What is the crypto tax rate in Pakistan?
Pakistan charges 15% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on cryptocurrency profits under the Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025. This applies to profits from trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and all other cryptocurrencies.
Is there any tax exemption for crypto in Pakistan?
Yes! If your total annual crypto profit is under Rs.50,000, you owe zero tax. This exemption applies per year and is automatically calculated by this tool.
How is P2P crypto trading taxed in Pakistan?
P2P trading profit is taxed as Capital Gains. Example: Buy 100 USDT at Rs.280 each (Rs.28,000 spent), sell at Rs.290 each (Rs.29,000 received) = Rs.1,000 profit, taxed at 15% = Rs.150 tax.
Is crypto legal in Pakistan?
Yes! The Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025 legalized cryptocurrency in Pakistan. PVARA (Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) now regulates the industry. Exchanges like Binance and HTX have received NOCs to operate.
Do I need to pay tax on crypto I haven't sold?
No. You only pay tax when you sell crypto for profit (realized gains). Holding crypto without selling (unrealized gains) is not taxable in Pakistan.
How do I export my trade history from Binance?
For Binance P2P: Go to Orders → P2P Order → Export. For Binance Spot: Go to Orders → Spot Order → Trade History → Export. Download as CSV file and upload here.
Is staking and mining income taxed differently?
Yes. Staking rewards and mining income are taxed as regular income at slab rates (5% to 35%), not as Capital Gains. This calculator focuses on trading profits only.
What if I have losses instead of profits?
If you sold crypto at a loss (received less PKR than you spent), you owe zero tax. Losses can potentially offset other capital gains, but consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Which exchanges work with this calculator?
All exchanges! This calculator works with any CSV file from Binance, Bybit, OKX, KuCoin, HTX, Coinbase, Kraken, Gate.io, MEXC, BingX, CoinEx, and any other exchange that exports trade history.
Is this calculator free to use?
Yes, 100% free. No signup required, no hidden fees. Your data stays in your browser and is never uploaded to any server. Download your PDF report instantly.