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The Virtual Assets Act 2026 creates PVARA to license, regulate, supervise, and oversee virtual-asset activities. SBP replaced its 2018 instruction and permits regulated banks to open accounts for PVARA-licensed VASPs or limited NOC holders, subject to due diligence and other conditions. Banks cannot invest, trade, or hold virtual assets using their own funds or customer deposits.
Official source: Pakistan Code: Virtual Assets Act 2026 establishing PVARA and its licensing mandate · State Bank of Pakistan: PVARA-licensed VASP banking instruction · Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority: VASP licensing · State Bank of Pakistan: 2026 PVARA-licensed VASP banking instruction (official archive)
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The FSA publishes a list of registered Crypto-asset Exchange Service Providers. From June 2026 there is also a registration regime for crypto-asset service intermediation on behalf of providers. Verify the legal name, registration and service before using a platform.
Official source: FSA: registered crypto-asset exchange providers · FSA: crypto-asset service intermediation regime
Miscellaneous income or another applicable category
Official source: National Tax Agency: crypto-asset tax treatment and worksheets · National Tax Agency: 2025 income-tax filing and payment deadline
Rate: Verify
Deductible: Verify
Deadline: Verify
Rate: Verify
Deductible: The National Tax Agency provides documents and worksheets. Classify each transaction and keep records before applying costs or offsets.
Deadline: For 2025 income, file and pay by 16 March 2026. Confirm your filing obligation and any special rules directly with the National Tax Agency.
Official source: National Tax Agency: crypto-asset tax treatment and worksheets · National Tax Agency: 2025 income-tax filing and payment deadline
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