The FBR Digital Invoicing System connects your POS, ERP or billing software to the Federal Board of Revenue through a secure API — every invoice is validated in real time and returned with a unique FBR Invoice Reference Number and QR code. Hussain & Co. handles the registration, integration and testing so you go live without disrupting your business.
The FBR Digital Invoicing (DI) system is Pakistan's framework for reporting business sales to the Federal Board of Revenue electronically, at the moment of sale, rather than through periodic manual filings.
The gateway that receives and validates these invoices is operated on FBR's behalf by Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL). Businesses can connect in one of two ways: directly through FBR/PRAL's API, which is free but technically demanding to build and maintain, or through a licensed integrator — a third-party connection that handles the technical link, ongoing maintenance and compliance updates on your behalf. Hussain & Co. manages this connection for you either way, so your team never has to touch the underlying API.
Integration requirements have rolled out in phases under amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990, and now reach a wide range of businesses — not just large corporations.
Chain stores, large outlets and businesses meeting FBR's Tier-1 criteria must transmit B2C receipts to FBR in real time through an integrated POS.
The mandate has broadened to cover corporate and non-corporate sales-tax registered persons issuing invoices for goods or services.
Restaurants, salons, pharmacies and multi-location retailers are increasingly brought into scope as FBR expands the notified sectors.
B2B suppliers issuing structured invoices, including those supplying government and public sector bodies, fall within the integration requirement.
Not yet mandatory for every small business, but many integrate voluntarily — a verified, QR-coded invoice builds customer trust and cleans up bookkeeping.
FBR's notifications and deadlines are updated periodically. We run a quick eligibility check against the latest rules so you know exactly where you stand.
Businesses within FBR's notified scope that don't integrate risk penalties, audits and disruption to normal invoicing — and the list of notified sectors keeps expanding. Confirming your obligations now, and integrating properly the first time, is far less disruptive than being caught unregistered later.
A structured, six-step process from first consultation to a fully live, real-time invoicing connection.
We review your business type, turnover tier and current billing setup to confirm whether integration is mandatory now, upcoming, or voluntary — and what it will involve.
We handle your registration on FBR's IRIS portal and obtain the API credentials needed to connect your system to the Digital Invoicing gateway.
We connect your existing POS, ERP or billing software to FBR's system — directly through the API or via a licensed integrator, whichever suits your setup best.
Before going live, we run your invoices through FBR's sandbox environment to confirm every transaction validates correctly and returns a proper IRN and QR code.
Once testing is clean, we switch your system to live mode — every sale from that point on is transmitted, validated and QR-verified in real time.
FBR notifications and technical requirements evolve. We monitor your integration and keep you compliant as rules, sectors and deadlines change.
No end-of-month reconciliation surprises — every invoice is checked and confirmed the moment it's issued.
Customers can verify their invoice instantly, building trust and proving your business is compliant.
A clean, real-time digital trail means fewer discrepancies for FBR to flag during an audit.
Properly validated invoices reduce delays around input tax credit and refund claims.
One point of contact for registration, integration, testing and any FBR queries that come up afterward.
Whether it's one till or a multi-branch chain, the same integration approach scales with your business.
The FBR Digital Invoicing System is Pakistan's real-time e-invoicing framework. It connects a business's POS, ERP or billing software directly to the Federal Board of Revenue through a secure API, so every invoice is validated the moment it's created and returned with a unique FBR Invoice Reference Number (IRN) and a verifiable QR code.
Integration requirements have been rolling out in phases under the Sales Tax Act, 1990 and subsequent FBR notifications, covering an expanding range of sales-tax registered businesses, Tier-1 retailers, and suppliers to public sector bodies. Because the scope and deadlines are updated periodically, we recommend a quick eligibility check with our team to confirm how the current rules apply to your business.
When a sale is made, your integrated system transmits the invoice electronically to FBR's Digital Invoicing gateway. The system validates the invoice instantly and returns a unique FBR Invoice Reference Number and QR code, which is printed on the customer's receipt for verification through FBR's official channels.
An IRN is the unique number FBR's system generates for every invoice that passes real-time validation. It confirms the invoice was received and validated by FBR, and it's what customers or auditors can use to verify the transaction was properly reported.
Yes. We assess your current POS, ERP or billing setup, complete your FBR IRIS registration and API credentialing, connect your system directly or through a licensed integrator, run sandbox testing, and support you through go-live and ongoing compliance.
Timelines vary by business complexity and how many branches or systems are involved, but most single-location integrations move from consultation to a tested, live connection within a few weeks. Multi-branch or custom ERP setups can take longer due to additional testing.
Businesses that fall within FBR's notified scope and don't integrate risk penalties, audits and disruption to normal invoicing. Requirements and penalty structures are set by FBR and updated from time to time, so it's best to confirm your obligations directly with a tax consultant.
Tell us about your business and current billing setup — we'll confirm your eligibility and walk you through the fastest path to a compliant, real-time integration.
