Karachi to Impose Tax on Wedding Halls

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to start collecting taxes from wedding halls under multiple categories, including beautification, live cooking, barbecues, and parking.

According to a plan finalised after a request from the Wedding Halls Association, challans will now be issued to halls based on the number of guests they host. The move will be enforced under the Sindh Local Government Act 2013 and its amended taxation rules. Authorities will also consider facilities like manpower, banquets, clubs, and ballrooms during tax assessment.

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.