VectorERP — FBR built in
The fastest route: our ERP issues FBR-registered invoices out of the box. Every invoice gets its FBR number and QR code automatically — your counter staff won't even notice the integration exists.
FBR Digital Invoicing · Integration Service
FBR e-invoicing deadlines have passed. We get you compliant — fast.
Every sales-tax registered business in Pakistan is now required to issue invoices through FBR's digital invoicing system — the last phase ended 31 December 2025, and enforcement started in 2026. We connect your existing ERP, POS, or custom software to FBR, or hand you VectorERP with it built in. Sandbox to go-live, handled by us.
FBR response
✓ Invoice registered
Indus Foods (Pvt) Ltd
STRN 17-00-2251-889-64 · NTN 4471820-6
FBR INVOICE NO. ASSIGNED
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking oil 5L (carton) | 80 | 6,400 | 5,12,000 |
| Flour 10kg (bag) | 150 | 1,120 | 1,68,000 |
SubtotalRs 6,80,000
Sales tax (18%)Rs 1,22,400
TotalRs 8,02,400
Enforcement has started — this is not optional
Integration is mandatory for every sales tax registered person
Under SRO 69(I)/2025 (Chapter XIV, Sales Tax Rules) all registered persons — corporate and non-corporate — had to integrate in phases ending 31 December 2025 (SRO 1852(I)/2025). No blanket extension came in 2026. Instead: penalty proceedings from January 2026, and Finance Act 2026 powers to fine, blacklist, and seal non-integrated businesses from July 2026.
The silver lining: Section 64D gives you a 10% tax credit on what you spend integrating — hardware and software included.
Cost of staying out
- Penalties up to Rs 10 lakh — Rs 50 lakh for repeat violations
- De-registration, blacklisting, even sealing of the business
- Your invoices lose validity — buyers can't claim input tax and stop buying from you
- Importers: registration suspension and loss of green channel
Who & when — SRO 1852(I)/2025 schedule
Every phase has already passed
If your business falls in any row below and isn't integrated yet, you're not early — you're exposed.
| Category | E-invoicing mandatory from | Status — Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public companies, importers, turnover above Rs 1 billion | 1 November 2025 | Passed — enforcement active |
| Individuals & AOPs with turnover above Rs 100 million | 1 November 2025 | Passed — enforcement active |
| Companies with turnover Rs 100 million – 1 billion | 15 November 2025 | Passed — enforcement active |
| Companies up to Rs 100 million turnover | 1 December 2025 | Passed — enforcement active |
| All other sales tax registered persons | 31 December 2025 | Passed — enforcement active |
| Service businesses (restaurants, hotels, medical, education) | Draft SRO 288(I)/2026 — coming | Get ahead of it |
Tier-1 retailers additionally remain under the separate POS integration regime. Category unclear? Send us your STRN — we'll tell you exactly where you stand, free.
What we do — three ways in
Whatever software you run, we get it talking to FBR
Connect your existing software
Already running Odoo, ERPNext, QuickBooks, a POS, or custom software? We build the bridge: your system keeps working exactly as it does — invoices just start registering with FBR in real time.
Compliance care, ongoing
FBR specs change; rejected invoices happen at 6pm on the 25th. We monitor your integration, fix rejections, and keep you compliant as the rules evolve — on a support retainer with real response times.
The procedure — what actually happens
From registered person to registered invoices, in five steps
This is the official FBR onboarding path. You sign in twice and approve things; we do everything in between.
STEP 1 · IRIS
Enrollment
Your business enrolls for Digital Invoicing on FBR's IRIS portal, selects PRAL as licensed integrator (free by law), and registers us as your system provider. Server IPs whitelisted.
STEP 2 · MAPPING
Data mapping
Your items get HS codes, units of measure, tax rate IDs, and FBR scenario IDs mapped the way the validator expects — the step most DIY attempts fail.
STEP 3 · SANDBOX
Scenario testing
FBR requires passing scenario-based tests in the sandbox before production access. We run your real invoice types until every scenario clears.
STEP 4 · TOKEN
Production access
Sandbox cleared, your 5-year production security token is issued and the integration goes live.
STEP 5 · LIVE
Go-live + watch
Every invoice now carries its FBR invoice number and QR code. We monitor rejections, handle the 72-hour correction window, and train your team.
Regulatory basis: SRO 69(I)/2025 (Sales Tax Rules, Chapter XIV), SRO 1852(I)/2025, STGO 01 of 2026, PRAL DI API v1.12. Integration runs through PRAL as licensed integrator of record — free of government charges — with VectorIT as your software provider and technical contact.
FAQ — FBR integration
What businesses ask us about FBR
Is this the same as the old POS integration for retailers?
No — the Tier-1 retailer POS regime came first and still applies to large retailers. Digital invoicing under SRO 69(I)/2025 is broader: it covers sales-tax-registered businesses generally, B2B invoices included. Many businesses now need both. We handle either.
Do we have to buy new software?
No. If your current ERP or POS works for you, we integrate it directly with FBR. Replacing software is only worth it if the current system is already failing you — we'll tell you honestly which case you're in.
What happens when FBR's system is down or an invoice is rejected?
The integration queues invoices and retries automatically — the rules allow offline-issued invoices as long as they're uploaded within 24 hours of restoration, and our queue handles that window for you. Rejections come to us with the reason decoded (usually an HS code or unit-of-measure mapping issue we fix once). Corrections after issuance are only allowed within 72 hours under STGO 01/2026 — past that needs Commissioner approval — so our monitoring catches problems inside the window. Your counter never stops billing.
Are you an FBR licensed integrator? Will we pay per-invoice fees?
We're your software provider and technical team — the integration itself runs through PRAL, FBR's own licensed integrator, which is free of charge by law. That means no per-invoice fees on the government side (commercial licensed integrators may charge up to Rs 10 per invoice — the PRAL route avoids that entirely). Our fee is for the engineering: connecting your software, passing sandbox testing, and supporting you after go-live — fixed, quoted in writing.
Is there any benefit to offset the cost?
Yes — Section 64D of the Income Tax Ordinance (Finance Act 2026) gives a 10% tax credit on what you spend to integrate, covering hardware, software, and implementation. Keep the invoices we issue you; your tax consultant claims it in the year of installation.
How long does integration take?
A standard ERP/POS integration typically runs 2–4 weeks including sandbox testing. VectorERP customers are FBR-live from day one of go-live.
What does it cost?
Depends on your software and invoice volume — a fixed quote after a 30-minute call, in rupees, in writing. VectorERP Business-plan customers get FBR integration included.
Next step — before the deadline does it for you
Get FBR-compliant this month
Send us your STRN and what software you bill from. You'll get a straight answer on what integration needs — and a fixed price in writing.
References: SRO 69(I)/2025 · SRO 1852(I)/2025 · STGO 01 of 2026 · Finance Act 2026 · PRAL DI API v1.12. Page updated August 2026. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your category with your tax consultant.