PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally implemented new fixed rates for wedding hall taxes across the province following a significant increase in charges.Â
The move aims to strengthen provincial revenue and support financial planning under the current budget. According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), wedding halls will now be divided into three categories, with taxes levied based on the size of events. The new system, effective from 1 July, has been introduced to meet fiscal requirements and increase provincial revenue.
Under the revised structure, Category A wedding halls—those accommodating more than 500 guests—will now pay a fixed tax of 50,000 rupees per event, a 100 percent increase from the previous 25,000 rupees. Category B halls, with a capacity of 300 to 500 guests, will pay 20,000 rupees per event, reflecting an increase of 5,000 rupees.
For Category C halls, the tax remains unchanged at 10,000 rupees per event. KPRA officials warned that any hall failing to pay the fixed tax will be charged an additional 15 percent service tax.
KPRA spokespersons stated that the hike in wedding hall taxes is part of a broader strategy to ensure financial stability and enhance provincial revenue. They added that all relevant departments have been instructed to strictly enforce the new system.
The revised tax regime is expected to standardise revenue collection across the province while contributing to KP’s budgetary needs and long-term fiscal planning.
