Pakistan Implements New E-Invoicing Rules for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

• Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has clarified new electronic invoicing rules for importers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods.
• The new rules will apply from February 1, 2024.
• Taxpayers in these categories will be required to issue real-time electronic tax invoices and retain them for six years.
• The expectations on taxpayers regarding electronic invoicing were set out in S.R.O. 1525 (1)/2023 in November 2023.
• S.R.O. 28(I)/2024 confirms the February 1 implementation date and allows registered persons to request an extension if they can justify the need for extra time.
• Fast-moving consumer goods refer to consumer goods supplied in retail marketing based on daily consumer demand, excluding durable goods.

Source: answerconnect.cch.com

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