SRO 1006 FBR Invoice Format Explained: Every Field on the Receipt, Block by Block
What must appear on an FBR POS invoice under SRO 1006(I)/2021: business details, invoice details, item-wise tax, totals, fiscal number, FBR logo and QR code.
FBR did not leave the receipt layout to each shop's imagination. SRO 1006(I)/2021 notified a standard invoice format for point-of-sale retailers. Once you know its four blocks, you can check any FBR receipt, yours or a competitor's, in under a minute. Here is each block in plain language.
Key takeaways
- The standard receipt has four blocks: business details, invoice details, item-wise transaction details, and FBR details.
- Prices are shown without tax, with the tax rate and tax amount beside each item.
- A Re.1 PoS service fee line, the fiscal invoice number, the FBR logo and a QR code are part of the layout.
- PaakiShop prints every field automatically and tells you which setup details are still missing.
Block A: business details
The top of the receipt says who is selling:
- Business or brand name and complete address
- STRN and NTN
- The tax office (tax formation) the business is registered with
- The unique PoS registration number
These come from your FBR Setup, so they are typed once and printed on every receipt. If one is missing, PaakiShop shows a warning on screen (never on the paper) so you can fix it before the customer sees an incomplete receipt.
Block B: invoice details
- A unique, sequential invoice number
- Date and time of the sale
- Mode of payment, such as cash, card or cheque
- For larger or business sales, the buyer's name
Invoice numbers must not repeat, which is another reason to bill from one system rather than hand-written books.
Block C: transaction details
This is the body of the receipt, item by item:
| Column | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Description | The item sold. |
| Price | Unit price excluding tax. |
| Tax rate | The sales tax rate for the item (0% for exempt items). |
| Quantity | How many were sold. |
| Tax amount | The sales tax on that line. |
| Line total | Price times quantity, plus tax. |
Below the items come the totals: total sale value, sales tax, discount (if any), the Re.1 PoS service fee, the amount payable and the amount received. We explain the fee in the Re.1 PoS service fee explained.
Block D: FBR details
- The FBR fiscal invoice number returned by FBR
- The FBR PoS invoicing logo
- A QR code that the buyer can scan
- A line inviting the buyer to verify the invoice through the Tax Asaan mobile app or by SMS to 9966
Verification is covered in FBR QR code and verification.
What changes on a credit-note receipt
A sales return printed as a credit note keeps the same layout and swaps a few labels: it is headed Credit note (sales return), shows Against invoice # with the original invoice number, uses its own FBR credit note number, and shows the credit amount and what was refunded. See how to post a sales return to FBR.
A 60-second receipt check
- Top of the receiptAre the business name, address, STRN/NTN, tax office and PoS number all there?
- Invoice lineIs there a unique invoice number, a date and time, and the payment mode?
- ItemsIs every price without tax, with a tax rate and tax amount beside it?
- TotalsDo you see total, tax, discount, the Re.1 fee, payable and received?
- BottomAre the FBR number, FBR logo, QR code and verification line printed?
Sample only. You can see a labelled sample receipt on the FBR digital invoice page. It uses made-up data.
Frequently asked questions
What is SRO 1006(I)/2021?
It is the notification in which FBR set a standardized invoice format for point-of-sale retailers. The receipt layout in this guide follows it.
Must the price on the receipt include tax?
The standard layout shows the unit price excluding tax, with the tax rate and tax amount shown separately.
Where does the FBR invoice number come from?
FBR returns it after your POS submits the invoice. Your software prints it on the receipt.
Can I print the receipt on a thermal roll?
Yes. PaakiShop prints the FBR receipt for 80 mm and 58 mm thermal rolls.
What if my business details are incomplete?
PaakiShop shows which mandatory details are missing so you can fix them in FBR Setup before the receipt goes to a customer.
Print the FBR invoice format automatically
Every SRO 1006 field on thermal or A4, with FBR number, logo and QR. Free 3-day trial.
See FBR invoicing in PaakiShopStart free 3-day trialPlease note: this guide explains how FBR POS invoicing and PaakiShop work, in plain language. It is general information, not tax or legal advice. Tax rules and FBR procedures can change, so confirm anything specific to your business with your tax consultant or FBR. PaakiShop integrates with FBR's fiscalization service; it is not an official FBR product.
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Written by PaakiShop Team
Specialist in Agentic Commerce and Global retail ecosystems. Passionate about empowering local entrepreneurs through high-performance technology.
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