FBR Digital Invoicing — The Complete Overview
FBR digital invoicing is a mandatory electronic invoicing system introduced by Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) under SRO 709(I)/2024 and the Sales Tax Act 1990 (Rule 150Q). It requires all registered businesses to submit sales tax invoices electronically through FBR's Digital Invoicing (DI) API in real-time. This system replaces manual paper-based invoicing with automated, verifiable digital invoices that include IRN (Invoice Registration Number), USIN (Unique Sales Invoice Number), and QR codes for buyer verification.
Who Must Comply with FBR Digital Invoicing?
As per FBR's notification, all sales tax registered persons (manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers including Tier-1 POS retailers, and service providers) are required to integrate with FBR's DI API. This includes businesses across all sectors — textile mills, FMCG companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, restaurants, hotels, IT service companies, construction firms, petroleum dealers, steel manufacturers, telecom operators, CNG stations, and retailers. Non-compliance results in penalties including STRN deactivation, blocked input tax credits, fines up to PKR 500,000, and potential business suspension.
How FBR E-Invoicing Simplifies DI API Integration
Instead of building custom software to integrate with FBR's DI API v1.12, businesses can use our platform as a ready-made solution. FBR E-Invoicing handles the entire lifecycle: invoice creation with automatic GST computation at the applicable rate, real-time submission to FBR's production or sandbox endpoints, receiving IRN & USIN numbers, generating QR code v2.0 (300×300px) per FBR specifications, and managing credit/debit notes within the 180-day window. Our platform supports all 28 FBR SN scenarios (SN001 through SN028), covering standard rate goods, services, steel, petroleum, telecom, pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, cement, and retail scenarios.
PRAL Token & FBR Production Setup
To submit invoices to FBR, you need a PRAL Security Token from FBR's IRIS 2.0 portal. Our platform securely stores your token using AES-256 encryption and guides you through generating sandbox and production credentials. You can test your entire integration with FBR's sandbox environment for free before going live. Once ready, switch to production with a single click — no code changes, no downtime.
Why Choose FBR E-Invoicing Over Building Your Own System?
- Pre-built FBR DI API v1.12 integration — no development needed
- Automatic GST, further tax, and FED computation
- Real-time IRN, USIN & QR code generation
- All 28 SN scenarios supported for sandbox testing
- Multi-tenant architecture for accountants managing multiple businesses
- Enterprise security: AES-256 encryption, audit logs, RBAC
- Plans starting at PKR 2,300/month for small businesses
- Free registration & unlimited sandbox testing