The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has formally requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the e-invoicing deadline for corporate sales taxpayers beyond June 1, 2025, citing widespread technical challenges and low readiness levels among companies.
🗓️ Current Deadline and Background
Under SRO 709(I)/2025, issued on April 22, 2025, corporate and individual taxpayers were required to electronically integrate their systems with the FBR’s computerized platform via licensed integrators or PRAL:
- Corporate taxpayers: Initial deadline – May 1, 2025, extended to June 1, 2025
- Individual taxpayers: Extended deadline – July 1, 2025
Despite this extension, many corporate filers remain unable to complete integration by the stipulated timeline.
📩 PTBA’s Concerns
In a letter to FBR Chairman, PTBA emphasized:
- Strong support for the government’s documentation drive and supply chain transparency
- Widespread feedback from regional tax bars indicating technical or logistical obstacles
- Risk of non-compliance due to unprepared systems across a large portion of the corporate sector
📝 PTBA’s Request
The PTBA has proposed a further extension until June 30, 2025, for corporate entities to:
- Ensure smooth implementation
- Achieve full e-invoicing compliance
- Improve data accuracy and tax transparency
The association believes a short extension will help integrate corporate taxpayers without disruption while supporting the government’s broader goal of economic documentation.
🔍 Why This Matters
The FBR’s digital transformation is critical to:
- Curbing tax evasion
- Enhancing supply chain monitoring
- Boosting revenue transparency
However, premature deadlines could lead to compliance failures, technical inconsistencies, and taxpayer frustration — the very outcomes the initiative aims to eliminate.
📢 What’s Next?
It remains to be seen whether the FBR will officially respond to PTBA’s request. An extension could provide much-needed breathing room for businesses while maintaining momentum for digital tax compliance reforms.
Stay tuned for further updates on FBR integration deadlines, tax law changes, and digital reforms in Pakistan’s financial ecosystem.
