The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has made electronic receipts mandatory for hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and wedding halls across the province under its Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS).
Businesses that fail to comply with the new requirement could face fines ranging from Rs. 400,000 to Rs. 1 million, according to directives issued by the authority.
Under the rules, all relevant businesses must integrate their invoicing systems with EIMS and issue electronically generated receipts to customers for transactions. Businesses conducting sales without generating receipts through the digital system may also face penalties.
The initiative aims to bring commercial transactions under digital monitoring, improve transparency in tax collection and strengthen oversight of sales tax payments.
According to the PRA, the electronic system will maintain digital records of business activities and tax-related transactions, helping authorities monitor compliance and prevent tax evasion.
The requirement applies to hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, marriage halls and other relevant businesses operating throughout Punjab.
