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🚨 Important Client Advisory | Revised Sales Tax Late Filing Penalties Effective from FY 2026-27

The Federal Budget has introduced significant amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990, increasing the penalties for the late filing of Sales Tax Returns. Businesses are advised to ensure timely payment and submission of returns to avoid unnecessary financial penalties.

Sales Tax Payment Due Date: 15th of Every Month
Sales Tax Return Filing Due Date: 18th of Every Month

To ensure timely compliance, please provide your purchase records, sales invoices, import details, and other relevant documents well before the due dates.

Accountancy & Tax Direct is here to help you stay compliant and penalty-free.

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE – Sales Tax Biometric Re-Verification 🚨

As per SRO 350(I)/2024, all eligible Sales Tax registered persons are required to complete their Biometric Re-Verification during July 2026.

Applicable for:

• Individuals registered under Sales Tax
• Members of AOPs
• Directors of single-member companies

Visit your nearest NADRA e-Sahulat Centre
Bring your Original CNIC
Deadline: 31st July 2026

⚠️ Failure to complete verification may result in restrictions on Sales Tax return filing.

For assistance and guidance, feel free to contact us.

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak

9 Zil Hajj ki Fajr se 13 Zil Hajj ki Asar tak har farz namaz ke baad Takbeer-e-Tashreeq parhna wajib hai.

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ

Allah Ta’ala hum sab ki qurbani, ibadat aur duaaon ko qabool farmaye aur is Eid ko hum sab ke liye khushiyon, barkaton aur rehmaton ka zariya banaye. Aameen 🤲

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak!
— From ATD Team

According to Sales Tax General Order No. 6 of 2024, issued by the FBR on 21 May 2026, all registered persons engaged in the production and packaging of milk, including toll manufacturers, are required to install an FBR-authorized Electronic Production Monitoring System by 30 June 2026.

The system includes hardware such as industrial barcode scanners, counting sensors, IP cameras, PLCs, UPS systems, and software for real-time production tracking, object counting, transmission of data to the FBR’s central unit, detection of unexpected stoppages, and legal analytics.

Only vendors authorized by the FBR are permitted to supply, install, and maintain the system. Tax authorities will also designate focal persons to facilitate the implementation process.

🧾 Need to modify or cancel an invoice on the FBR IRIS Digital Invoicing System?
No worries — the process is simple when you follow the right steps. ✔️

From invoice search to approval timelines, here’s everything you need to know in one quick guide.

⏳ Remember: Invoices can be edited/cancelled within 72 hours of submission.

For professional tax & invoicing assistance, feel free to contact us.
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