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FBR Can Use Police to Seal Non-Compliant Businesses, New Rules State

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  • FBR will seal businesses not integrated with its digital monitoring system.
  • Police assistance may be used if necessary during the sealing process.
  • Owners must be given a copy of the sealing order before action is taken.

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is enforcing a rule requiring registered businesses to integrate with its official digital monitoring system. Amendments to the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, empower the FBR to seal non-compliant premises. The procedure involves an order from the Chief Commissioner, and new rules clarify that police assistance can be used if required and a copy of the order must be given to the owner. To reopen, owners must pay a fine and install the necessary system.

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The Federal Board of Revenue has clarified that police assistance may be sought if needed to seal business premises not linked to its digital monitoring system. Additionally, a copy of the sealing order must be provided to the business owner before the action is taken.

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Under newly issued rules, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will be able to seek police assistance if required to seal business premises that are not linked to its digital monitoring system. The amended regulations also stipulate that a copy of the sealing order must be provided to the business owner before the action is taken.

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