Property purchase & sale advisory
Advance tax on buying or selling property, capital gain computation, and documents for the registry.
Overview
Advice and paperwork for buying, selling or transferring property: advance taxes under 236K and 236C, capital gains tax, the wealth statement effect, and the documents the registrar or society needs.
Why it matters
Property deals carry withholding tax at both ends, capital gains tax on sale, and valuation rules that differ by city. Planning before the transfer tells you the real cost and avoids surprises at the registrar or in your next wealth statement.
Who needs this
- Buyers and sellers of plots, houses and flats
- Overseas Pakistanis dealing in property
- People gifting or inheriting property
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1Deal reviewTAXWORK
We check your filer status, the FBR valuation and the holding period.
Same day - 2Tax computationTAXWORK
236K for the buyer, 236C for the seller, and capital gain on sale.
1 day - 3ChallansTAXWORK
Tax paid by e-challan before the transfer.
1 day - 4TransferYou
Registry, mutation or society transfer with the challans.
As per registrar - 5Wealth statementTAXWORK
Purchase, sale proceeds and gains reported in your return.
At filing
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- Tax computation for both sides
- Paid challans
- Capital gains working
- Wealth statement entries
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Non-filers pay 10.5% to 18.5% when buying and 11.5% when selling
- Undervalued deeds can be challenged against FBR valuation tables
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Salary, bank profit and property not matched with the withholding shown on IRIS
- Wealth statement that does not reconcile, which invites a s.116 / s.122 notice
- Missing adjustable tax credits, so you pay twice
- Filing after the due date, which keeps you off the Active Taxpayers List
Included in our fee
- Review of last year's return and your IRIS records
- Preparation and e-filing on IRIS, with your approval first
- Wealth reconciliation and withholding credit check
- Copy of the filed return and acknowledgement on WhatsApp
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Section 236K – buyer 1.25% for filers
- Section 236C – seller 2.75% for filers
- Section 37 and Division VIII – capital gains
- Section 39(1)(la) – gifts
Questions
How long does it take?
1–2 working days before the transfer date. Step by step: Deal review (Same day), Tax computation (1 day), Challans (1 day), Transfer (As per registrar), Wealth statement (At filing).
What does it cost?
We give a fixed quote after reviewing your case. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Non-filers pay 10.5% to 18.5% when buying and 11.5% when selling. Undervalued deeds can be challenged against FBR valuation tables.
Is the advance tax my final tax?
No. It's adjustable against your annual tax, so declare it in your return.
Is there a step-by-step procedure?
Gifting property to a relative: The legal and tax steps for a gift (hiba) of property. Open the procedure →
Is my tax lower if I am a filer?
Yes. Withholding on property purchase and sale is significantly higher for people who are not on the Active Taxpayers List.
Do I need to show the property in my wealth statement?
Yes. The purchase, the source of funds and any sale must appear in your wealth statement for that year.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp or book a meeting. A consultant confirms the scope and a fixed fee before any work starts.