ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to grant licences to two additional private companies for the integration of electronic invoicing systems of retailers and other businesses with its digital infrastructure.
With this move, the total number of licenced private integrators will rise to three, in addition to Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL), which also serves as an official integrator.
Currently, only one private company—M/s Haball (Pvt) Ltd, Karachi—holds a licence from the FBR. The two new companies have been identified and are expected to be officially approved following procedural steps outlined under relevant tax rules.
PRAL, a government-owned entity, will continue to provide integration services free of cost to registered businesses, including retailers. The digital integration team at PRAL is actively engaging with taxpayers to support seamless compliance with FBR’s electronic invoicing system.
The decision follows a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) issued on March 10, 2024, by the FBR’s Directorate of Digital Initiatives. This call was made under Chapter XIV-BB of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (amended via SRO 1788(1)/2023), and Chapter VIIA of the Income Tax Rules, 2002 (amended via SRO 428(1)/2024), concerning online integration of businesses.
Under Rule 150ZOZK(5) of the Sales Tax Rules, the licensing committee recommends qualified companies for approval by the Member Digital Initiatives.
Once approved, the licences are published on the FBR’s website for public record. The FBR confirmed that the committee has submitted its recommendations and the formal process for granting licences is currently underway.
