The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to start collecting taxes from wedding halls under multiple categories, including beautification, live cooking, barbecues, and parking.
A new plan has been finalized after a request from the Wedding Halls Association. Now, challans will be given to wedding halls based on how many guests they host. This step will be taken under the Sindh Local Government Act 2013 and its updated taxation rules. While deciding the tax, authorities will also look at the facilities available in the hall, such as staff, banquet areas, clubs, and ballrooms.
Wedding halls in Districts West, Central, and East will face the following tax structure:
Rs.30,000 for gatherings of more than 500 guests Rs.20,000 for up to 500 guests Rs.10,000 for 300 guests Rs.5,000 for 150 guests
Meanwhile, halls in Korangi and Malir districts will pay slightly lower rates:
Rs.25,000 for more than 500 guests Rs.15,000 for up to 500 guests Rs.7,500 for 300 guests Rs.5,000 for 150 guests
The new tax plan is aimed at regulating the wedding industry and ensuring compliance with local government laws.
