Islamabad: Estimated Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) registration tax figures for Apple's iPhone 18 series have emerged, giving prospective buyers an indication of the taxes they may have to pay to register the devices in Pakistan.

The estimates cover the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the payable amount varying depending on whether the phone is registered using a passport or a CNIC.

According to the latest available information, registering the iPhone 18 Pro through a passport is expected to require approximately Rs 216231 in PTA tax. The estimated amount rises to around Rs 237854 when the device is registered using a CNIC.

For the iPhone 18 Pro Max, the estimated PTA tax is approximately Rs 223181 for passport based registration. Buyers registering the same model using a CNIC are expected to pay around Rs 245499.

Meanwhile, the estimated registration tax for the standard iPhone 18 is approximately Rs 271381 when registered through a passport. The amount is estimated at around Rs 299014 for registration using a CNIC.

Estimated PTA Tax for iPhone 18 Series

• iPhone 18 with passport Rs271381 and with CNIC Rs299014
• iPhone 18 Pro with passport Rs216231 and with CNIC Rs237854
• iPhone 18 Pro Max with passport Rs223181 and with CNIC Rs245499

Consumers planning to purchase an iPhone 18 series device in Pakistan are advised to check the phone's IMEI number and PTA registration status before completing the purchase. They should also confirm the applicable tax amount beforehand.

It is important to note that these figures are estimates and should not be treated as final tax amounts. The actual payable amount can vary depending on factors including the specific phone model, its valuation and the registration method.

Users are therefore advised to verify the final amount through the relevant official government system before registering their device. This can help them avoid unexpected additional costs or potential issues with mobile network services.