Punjab Revenue Authority intensifies enforcement of the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System to improve tax compliance and expand the provincial tax base.
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has announced stricter enforcement measures against businesses that fail to comply with the mandatory Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS), reaffirming its commitment to improving tax compliance and strengthening revenue collection across the province.
The directive was issued by PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra during a performance review meeting focused on business registration, EIMS implementation, and tax collection across various divisions.
During the meeting, officials were instructed to accelerate the campaign aimed at ensuring mandatory adoption of the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System by all eligible businesses.
The Chairman also directed field officers to intensify efforts to register new businesses and bring more commercial entities into the provincial tax network.
According to the PRA, expanding the tax base remains one of its top priorities, alongside improving compliance with existing tax regulations.
Sipra stressed that businesses found violating EIMS requirements would face strict legal action. He instructed officials to promptly investigate complaints related to fake, unauthorised, or QR code-less invoices and impose heavy penalties on those found responsible under the relevant tax laws.
The PRA further warned that businesses involved in tax evasion or other violations would remain under continuous monitoring. The Authority believes that stronger enforcement will help discourage illegal practices while ensuring a level playing field for compliant taxpayers.
Highlighting the importance of digital transformation, the Chairman said the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System plays a vital role in promoting transparency, improving taxpayer services, and enhancing the efficiency of tax administration.
He noted that digital tax systems enable better monitoring of business transactions while reducing opportunities for tax fraud.
The PRA maintained that the combination of effective enforcement and wider adoption of digital tax solutions is essential for sustainable growth in provincial tax revenues.
Officials were also encouraged to continue awareness campaigns to educate businesses about the benefits and legal requirements of the EIMS platform.
With stricter compliance measures now in focus, businesses operating in Punjab are being urged to ensure timely implementation of the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System and issue valid QR code-enabled invoices to avoid penalties and remain compliant with provincial tax regulations.