PTA mobile tax
PTA mobile tax and registration
Any phone brought into Pakistan must be registered against its IMEI to keep working on local networks. Registration means paying the applicable duties and taxes for that device.
How registration works
The sequence is the same whether you carried the phone in yourself or bought it locally as a non-PTA set.
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Find the IMEI | Dial *#06# on the phone, or check Settings → About. |
| 2. Check status | Verify on PTA's DIRBS service whether the IMEI is already compliant. |
| 3. Register | File the device against your passport or CNIC through the official PTA channel. |
| 4. Pay the assessed amount | The payable amount depends on the device's declared value and category. |
| 5. Confirm | Once paid and processed, the IMEI is whitelisted and the SIM keeps working. |
PTA tax questions
How much is PTA tax on my phone?
It varies by device value and whether you register on passport or CNIC. Always check the official assessment for your exact IMEI rather than relying on a shared list — amounts are revised regularly.
What happens if I do not register?
After the trial period, the IMEI is blocked and the phone stops working with Pakistani SIMs. Wi-Fi still works.
Is a non-PTA phone worth buying?
Only if you will use it without a local SIM, or if the discount is larger than the registration cost. Otherwise a PTA-approved set is simpler.
Can I check status before buying a used phone?
Yes — ask for the IMEI and check it before paying. This is the single best protection against buying a blocked device.
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