The Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) has reviewed proposals to bring content creators into the provincial tax net and apply sales tax to services provided via social media and digital platforms.
The review took place during a meeting on Wednesday in Quetta, chaired by BRA Member Operations Muhammad Younas Sarparah. Assistant Commissioner Waqar Mushtaq and Assistant Director Public Relations Samiullah Umrani also attended the session.
During the meeting, participants were briefed on registration procedures, legal requirements, tax collection mechanisms, and the application of provincial sales tax to content creators. Officials stated that the growing digital economy necessitates integrating digital service providers into a formal taxation framework.
The meeting was informed that content creators who earn more than Rs100,000 per month through services on digital platforms and social media will be required to register with the BRA. Under the proposed framework, a 15 percent provincial sales tax would apply to taxable services covered by provincial tax laws.
Officials emphasized the need for outreach and awareness initiatives to educate creators on their legal obligations and registration requirements. Participants stressed that these campaigns are essential to ensure compliance and help creators transition into the formal system.
Officials noted that the rapid expansion of the digital economy offers new revenue opportunities and requires modern policies that reflect evolving business models. Bringing these providers into the tax net is expected to broaden the tax base, improve documentation of economic activity, and strengthen provincial revenue collection.
