Digital Invoicing in Pakistan -- FBR, PRA, SRB and KPRA in One POS
Understand every tax authority, who must register, and how e-invoicing works -- explained simply.
One cloud POS connects to all four authorities, submits every invoice automatically, and we design your compliant invoice template for free.
What Is Digital Invoicing (e-Invoicing)?
Digital invoicing means your point of sale sends every sales invoice electronically to the tax authority the moment a sale is made, and prints a receipt with a unique invoice number and a verification QR code. Customers and inspectors can scan that QR to confirm the invoice is genuine.
Across Pakistan, tax authorities are moving every business to this model to stop under-reporting of sales. Instead of filing numbers manually at month end, the authority already has your live sales data. In return, compliant businesses get simpler filing -- and in several provinces, a lower tax rate.
- Real-time submission -- every bill reaches the authority instantly
- QR-verified receipts -- proof the tax was recorded
- Automatic returns data -- no month-end scramble
- Fewer audits and penalties -- your figures always match
Goods vs Services -- The Key Rule
This one rule decides which authority you deal with:
Retail, wholesale, manufacturing, imports -- sales tax on goods is federal, collected by FBR, everywhere in Pakistan.
Restaurants, salons, hotels, halls -- sales tax on services is provincial: PRA in Punjab, SRB in Sindh, KPRA in KP.
The Four Authorities Compared
Federal goods tax plus three provincial services authorities -- one POS handles them all
| Authority | Covers | Where | System | Standard Rate | Who Needs It |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBR Federal Board of Revenue |
Sales tax on goods | All Pakistan | POS Integration / Digital Invoicing | 18% on goods | Retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, importers |
| PRA Punjab Revenue Authority |
Sales tax on services | Punjab | eIMS / PDC | 16% std; reduced for restaurants | Restaurants, salons, hotels, halls, services in Punjab |
| SRB Sindh Revenue Board |
Sales tax on services | Sindh | SRB-POS | 15% std; 8% on digital-payment restaurant bills | Restaurants, salons, hotels, halls, services in Sindh |
| KPRA KP Revenue Authority |
Sales tax on services | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | RIMS | 8% restaurants -> 5% with RIMS | Restaurants, hotels, halls, services in KP |
Rates shown are standard/headline rates and reduced restaurant rates as of 2026. Specific rates vary by service category -- see each authority page for detail. Balochistan (BRA) also taxes services in Balochistan.
Each Authority Explained
What it covers, who must register, how to register, and the dedicated guide for each
FBR -- Federal Board of Revenue
Sales tax on goods -- all of Pakistan
Who must register: Retailers (especially Tier-1), wholesalers, manufacturers, importers and registered persons selling taxable goods anywhere in Pakistan. FBR runs POS integration and its Digital Invoicing system for these businesses.
- Create an account on the FBR IRIS portal (iris.fbr.gov.pk)
- Apply for Sales Tax Registration to get your STRN and NTN
- Integrate your POS with FBR (licensed integrator / PRAL)
- Issue FBR-numbered invoices with the FBR verification QR
PRA -- Punjab Revenue Authority
Sales tax on services -- Punjab
Who must register: Restaurants, beauty salons, hotels, marriage halls, caterers, clubs and other service providers operating in Punjab (Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and beyond) under the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act.
- Register on the PRA e-portal with your NTN and CNIC
- Provide business premises and bank details
- Receive your PRA registration (PNTN)
- Integrate your POS with PRA eIMS for live invoicing
SRB -- Sindh Revenue Board
Sales tax on services -- Sindh
Who must register: Restaurants, hotels, marriage halls, caterers, beauty parlours, clubs and other service providers in Sindh (Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur) under the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act 2011. Integration is mandated for franchises, multi-branch outlets, mall outlets and businesses above Rs 5 million turnover.
- Register on the eSRB portal (e.srb.gos.pk)
- Submit NTN, CNIC, premises proof and bank details
- Receive your Sindh registration (SNTN)
- Integrate your POS with the SRB-POS system
KPRA -- KP Revenue Authority
Sales tax on services -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Who must register: Restaurants, hotels, guest houses, wedding halls, caterers, beauty parlours and other service providers in KP (Peshawar, Abbottabad, Mardan, Swat) under the KP Sales Tax on Services Act 2022. Restaurants that integrate with RIMS pay a reduced 5% rate instead of 8%.
- Sign up on the KPRA portal with your FBR NTN and email
- Complete registration form REG-01 and upload documents
- Receive your KP registration (KNTN)
- Integrate your POS with KPRA RIMS for the 5% rate
Which Authority Does Your Business Need?
Match your business to the right authority in seconds
Shop / Retail / Wholesale
You sell physical goods anywhere in Pakistan.
Register with FBRRestaurant / Salon in Punjab
You provide services in Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, etc.
Register with PRARestaurant / Salon in Sindh
You provide services in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur.
Register with SRBRestaurant / Hotel in KP
You provide services in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Mardan.
Register with KPRADo both? A hotel that sells goods and serves food may need FBR and its provincial authority. Sum Cloud POS runs both from one screen.
We Design Your Compliant Invoice Template -- Free
Every authority requires specific fields on your invoice: the registration number, the invoice number, the verification QR code, a correct tax breakdown and your business details. Getting the layout right matters -- and it should still look like your brand.
Sum Cloud POS designs a custom, compliant invoice and receipt template for your business at no cost as part of onboarding. Tell us what you need and our team prepares it.
- Your branding -- logo, colours, business name and contact
- Authority-compliant fields -- invoice number, QR code, tax breakdown
- Thermal + A4 layouts -- receipt printer and full-page invoice
- Bilingual option -- English and Urdu where you want it
Sample compliant receipt -- we tailor it to your brand and authority
One POS. Every Authority. Zero Manual Work.
Sum Cloud POS handles federal and provincial digital invoicing from a single system
Real-Time Submission
Every invoice routed to the correct authority automatically the moment a sale completes.
Works Offline
Invoices queue during outages and submit automatically when the internet returns.
Correct Tax Every Time
The right rate per authority, service category and payment method -- calculated automatically.
Returns Ready
Monthly return data generated from real invoice records for every authority you use.
Digital Invoicing -- Frequently Asked Questions
The questions Pakistani business owners ask us most
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