How to Create an FBR-Compliant Invoice in Pakistan (Step by Step)

Creating an FBR-compliant invoice requires specific information and must be submitted to FBR electronically. Here is a step-by-step guide.

Required Fields on an FBR-Compliant Invoice

Every FBR-compliant invoice must include:

• Seller NTN — your National Tax Number
• Seller name and address — your registered business details
• Buyer NTN (if registered) — your client's NTN
• Buyer name and address
• Invoice number — sequential, cannot be reused
• Invoice date
• Description of goods/services
• Quantity and unit price
• Tax amount (GST, Sales Tax as applicable)
• Total amount

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Get Your NTN Register at FBR IRIS portal if you have not already. You need an NTN to issue compliant invoices.

Step 2: Use an FBR-Integrated Platform Manual invoices in Word or Excel cannot be submitted to FBR automatically. Use a platform like DigitalAccounts.pk that handles FBR submission automatically.

Step 3: Add Your Client Enter your client's name, address, and NTN. For unregistered buyers, their CNIC may be used.

Step 4: Create the Invoice Add your line items, quantities, and prices. The platform calculates tax automatically.

Step 5: Submit and Send The platform submits the invoice to FBR and sends a PDF to your client simultaneously.

Create your first FBR-compliant invoice →