FBR Extends Tax Software Integration Deadlines

Islamabad, June 23, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended critical deadlines for corporate and non-corporate taxpayers to integrate their invoicing and sales transaction software with the FBR system via PRAL or an authorized service provider, a move to enforce digital reporting compliance. Corporate taxpayers now have until July 1, 2025, while non-corporate taxpayers get until August 1, 2025, to meet the mandatory integration requirement under new regulatory standards.

Entities must link their invoicing systems to the FBR’s infrastructure to align with tax compliance goals, marking a significant digital push. Web context reveals Pakistan’s tax digitization lag (e.g., 60% manual filings, web ID: 0), while posts found on X show mixed reactions—some support modernization, others fear compliance burdens. Critically, the narrative of “enhanced oversight” may mask implementation hurdles—web data hints at tech access gaps, and X sentiment suggests distrust in smooth rollout, pointing to potential resistance.