Residents of Karachi, the country’s financial hub, are set to face increased taxes as the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) introduces a new taxation policy targeting wedding halls across the city.
The initiative aims to regulate the rapidly growing wedding industry and ensure compliance with local government rules. Under this policy, wedding halls will be taxed according to the number of guests they accommodate, with additional charges applied to services such as beautification, live cooking, barbecues, and parking facilities.
This strict measure comes following a request from the Wedding Halls Association and will be enforced under the Sindh Local Government Act 2013 and its amended taxation regulations.
Karachi Wedding Hall Taxes 2025
| Number of Guests | Tax Amount |
|---|---|
| More than 500 guests | 30,000 |
| Up to 500 guests | 20,000 |
| Around 300 guests | 10,000 |
| Around 150 guests | 5,000 |
Wedding halls located in the West, Central, and East districts will face the following tax rates:
Taxes for Korangi and Malir districts
| Number of Guests | Tax Amount |
|---|---|
| More than 500 guests | 25,000 |
| Up to 500 guests | 15,000 |
| Around 300 guests | 7,500 |
| Around 150 guests | 5,000 |
Officials mentioned that additional factors, such as manpower availability, banquet facilities, clubs, and ballrooms, will also be taken into account during tax evaluations.
This move is part of KMC’s broader efforts to regulate the wedding industry, enhance transparency, and enforce adherence to the legal framework of the local government. Wedding hall owners are expected to comply as the new taxation policy comes into effect.
