The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a nationwide drive to recover super tax from large corporations following the Federal Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling upholding the levy. The move marks the formal implementation phase of the judgment, with the tax authority reaching out to major companies to ensure compliance.
According to sources within the FBR, the government is targeting the collection of over Rs327 billion under the super tax head. Of this total, nearly Rs90 billion is expected to come from oil and gas exploration and production companies, which already face an effective tax burden ranging between 44% and 55%.
Officials clarified that the recovery process is being carried out strictly within the legal framework, stressing that no additional tax beyond the prescribed limits will be imposed on these firms. Initial contacts have already been established with leading corporate taxpayers, and the FBR aims to recover approximately Rs100 billion in the coming months as part of the first phase.
Sources further revealed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been formally briefed on the court’s decision and the subsequent enforcement measures being undertaken by the FBR. The recovery of super tax is viewed as a key revenue-generating step, particularly amid ongoing fiscal pressures and commitments under international financing programmes.
The development is expected to have significant implications for large-scale industries, especially the energy sector, while reinforcing the government’s resolve to implement court-backed tax measures and strengthen revenue collection.
