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Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 1986 UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Convention — in force

The 1986 UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Convention has been modified by the Multilateral Instrument.

The modifications made by the Multilateral Instrument are effective in respect of the 1986 UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Convention.

It is effective in the UK from:

  • 1 January 2022 for taxes withheld at source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents
  • 1 April 2022 for Corporation Tax
  • 6 April 2022 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax

It is effective in Pakistan from:

  • 1 January 2021 for taxes withheld at source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents
  • 1 October 2021 for other taxes

1986 UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Convention — in force

The 1986 UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Convention entered into force on 8 December 1987.

It is effective in the UK from:

  • 1 April 1988 for Corporation Tax
  • 6 April 1988 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax

It is effective in Pakistan from 1 July 1988.

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Published 15 August 2006
Last updated 7 May 2026 + show all updates
  1. The 'Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 1986 UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Convention — in force' has been added.

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The ‘Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 1986 UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Convention – in force’ has been added.