Foreign-source income of returning expatriates
(1) Any foreign- source income derived by a citizen of Pakistan in a tax year who was not a resident individual in any of the four tax years preceding the tax year in which the individual became a resident shall be exempt from tax under this Ordinance in the tax year in which the individual became a resident individual and in the following tax year.
(2) Where a citizen of Pakistan leaves Pakistan during a tax year and remains abroad during that tax year, any income chargeable under the head Salary earned by him outside Pakistan during that year shall be exempt from tax under this Ordinance.
(2) Where a citizen of Pakistan leaves Pakistan during a tax year and remains abroad during that tax year, any income chargeable under the head Salary earned by him outside Pakistan during that year shall be exempt from tax under this Ordinance.
Amendment history (4)
- Added by the Finance Act, 2014.
- The brackets and words “(other than a citizen of Pakistan)” omitted by the Finance Act, 2003.
- Added by the Finance Act, 2003.
- Section 52 omitted by the Finance Act, 2002. The omitted section 52
Amendment notes captured from the source page(s); they may include changes to neighbouring provisions.
Source FBR PDF page 105
Unofficial reference, compiled from the FBR’s consolidated Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (amended up to 30 June 2026). Provided for general information only — not an official FBR publication and not legal or tax advice. Always verify against the official FBR text before relying on it for filing or any decision.
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