FBR CGO 06 of 2026: Sales Tax Instalment Scheme for Imported Mobile Phones via DIRBS
Quick Summary: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Customs General Order (CGO) No. 06 of 2026 (dated 22 October 2026). Eligible individuals can now pay the sales tax on imported mobile phones in monthly instalments through the DIRBS system.
Key Highlights of FBR CGO No. 06 of 2026
Target Eligibility: Individuals covered under Paragraphs A, B, and C of CGO No. 01 of 2019 can apply for the instalment facility directly through DIRBS.
Flexible Monthly Instalments: Sales tax is split into equal monthly payments based on the remaining months of the current financial year (including the month of application).
Payment Mechanism via PSID:
First Instalment: Paid using the initial Payment Slip ID (PSID) generated during DIRBS application.
Subsequent Payments: Separate PSIDs will be generated automatically for remaining monthly instalments.
Advance Payments Allowed: You can pay any or all remaining instalments in advance at any time.
Important Deadlines & Blocking Rules
⏰ Final Settlement Deadline: The entire sales tax balance must be fully paid by June 30th of the ongoing financial year.
📱 June Import Policy: Mobile phones registered or imported in June do not qualify for long-term instalments; full tax must be cleared before the end of June.
⚠️ Default Penalty & Device Blocking: Missing an instalment due date will lead to:
The mobile device being immediately blocked in DIRBS as an unregistered handset.
Cancellation of the instalment facility, making the entire outstanding tax balance due immediately.
Official Notice & Link
📄 Download Official FBR Circular: Download FBR CGO No. 06 of 2026 PDF