FBR Licensed Integrators in Pakistan: Official Overview & Architecture
An objective guide to understanding FBR's licensed integrator regulatory framework, the role of PRAL, commercial integrator channels, and where software platforms like DIFBR fit.
Official List of FBR Licensed Integrators
According to the official list published on the Federal Board of Revenue portal (fbr.gov.pk):
PRAL
Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (Provides free integration on demand per FBR rules).
Haball (Pvt) Ltd
Corporate payments and electronic tax integration.
WebDNAWorks
Technology and digital compliance integration services.
EY Ford Rhodes
Enterprise tax advisory and corporate systems integration.
OpenPort Pakistan
Supply chain and logistics digital tax connectivity.
TMR Consulting
ERP implementation and fiscal connectivity consulting.
NatureTech
Information systems and fiscalization solutions.
Dynamic Resources
Technology infrastructure and compliance systems.
Where Does DIFBR Fit in This Ecosystem?
DIFBR is a digital invoicing and business compliance software platform. DIFBR is not itself listed as an FBR licensed integrator, and does not misrepresent itself as one.
A licensed integrator provides the transmission tunnel to FBR. However, companies still require an operational business software system to create invoices, calculate 236G and 236H withholding taxes, validate HS codes, print receipts with official QR codes and IRNs, and generate monthly Annexure-C return summaries.
DIFBR provides that complete software platform. Your enterprise connects its ERP or POS to DIFBR, and DIFBR formats your transactions to conform with official FBR Digital Invoicing standards, interfacing with the appropriate integration channel (such as PRAL or authorized channels) applicable to your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clarifications on FBR licensing, PRAL, and digital invoicing software.
What is an FBR Licensed Integrator?
An FBR Licensed Integrator is an organization officially licensed by the Federal Board of Revenue under relevant Sales Tax Rules (e.g. S.R.O. 69(I)/2025) to act as a licensed gateway connecting taxpayers' POS/ERP systems to FBR's Electronic Invoice Monitoring System.
Who are the current official FBR licensed integrators?
According to FBR's official published registry, licensed integrators include: PRAL (Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited), Haball (Pvt) Ltd, WebDNAWorks, EY Ford Rhodes, OpenPort Pakistan, TMR Consulting, NatureTech, and Dynamic Resources.
Is DIFBR on the official FBR licensed integrator list?
No. DIFBR is a private digital invoicing and compliance management software platform developed by Cloud ERP 360 (Private) Limited. DIFBR is not itself listed as an FBR licensed integrator. It provides the application software, business ERP connectors, tax calculators, and payload formatters that connect through applicable official channels (including PRAL or authorized intermediaries).
Do notified businesses have to pay for integration through PRAL?
FBR rules state that PRAL acts as a licensed integrator and provides integration services free of cost on demand to notified taxpayers, while commercial third-party licensed integrators may charge integration fees.
Why do businesses use DIFBR if PRAL or licensed integrators exist?
Licensed integrators provide the communication pipe, but businesses still need operational software to create sales orders, calculate 236G/H withholding tax, manage inventory, handle barcode scanning, print receipts with IRN and QR codes, and generate Annexure-C reports. DIFBR provides this complete operational software layer.
How does DIFBR connect with FBR systems?
DIFBR structures customer transaction payloads to conform strictly with official FBR Digital Invoicing technical documentation and API specifications, interfacing through the appropriate integration channel configured for your enterprise.
Can businesses switch integration channels within DIFBR?
Yes. DIFBR is channel-agnostic. The software abstracts tax schemas so you can route invoices through PRAL or licensed intermediaries without rewriting your ERP or POS.
Where can I verify the official list of FBR licensed integrators?
You can view the authentic, up-to-date list directly on the Federal Board of Revenue's official portal at fbr.gov.pk.