NBR extends e-VAT return filing deadline till 23 April

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns for the March 2026 tax period via its e-VAT system until 23 April.

According to an official notification, the extension has been granted in the public interest, taking into account disruptions caused by the Pahela Baishakh public holiday as well as technical issues following a recent upgrade of the e-VAT platform.

The NBR exercised its authority under Section 64(1A) of the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012, to provide taxpayers with additional time to file their returns online.

Officials said the move is intended to facilitate smoother compliance and ease the burden on businesses and taxpayers who encountered difficulties meeting the original deadline due to system-related problems.

Taxpayers have been urged to submit their returns within the extended period to avoid any penalties.