UK Calculators/UK vs Pakistan Tax Comparison

🇬🇧 UK vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan Tax Comparison Tool (2026/2027)

Side-by-side tax comparison for dual-resident & expat Pakistani founders: UK LTD dividends vs Pakistan FBR 0.25% IT Export Exemption.

£50,000 (17.50M PKR)
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UK LTD Structure

HMRC Rules
Corporation Tax (19%):£7,112
Director Dividend Tax:£3,205
Total UK Tax Bill:£10,317
Net Take-Home Pay:£39,683
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Pakistan IT Exporter

FBR 154A 0.25%
FBR Sec 154A Final Tax (0.25%):£125
SECP & PSEB Annual Compliance:~£200
Total Pakistan Tax Bill:£325
Net Take-Home Pay:£49,675

UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Treaty (Article 22)

If you are resident in both UK and Pakistan, Article 22 of the Double Taxation Agreement ensures you never pay double tax. UK HMRC grants full Foreign Tax Credit relief for tax already paid to FBR Pakistan.

Real-Time Mathematical Audit

Live Step-by-Step UK vs Pakistan Cross-Border Audit

Line-by-line proof of tax differential & DTT Article 22 foreign tax relief under £50,000 profit.

Step 1: UK LTD Tax Breakdown£10,317 UK Tax
Corporation Tax (19%): £7,112
Director Dividend Tax: £3,205
UK Net Take-Home: £39,683
Step 2: Pakistan FBR Sec 154A IT Export0.25% Final Tax
FBR IT Export Final Tax (0.25%): £125
SECP / PSEB Compliance: ~£200
Pakistan Net Take-Home: £49,675

💡 50% foreign currency retention in SBP FCVA accounts.

Step 3: Double Tax Treaty (DTT Article 22)Credit Protected
UK-Pakistan DTT Protection: Article 22 Active ✅
HMRC Foreign Tax Credit: Full Credit for FBR Tax

💡 Eliminates double taxation under statutory UK-PK international tax law.

Step 4: Net Cross-Border AdvantageNet Advantage
Pakistan FBR Structure Advantage: +£10,192 / yr
Hybrid UK-PK Structure Option: Invoicing UK LTD + R&D PK Entity

UK vs Pakistan Dual-Jurisdiction Tax Summary (2026/2027)

Feature / Tax HeadUK Limited CompanyPakistan FBR IT ExporterDTT Relief Rule
Corporate Tax Rate19% – 25%0.25% Final WHT (Sec 154A)Article 22 Credit
Director Dividend Tax8.75% / 33.75% / 39.35%Included in 0.25% Final TaxDTT Dividend Credit
Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions (UK vs Pakistan Tax)

Under the UK-Pakistan DTT (Article 22), dual-resident individuals and international founders receive Foreign Tax Credit relief. If you pay taxes to FBR in Pakistan, HMRC grants a credit against your UK tax liability for that same income, eliminating double taxation.
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