Islamabad (Web Desk) – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a directive requiring all registered businesses to integrate their systems with the national tax network within one week, in a significant move aimed at expanding the country’s tax base.
An official notification has been issued, making compliance within the stipulated timeframe mandatory. According to private media reports, the notification mandates that all business units using Point of Sale (POS) machines be connected to the FBR’s central system.
The directive applies to hotels, guest houses, marriage halls, clubs, intercity transport operators, courier services, and cargo operators. In addition, beauty parlors, slimming centers, beauty clinics, hair transplant centers, private clinics, dental clinics, and plastic surgery practices are now required to register with the FBR’s system to ensure income records are properly linked to the central database.
Laboratories, veterinary doctors, diagnostic and X-ray centers, private hospitals, healthcare consultants, and other healthcare service providers will also fall under the new tax system. Similarly, health clubs, swimming pools, fitness centers, and multipurpose clubs must comply.
FBR confirmed that prominent clubs including Karachi Gymkhana, Royal Palm, Chenab Club, Islamabad Club, and Lahore Gymkhana will also be brought into the tax network. Chartered accountant firms and cost and management service providers are included under the directive.
The notification further specifies that educational institutions charging a monthly fee of PKR 1,000 or more are required to connect to the FBR system. Under Section 33 of the Income Tax Ordinance, linking with the tax system is a fundamental compliance requirement, and installation of POS machines is mandatory for the relevant businesses.
The FBR’s latest measures aim to improve transparency, ensure accurate income reporting, and broaden the formal tax base across multiple sectors.
