What are the common hidden charges in Pakistani marquees?

The most common unquoted charges include AC/Chiller hourly fees (PKR 25,000–45,000/hr), generator diesel fuel surcharges during power outages, mandatory in-house stage decor upgrades, sound/DJ electricity surcharges, provincial services tax (PRA/SRB), and venue waiter tip (bakhshish) demands.

What is the tax rate on marriage halls in Punjab and Sindh in 2026?

In Punjab, the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) levies a services sales tax (typically 5% on active taxpayers or up to 16%). In Sindh, the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) levies 13% services sales tax on banquet and marriage lawn bookings.

How much extra does a quoted PKR 2,000 per head rate actually cost?

When factoring in 4 hours of AC chiller runtime, basic floral stage upgrades, generator fuel, taxes, and waiter tips, a quoted PKR 2,000 per-head rate typically translates into a true bill of PKR 2,650 to PKR 3,100 per head.

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Marquee "True Final Bill" Calculator

Quoted PKR 2,000/head? Uncover hidden AC hours, generator fuel surcharges, provincial taxes, and stage fees before paying your marquee token.

Marquee Quote Inputs

Quoted Per-Head Menu RatePKR 2,200/head

Guaranteed Guests

Expected Extra Buffer %

Provincial Tax

City

Common Hidden Surcharges

Chiller AC / Winter Heaters (4 Hours)

PKR 30,000 / hour runtime

Generator Fuel Backup

Standard PKR 25,000 fuel deposit

Soundproof Segregation Curtains

Pardah partition for Gents/Ladies

Stage Floral Decor (PKR)

Waiter Tips & Valet (PKR)

True Per-Head Cost Reality+PKR 1,019 / head hidden!

PKR 3,219 / head true cost

You were quoted PKR 2,200, but your true bill with 330 guests is PKR 1,062,300.

Base Food Bill (330 guests)PKR 726,000

Government Tax (PUNJAB 5%)+PKR 36,300

AC Runtime (4 hours)PKR 120,000

Stage Decor & LightingPKR 95,000

Waiter Tips & Generator BackupPKR 50,000

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3 Things to Write on Your Marquee Token Receipt Before Paying

1. "All Taxes & AC Hours Included"

Ensure the receipt explicitly mentions that AC runtime from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM is covered in the per-head rate.

2. Outside Decorator Permission

If bringing your own florist or stage designer, ensure zero "in-house royalty" fines are applied.

3. Guaranteed Headcount Buffer

Clarify whether surplus plates above the guaranteed count are billed at the regular rate or subject to penalty rates.