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Sales Tax · FBR

Sales Tax Refunds (FASTER & Expeditious)

Processing and legal recovery of pending sales tax refunds through FBR FASTER system for exporters and standard electronic refund systems.

Common Issues We Help With:

▸ FASTER system refund claims for five zero-rated export sectors▸ Standard sales tax refund claims (Annex-H)▸ Rejection of refund claims and deferred status▸ Post-refund audit notice responses▸ Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) representations for refund delays

Core Legal Questions & Court Remedies

The FASTER module processes zero-rated export refunds automatically without human intervention within 72 hours of submission of Annex-H, subject to verified data.

We file formal representations and complaints before the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) and High Court Writ Petitions, securing orders for refund release along with compensation for delay.

We Also Assist With:

✓Preparing Annex-H and consumption analysis for manufacturing exporters
✓Resolving H-88 error flags and missing GD linkages on the customs portal
✓Processing refund claims on local zero-rated supplies and inverted duty structures
✓Handling post-refund audit inquiries under Section 38 / 25
✓Appeals before the Commissioner Appeals against arbitrary refund rejections

How We Represent Your Case

Step 01

Initial Consultation

Meet our lawyers in person or via video call to discuss your matter, factual background, and legal objectives in strict confidence.

Step 02

Legal Strategy & Research

We examine the relevant statutes, case law precedents, and documentation to formulate an assertive, tailored legal action plan.

Step 03

Drafting & Court Filing

Our advocates prepare thorough pleadings, petitions, appeals, or regulatory applications and file before the competent court or authority.

Step 04

Court Advocacy & Follow-Through

We represent you actively during hearings, inspections, or proceedings, pursuing lawful relief, stay orders, or successful decrees.

Required Documentation Checklist

Having these documents ready expedites our legal review and drafting process.

☐Annex-H data sheets with electronic submission proofs
☐Export Goods Declarations (GDs) and Bills of Lading / Airway Bills
☐Bank Proceeds Realization Certificates (PRCs)
☐Purchase invoices and Section 73 payment bank proofs

Frequently Asked Legal Questions

Yes, FTO routinely finds unjustified delay in tax refunds to constitute maladministration and directs FBR to issue refund payment orders (RPOs) within strict deadlines.
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