FBR & SRB ready
FBR digital invoicing software for Pakistan, built in
FBR digital invoicing means every sales tax invoice is reported to FBR as you raise it and comes back carrying an IRN, an FBR QR code and a digital signature. AmalERP does that through direct PRAL integration — with FBR POS integration and SRB — inside the same system that keeps your books.
The requirement
What FBR digital invoicing actually requires
True whichever software you choose. Worth knowing before you buy any of it.
A compliant invoice starts with the fields Section 23 of the Sales Tax Act 1990 has always required — supplier and buyer name, address and registration number, a unique serial number, the date, a description and quantity, the value excluding tax, the sales tax shown separately, and the total.
Digital invoicing adds three things on top: the invoice must be reported to FBR through a licensed integrator, it must carry the IRN that FBR returns, and it must show an FBR QR code and a digital signature. Miss the IRN and you have a printed page, not a reported tax invoice.
Not sure whether your current invoice carries everything? Check it with our free validator — it runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
72 hours to correct an invoice
Sales Tax General Order No. 01 of 2026 allows a reported invoice to be edited or cancelled through the FBR system for 72 hours. After that window a correction needs approval from the Commissioner Inland Revenue — so a mistake found at month end is a much bigger job than one found the same day.
24 hours to upload after an outage
FBR's published FAQs allow invoices to be issued offline during an internet or power outage, provided they reach the FBR system within 24 hours of connectivity being restored. The clock starts when you come back online, not when the outage began.
Integration runs through a licensed integrator
You connect through PRAL or another licensed integrator, and STGO 01 of 2026 opened the regime to multiple licensed integrators rather than one. Integrator fees are capped by FBR, so quoted setup costs well above that cap are worth questioning.
Penalties. Failing to integrate carries penalties starting at Rs 500,000 under Section 33 of the Sales Tax Act 1990, and enforcement began in January 2026. In practice the commercial pressure usually arrives first: a registered buyer cannot claim input tax against a non-compliant invoice, so they start asking for one.
Built-in compliance
The tax engine is part of the ERP
Three compliance pillars sit on top of the same double-entry accounting that records every transaction.
Real-time FBR e-invoicing
Every invoice is submitted to FBR in real time and returned with a unique IRN, FBR QR code and digital signature — through direct PRAL integration.
FBR POS integration
POS integration for Tier-1 retailers: each counter reports to FBR in real time and prints a verifiable QR receipt, while posting to your accounts and inventory.
GST, WHT & SRB
FBR-ready GST (sales tax) and withholding tax with NTN/STRN, tax reports and FBR depreciation — plus SRB for Sindh services. Native, not third-party patches.
Getting live
Six steps from registered to reporting
The technical workflow is the part most businesses get stuck on. We run it with you.
- 1Register on the FBR portalEnrol for digital invoicing against your STRN.
- 2Get a sandbox tokenA test credential so you can submit without touching live data.
- 3Run scenario testingFBR requires your system to pass the invoice scenarios that match your business type.
- 4Whitelist a static IPYour submissions must originate from a fixed, declared IP address.
- 5Receive the production tokenThe live credential that puts real invoices into the FBR system.
- 6Go live and verifyRaise one real invoice and confirm the IRN and QR come back on it.
New to the mandate? Read the full readiness checklist →
Everything you need to file, in one place
Tax reporting in AmalERP draws straight from your live ledger, so the numbers you file always match your books.
- Real-time FBR e-invoices with IRN and QR code
- Digital signature on every invoice (direct PRAL integration)
- FBR POS integration for Tier-1 retailers
- Sales tax (GST) invoices and reports
- Withholding tax (WHT) with NTN / STRN
- FBR depreciation statement for fixed assets
- SRB support for Sindh services
- Dual Real / Tax books option
What it costs. The Tax Compliance module covering FBR and SRB is Rs 1,000/month on top of the Rs 2,500/month Basic plan, billed annually — no per-invoice charge from us. Build your exact plan →
Compliance at a glance
- Real-time e-invoice
- IRN & QR code
- Digital signature
- FBR POS integration
- GST / sales tax
- Withholding tax
- SRB services
- Audit trail
Go deeper
More on FBR digital invoicing
FAQ
FBR & compliance questions
Is FBR digital invoicing mandatory?
Yes, for sales-tax-registered businesses. The phased rollout ran under SRO 1852(I)/2025, which superseded the earlier notification, and brought every registered person into scope. Penalty enforcement began in January 2026, so a registered business still issuing invoices outside the system is exposed now rather than at some future date.
What is an IRN and why does it matter?
The Invoice Reference Number is returned by FBR's Digital Invoicing API when an invoice is reported, and it runs to roughly 22 characters. It is what makes the document a reported tax invoice rather than a printed page. An invoice without an IRN has not reached FBR, whatever else is correct on it.
What are the penalties for not integrating?
Penalties for failing to integrate with FBR digital invoicing start at Rs 500,000 under Section 33 of the Sales Tax Act 1990. Enforcement began in January 2026. The commercial cost usually arrives first though: a registered buyer cannot claim input tax against a non-compliant invoice, so they start asking for one.
Can I correct an invoice after it has been reported to FBR?
For 72 hours, yes — Sales Tax General Order No. 01 of 2026 allows edits and cancellations through the FBR system within that window. After it closes, a change requires approval from the Commissioner Inland Revenue.
What happens if my internet goes down?
FBR's published FAQs allow invoices to be issued in offline mode during an internet or power outage, on condition they are uploaded to the FBR system within 24 hours of connectivity being restored. This is why an offline-capable POS matters in practice, and why it should queue those invoices and submit them automatically rather than leaving you to key them in by hand.
How does AmalERP connect to FBR digital invoicing?
AmalERP connects to FBR's digital invoicing system through PRAL, FBR's own licensed integrator, with direct API access. Each invoice is submitted to FBR in real time and returned with a unique Invoice Reference Number (IRN), an FBR QR code and a digital signature.
Does AmalERP do FBR POS integration for Tier-1 retailers?
Yes. AmalERP's POS integrates with FBR so every counter reports sales in real time and prints a verifiable QR receipt, while posting straight to your accounts and inventory — no separate POS or fiscal device needed.
What does FBR digital invoicing cost in AmalERP?
The Tax Compliance module, which covers FBR and SRB, is Rs 1,000/month on top of the Rs 2,500/month Basic plan, billed annually. There is no separate per-invoice charge from us. FBR's own integrator fees are capped by FBR and are separate from software pricing.
Does it support SRB for services in Sindh?
Yes. Alongside FBR for goods, AmalERP supports SRB (Sindh Revenue Board) for services in Sindh.
What about the draft rules covering restaurants, salons and clinics?
SRO 288(I)/2026, published in February 2026, is a draft substitution of Chapter VIIA of the Income Tax Rules covering service businesses — hotels, clubs, salons, clinics, gyms, courier and private schools among others — with real-time QR invoicing and, in the draft, CCTV at points of sale. It was issued for public comment and becomes enforceable only when FBR issues a final notification. Worth preparing for, not worth panicking about yet.
Can I keep separate tax and management books?
Yes. AmalERP offers a dual Real/Tax books option, so you can keep a real management view and a tax view without double data entry.
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