PTBA urges FBR to extend e-invoicing deadline for corporate taxpayers

KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has observed that it is practically impossible for a significant number of corporate entities to integrate with the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) centralised system via licensed integrators or PRAL within the stipulated timeframe.

While expressing support for the government’s documentation drive aimed at enhancing transparency in the supply chain, the PTBA highlighted challenges in implementing the electronic integration of hardware and software (e-invoicing) as required under SRO 709(I)/2025 dated April 22, 2025. The SRO mandates integration by June 1 for corporate tax filers and July 1, 2025 for individual tax filers, respectively (this has been extended from the previous May 1, 2025 deadline for corporate tax filers and June 1 2025 for individual tax filers.

In a letter addressed to the FBR chairperson, the PTBA noted that it had received numerous representations from member bars across the country, raising concerns over the fast-approaching deadline of June 1 for corporate taxpayers.

“Given the current circumstances, it appears virtually impossible for corporate tax filers to complete the integration process by the due date,” the letter stated. In the interest of proper documentation and effective implementation of supply chain integration, the PTBA has recommended that the deadline for corporate entities be extended to June 30, 2025.

The association expressed hope that the FBR would consider the extension favourably, in the broader interest of the government and the tax authority, as it would facilitate a smoother rollout and help ensure accurate and reliable data reflecting true economic activity and tax liability.