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*💰Sukuk Investment? Know the Tax Rules | Section 5AA (TY 2026)*

Section 5AA governs taxation of returns on investment in Sukuks received from a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) or a company.

*🎯 Purpose*
To tax profit/return earned from Sukuk investments.

*👤 Who Does It Apply To?*
Companies
Individuals
Associations of Persons (AOPs)
Receiving return on Sukuks from SPV or company.

*🧮 How Is It Calculated?*
✔ Applied on the gross amount of return
✔ Rate depends on status of Sukuk holder

📊 Applicable Rates (Division IIIB – TY 2026)
🔹 25% – If Sukuk holder is a Company
🔹 12.5% – Individual/AOP if return exceeds Rs. 1 million
🔹 10% – Individual/AOP if return is less than Rs. 1 million

⚠ Not applicable if return is exempt under the Ordinance.

*📌 Key Compliance Insight*
Tax rate varies by recipient type
Threshold of Rs. 1 million is crucial for individuals/AOPs
Always compute on gross return amount

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