The Re.1 PoS Service Fee on FBR Invoices Explained: What It Is and How It Shows on the Receipt
Look at the bottom of any FBR POS receipt and you will find a small line: PoS Service Fee: Re.1. Customers ask about it, cashiers get asked about it, and accountants ask how to record it. This guide explains what the line is, how it changes the totals, and what to settle with your accountant.
Key takeaways
- SRO 1006(I)/2021 lists a PoS service fee of Re.1 per invoice as a required line on the FBR invoice.
- It appears after the discount and is added to the payable amount.
- Your POS prints it automatically; the cashier does not type it.
- How you account for the fee is a question for your accountant: PaakiShop shows it on the receipt and in the register totals.
What is the PoS service fee?
The standard FBR invoice format includes a line for a point-of-sale service fee of Re.1/- per invoice. It is part of the layout in SRO 1006(I)/2021, next to the sale value, tax and discount lines. Because it is a required line, every compliant receipt shows it, whatever the size of the sale.
Where it appears in the totals
The totals block of the receipt reads from top to bottom like this:
- Total amount: the sale value of the items, before tax.
- Sales tax: the tax charged on the items.
- Discount (if any).
- PoS service fee: Re.1.
- Payable: the amount the customer owes, including the fee.
- Received: what the customer actually paid.
A worked example
A customer buys three items. The prices are without tax and the tax rate is 18%:
| Item | Price | Qty | Tax (18%) | Line total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati rice 5 kg | 1,850.00 | 1 | 333.00 | 2,183.00 |
| Cooking oil 5 L | 2,400.00 | 2 | 864.00 | 5,664.00 |
| Detergent 1 kg | 640.00 | 3 | 345.60 | 2,265.60 |
| Totals line | Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Total amount | 8,570.00 |
| Sales tax | 1,542.60 |
| Discount | 0.00 |
| PoS service fee | 1.00 |
| Payable | 10,113.60 |
The sample uses made-up items. You can try your own numbers in our free FBR invoice and sales tax calculator.
What to settle with your accountant
- How to record the Re.1. It is collected from the customer on the invoice, so decide with your accountant how it is booked in your accounts.
- Cash difference. If a customer pays the exact invoice total without the extra rupee, the receipt shows payable one rupee above received. Agree a simple counter rule for this.
- Credit notes. Ask whether the fee applies to a credit note for a sales return. PaakiShop's credit-note receipt does not add one; confirm the rule for your case. See how to post a sales return to FBR.
Not tax advice. Fees and notifications can change. Confirm the current rule with FBR or your tax consultant.
How PaakiShop shows it
PaakiShop prints the fee on every FBR receipt and shows Re.1 × number of invoices in the FBR register so you can see the total for the period. It is not something a cashier edits. See the layout in SRO 1006 invoice format explained and the finished receipt on the FBR digital invoice page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Re.1 PoS service fee?
It is a fee of Re.1 per invoice that SRO 1006(I)/2021 lists as a required line on the FBR POS invoice. It is added to the payable amount.
Does the fee change the tax on the invoice?
No. The fee is a separate line after the discount. The sales tax is calculated on the items.
Can the cashier remove the fee line?
No. It is a required line of the standard format, so PaakiShop prints it automatically on every FBR receipt.
Is the fee charged on every invoice, even small ones?
The format shows it on each invoice. Confirm the current rules with FBR or your tax consultant.
How do I see the total fee for a month?
The FBR register in PaakiShop shows the PoS service fees for the period, calculated as Re.1 for each reported sales invoice.
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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.
