Punjab Mandates E-Receipts for Hotels, Restaurants, and Wedding Halls

The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has introduced a mandatory requirement for hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and wedding halls across Punjab to issue electronic receipts under its Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS). This move aims to bring business transactions under digital monitoring and improve transparency in tax collection.

According to the directives, businesses that fail to comply with the new rules could face fines ranging from Rs. 400,000 to Rs. 1 million. All relevant businesses must integrate their invoicing systems with EIMS and provide customers with electronically generated receipts for transactions.

The PRA stated that the digital system would maintain an electronic record of commercial activities and tax-related transactions, helping to improve oversight and prevent tax evasion. The requirement applies to hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, marriage halls, and other relevant businesses operating across Punjab.

This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen the monitoring of sales tax payments and ensure that all transactions are properly documented. By mandating e-receipts, the authority aims to create a more accountable and transparent business environment.

Businesses are advised to promptly integrate their systems with EIMS to avoid penalties. The PRA's move is expected to significantly enhance tax compliance and contribute to higher revenue collection in the province.