VAT & SD Act 2012
Section 2 Clause 18 - Electronic Service
(as updated till Finance Ordinance 2025)
“electronic service” means the following services, provided by means of telecommunications network, local or global information network or similar means, namely:-
(a) website, webhosting or remote maintenance of 1[program] and equipment;
(b) software and updating thereof by remote services;
(c) image, text and information provided;
(d) access to database;
(e) self-education package;
(f) music, film and 2[games]; and
(g) any entertainment broadcast and event including political, cultural, arts, sports, scientific and television broadcast;
1 The word “program” was substituted for the word “event” by section 2(B)(a) of the Finance Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 28 of 2025), with effect from 01 July, 2025.
2 The word “Games” was substituted for the word “Sports” by section 2(b)(b) of the Finance Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 28 of 2025), with effect from 1 July 2025.
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