For Retailers
POS-integrated FBR invoicing for retail and chain stores.
Retail businesses — particularly Tier-1 retailers, chain stores, and high-turnover outlets — have been in FBR’s digital invoicing crosshairs since the FMCG mandate began in 2024. Under SRO 709(I)/2025 and the subsequent SRO 1852(I)/2025, registered retailers above the applicable turnover threshold must integrate their point-of-sale systems with PRAL for real-time invoice transmission.
The compliance requirement at retail level goes beyond just issuing an e-invoice. FBR also mandates that each outlet or POS terminal is individually registered, that a visible ‘Integrated with FBR’ display is shown at the point of sale, and — for notified businesses — that CCTV cameras are installed and footage retained for a minimum of one month for potential compliance verification.
With Taxonomy, your team creates each sales invoice in a fast, simple interface — whether you run a single outlet or a multi-branch chain — and every taxable invoice is transmitted to PRAL, validated, and returned with an IRN automatically. Counter staff issue the invoice as usual; the FBR compliance steps run entirely in the background.
Key benefits
Fast counter billing
Taxonomy gives counter staff a quick, simple screen to raise each invoice. PRAL transmission and IRN capture happen automatically, without adding steps to the sale.
Per-outlet registration support
FBR requires each POS terminal and outlet to be individually registered. Taxonomy guides you through the outlet registration process and maintains per-outlet compliance records.
Multi-branch dashboard
Chain retailers can monitor real-time sync status, IRN capture rates, and rejection alerts across all branches from a single view. Branch managers do not need access to the compliance dashboard.
STRN-based B2B invoicing
When a registered business customer makes a purchase, Taxonomy validates their STRN and generates a B2B e-invoice with the correct tax treatment — ensuring your commercial customers can claim their input tax.
Frequently asked questions
Does every retail sale need to be digitally invoiced, or only B2B sales?
Under the current mandate, the digital invoicing requirement covers taxable supplies. For retail businesses selling to end consumers, the practical requirement depends on your registration category and whether your sales are recorded as Annexure-C supplies. Consult your tax adviser for your specific situation — but if you are issuing sales tax invoices today, those invoices must be digital.
What is the CCTV requirement and does it affect our integration?
SRO 69(I)/2025 requires notified businesses to install CCTV at points of sale and retain footage for at least one month. This is a separate compliance requirement from the e-invoicing integration — Taxonomy handles the digital invoicing side; the CCTV requirement needs to be addressed at your premises level.
We have 15 branches. Do we need to set each one up separately?
All branches work within a single Taxonomy account. Each outlet is registered individually with FBR as required, but the PRAL connection and ongoing compliance are managed centrally by Taxonomy — not set up separately per branch.
Do we need to keep a separate billing or POS system?
No. Taxonomy is where you create your FBR-compliant sales invoices, so it replaces separate compliant billing. You can import your product list and prices at setup so the counter is fast from day one; if you also run a till for cash management, you simply raise the tax invoice in Taxonomy.
Can customers get a QR code on their receipt?
Yes. FBR-compliant invoices include a QR code that can be printed on customer receipts or sent digitally. The QR code encodes the IRN and allows buyers to verify the invoice’s FBR registration through the IRIS portal.
Related resources
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