Islamabad, August 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially issued revised deadlines for the integration of sales tax registered persons with its digital system for issuing electronic invoices.
This move aims to enhance transparency, streamline tax documentation, and improve compliance across all tiers of the business community.
Through Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) 1413(I)/2025, the FBR has outlined a comprehensive schedule for taxpayers to register and connect their systems—hardware and software—with the FBR’s electronic invoicing portal, either through a licensed integrator or Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL).
These deadlines vary depending on the taxpayer category and annual turnover, as declared in their sales tax returns for the past 12 months.
Key Deadlines Set by FBR:
1. Public Companies:
o Registration: August 10, 2025
o System Testing: August 25, 2025
o E-Invoice Issuance: September 1, 2025
2. Other Companies (Turnover > Rs1 Billion):
o Registration: August 10
o Testing: August 25
o E-Invoice: September 1
3. Importers:
o Registration: August 10
o Testing: August 25
o E-Invoice: September 1
4. Companies (Turnover Rs100M–Rs1B):
o Registration: September 10
o Testing: September 30
o E-Invoice: October 1
5. Companies (Turnover < Rs100M):
o Registration: October 10
o Testing: October 30
o E-Invoice: November 1
6. Individuals & AOPs (Turnover > Rs100M):
o Registration: September 10
o Testing: September 30
o E-Invoice: October 1
7. All Other Registered Persons:
o Registration: November 10
o Testing: November 30
o E-Invoice: December 1
The FBR emphasized strict compliance with these deadlines to avoid penalties and urged all registered persons to initiate preparations immediately for a smooth transition to electronic invoicing.