as these initiatives are likely to spur economic growth,’ said the spokesman of PAMA. ‘We welcome the Finance Minister’s decision to reduce the Sales Tax on tractors to 10% and abolish the Federal Excise Duty on vehicles above 1800cc. Both these decisions will boost sales and help increase the revenue on account of higher volume,’ he added.