The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to introduce online monitoring of business activities across Pakistan to improve tax transparency and documentation. According to an official notification, more than 14 types of businesses will be required to install Point of Sale (POS) systems that will connect directly with the FBR system for real-time reporting of sales and services.
Under the new rules, hotels, restaurants, guest houses, marriage halls, marquees, and race clubs must install POS systems. However, businesses that do not have air-conditioning facilities will be exempt from this requirement.
The notification also states that shops, clubs, hospitals, and beauty parlors must be integrated into the FBR system. Courier and cargo services operating in cities are included as well. In addition, dentists, physiotherapists, plastic and hair surgeons, veterinary doctors, medical laboratories, and X-ray, CT scan, and MRI centers have been directed to install POS systems.
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Beauty salons, massage centers, pedicure centers, and private hospitals are also covered under the new policy. Hospitals charging a fee of 500 rupees will be exempt. Health clubs, gyms, swimming pools, multipurpose clubs, civil and non-civil polo clubs, chartered accountants, and cost management accountants must also comply with the new requirement.
The notification further mentions that clubs and gymkhanas in major cities including Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad will be part of the system. Retailers, manufacturers, importers, foreign exchange dealers, currency exchange companies, private educational institutions, and vocational training institutes must also ensure integration. Institutions charging a monthly fee of 1,000 rupees will be exempt. Overall, the move toward online monitoring of business activities is aimed at strengthening tax compliance and improving financial transparency nationwide.
