If you’re planning to buy a high-end car in Pakistan, there’s a new law you absolutely need to know about. As of the Finance Act 2025, non-filers can no longer book, purchase, or register any car worth more than Rs. 7 million — whether it’s locally assembled or imported, including used Japanese cars in Pakistan.

As someone deeply involved in the Japanese car market through Nazar Japan, I feel it’s important to break this down clearly so buyers — especially those interested in Japanese imports — understand how this impacts their options.

🧾 What Does the New Law Say?

Under the Fifteenth Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance, any person who hasn’t filed their income tax return for the most recent tax year is now legally barred from buying, booking, or registering a car if its value exceeds Rs. 7 million.

This value is calculated as:

For locally made vehicles: the invoice price.
For imported vehicles (like Japanese cars): the customs-assessed value, including duties, taxes, and levies.

🚫 Who Counts as a Non-Filer?

A non-filer is someone who:

Has not submitted their latest income tax return.
Cannot show enough declared income or wealth to justify the purchase.
Tries to buy through a proxy (e.g., a relative or friend who is also a non-filer).

So even if you have the cash in hand, it won’t matter unless you’re on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).

🚙 What About Japanese Cars in Pakistan?

Over the years, used Japanese cars in Pakistan have become incredibly popular for their build quality, fuel efficiency, and advanced features. However, many Japanese vehicles, especially SUVs and hybrid models, now fall within the Rs. 7 million+ price range — especially after taxes and duties are applied.

So if you’re eyeing a higher-end Japanese import — like a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Alphard, or even a fully loaded Honda Vezel or Toyota Harrier — and you’re a non-filer, you may hit a legal roadblock.

🔄 Can You Use a Friend or Family Member to Buy It?

No. The law specifically targets proxy buyers. If the car is registered under someone else’s name who is also a non-filer, the registration process will be rejected.

Banks may even refuse to process payments or car loans for these high-value transactions involving non-filers.

💡 What You Can Do Instead

If you’re seriously considering investing in a Japanese car in Pakistan:

File your tax return and get on the ATL.
Make sure your declared assets and income can support such a purchase.
Consider models that are below the Rs. 7 million threshold if you are not yet compliant.

There are still plenty of affordable used Japanese cars in Pakistan under this limit — such as:

Toyota Aqua
Daihatsu Mira
Honda Fit
Suzuki Wagon R (Japanese variant)
Toyota Passo

These remain popular, fuel-efficient, and legally accessible for non-filers — at least for now.

📌 Final Thoughts

At Nazar Japan, we’ve always believed in transparency and compliance. This new law is a strong step by the government to encourage tax filing and formal documentation of income. If you’re serious about owning a high-end vehicle, especially imported Japanese cars in Pakistan, now is the time to regularize your tax status.

Want to explore options that fit within the new rules? Check out our latest listings of used Japanese cars in Pakistan — all backed by verified auction sheets, trusted mileage, and complete import records.