HellAsia
Pakistan
35%effective individual rate
Crypto is in a legal gray area. State Bank has warned against crypto but no outright ban. High income tax rates apply.
FATCA Partner
No
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains TaxUp to 35%
Income Tax on CryptoUp to 35%
Corporate Tax29%
VAT on Crypto17%
Activity Taxes
Staking
Taxed as income
Mining
Taxed as income
DeFi
Not addressed
NFTs
Not addressed
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
SBP; SECP
Residency Requirement
Various visa options
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
NICOP for diaspora; citizenship by descent or naturalization
Notable Conditions
- →Legal gray area
- →SBP warnings against crypto
- →High adoption despite uncertainty
- →Regulatory framework pending
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Very Low
Banking Access
Low
Quality of Life
Low
Lifestyle Scores
Safety3/10
Healthcare3/10
Institutions3/10
Business Ease4/10
Int'l Schooling4/10
Privacy6/10