Tax on PSX Trading & Dividends
- Capital gains tax (CGT): Holding period matters – 12.5% for holding < 1 year, 10% for 1‑2 years, 7.5% for 2‑3 years, 0% for > 4 years (subject to budget changes).
- Dividend tax: 15% withholding tax (adjustable in annual return).
- Brokerage fee tax: 5% sales tax on commission.
Virtual trading has no tax – perfect for practicing without paperwork.