The chamber believes this is because a significant portion of the retail trade has taken a steadfast stance and is, as previously, unwilling to participate in the tax system, which in certain situations forces the distributors or the brand owner company to foot the bill for the additional tax charge.
The Chief Executive and Secretary General of OICCI, M. Abdul Aleem, wrote a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (EBR), Rashid Mahmood Langrial, suggesting that the government and the FBR interact with the relevant parties to dispel any unwarranted fear of the trade and guarantee complete adherence to the law.
According to him, OICCI strongly supports the need to increase tax collections by expanding the tax base and ensuring that all economic sectors—including retail and
