Sindh's restaurant scene, especially in Karachi, is one of the busiest in the country and the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has been steadily tightening how restaurant sales are reported.
Under SRB's online integration rules, many restaurants must connect their POS to SRB so every bill is reported in real time, with an official invoice number and a QR code the customer can verify. The tax rate also depends on how the customer pays, which makes correct POS setup essential.
This guide explains who must integrate, how SRB integration works, the current tax rates and how to set it up properly.
Key Takeaways
SRB requires POS integration for restaurants with more than one branch in Sindh, or turnover above Rs 5 million in the previous twelve tax periods, along with other notified categories.
Restaurant sales are taxed at 15%, reduced to 8% for card, wallet or QR payments (confirm current rates with SRB).
Restaurants with SRB-integrated POS can apply to charge 15% on digital payments as well and claim input tax.
SRB's Sales Data Controller links your POS to SRB, and customers can verify invoices by QR code.
Non-compliance can lead to heavy penalties and sealing of premises.
What Is SRB POS Integration?
SRB POS integration connects your restaurant's POS to the Sindh Revenue Board's computerized system so that sales are reported live. It works through SRB's Sales Data Controller (SDC):
Your POS records the sale.
The SDC sends the invoice data to SRB.
SRB issues an official invoice number.
The bill prints with the SRB invoice number and a QR code.
Customers can verify the invoice by scanning the QR code or using SRB's mobile app.
SRB provides its POS integration software at no cost, and it can work alongside your existing POS or accounting software.
Who Must Integrate with SRB?
According to SRB guidance, restaurant categories required to integrate include:
Restaurants with more than one branch in Sindh
Restaurants whose turnover exceeded Rs 5 million in the preceding twelve tax periods
Restaurants in hotels
International restaurant franchises
Restaurants in shopping malls
Other categories notified under SRB's online integration rules
If your restaurant falls into any of these categories, integration is mandatory. Even if it doesn't, integration may be needed to apply certain tax treatments, so check with SRB.
SRB Tax Rates for Restaurants
SRB Restaurant Lists: 15% or 8% on Card Payments?
SRB publishes two lists on its website showing which rate each restaurant may charge on digital payments:
List | What it means |
|---|---|
List A | Restaurants allowed to charge 15% Sindh sales tax on both cash and digital payments, with input tax adjustment |
List B | Restaurants required to charge 8% when customers pay by debit card, credit card, mobile wallet or QR code |
How a restaurant gets on List A. It must apply to SRB for permission, and the permission only covers branches whose POS is integrated with SRB.
How customers can check. Customers can check the lists on SRB’s website, or ask the restaurant to show its written SRB permission, before paying 15% on a card payment.
Why it matters for your POS. Your system must apply the rate that matches your list. A List B restaurant charging 15% on card payments is over-collecting tax from customers.
What Your SRB Invoice Must Show
A compliant restaurant bill typically includes:
Restaurant name, address and SRB registration number
SRB-issued invoice number
QR code for verification
Date, time and POS identification
Items, quantities and prices
Payment method
Sindh sales tax rate and amount
Total amount payable
How to Set Up SRB POS Integration
Step 1: Confirm SRB registration
Make sure your restaurant and each branch are correctly registered with SRB.
Step 2: Apply for POS integration
Apply through SRB's process for online integration. After verification, SRB provides access and credentials for its system.
Step 3: Connect your POS to the Sales Data Controller
Your POS is linked to SRB's SDC so invoices are reported automatically.
Step 4: Configure tax rules
Set rates by payment method according to your SRB status (8% list or 15% dispensation list).
Step 5: Test invoices
Confirm that SRB invoice numbers are received, QR codes print and invoices can be verified.
Step 6: Handle returns properly
Use credit notes for returns and exchanges. SRB's system generates the matching entry against the original invoice.
Step 7: Plan for outages
Ensure invoices are stored during internet outages and uploaded when the connection returns.
Step 8: Reconcile with your returns
Make sure integrated sales match the sales declared in your monthly SRB returns and Annex-C.
Step 9: Train your team
Cashiers should understand tax by payment method, credit notes and what to do if reporting fails.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
SRB treats integration seriously. Penalties for failing to integrate or for issuing bills outside the integrated system can be heavy, including fines of up to Rs 100,000 or the amount of tax involved (whichever is higher), and possible sealing of premises. Repeat violations can lead to further action.
Common SRB Integration Mistakes
Wrong rate for your SRB status. Restaurants not on the 15% dispensation list must charge 8% on digital payments.
Bills issued outside the integrated POS. Manual bills during busy hours break compliance.
Deleting cancelled bills. Returns and exchanges should go through credit notes.
Delivery orders left out. Orders from Foodpanda and other platforms must be part of your reported sales. See Foodpanda integration with POS and ERP.
Annex-C mismatches. Declared sales in returns must match what was reported through the POS.
Each branch on a different system. Multi-branch restaurants should use one integrated system for consistent reporting.
Beyond Compliance: Running a Better Restaurant
Integration keeps you compliant, but the right system can also:
Calculate recipe costs and food cost percentage
Deduct ingredients from stock with every sale
Send kitchen order tickets to the right station
Control voids, discounts and refunds with an audit trail
Report sales, cash and profit across all branches
Connect accounts and payroll in one system
Read our full guide to restaurant management software in Pakistan.
SRB vs FBR: Do You Need Both?
Restaurant sales tax on services in Sindh is collected by SRB, not FBR. FBR's draft SRO 288(I)/2026 brings hospitality businesses into its online integration framework under the income tax rules once finalized, and businesses selling goods may also have FBR obligations. See what SRO 288(I)/2026 means for your business and which businesses must integrate with FBR.
Have outlets in Punjab too? See our guide to PRA POS integration for restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SRB restaurant list?
SRB publishes a list of restaurants allowed to charge 15% sales tax on card and digital payments (List A), and a list of restaurants required to charge 8% on those payments (List B). Customers can check them on SRB’s website.
Which restaurants must integrate with SRB?
Restaurants with more than one branch in Sindh, those with turnover above Rs 5 million in the preceding twelve tax periods, and other notified categories such as hotel restaurants, international franchises and mall outlets.
What is the SRB tax rate for restaurants?
Restaurant services are taxed at 15%, reduced to 8% when customers pay by card, mobile wallet or QR code. Integrated restaurants can apply to charge 15% on digital payments and claim input tax. Confirm current rates with SRB.
What is the SRB Sales Data Controller?
It's the SRB component that connects your POS to SRB's system, reporting invoices and returning official SRB invoice numbers.
Does SRB charge for POS integration?
SRB provides its POS integration software at no cost. You may still have costs for your own POS, hardware and setup.
How do customers verify an SRB invoice?
By scanning the QR code on the bill or using SRB's mobile app to confirm the invoice was reported.
How are returns handled in SRB integration?
Through credit notes. SRB's system generates the matching entry against the original invoice.
Get SRB-Integrated with Bizloom ERP
Bizloom ERP is based in Karachi and helps restaurants across Sindh set up compliant, integrated POS systems on ERPNext. We can:
Set up POS for dine-in, takeaway and delivery across your branches
Configure SRB tax rates by payment method and SRB status
Set up kitchen order tickets, recipes and ingredient inventory
Connect delivery orders and reconcile platform payouts
Integrate accounts, payroll and owner dashboards
Host securely with managed ERP hosting
Explore our ERP for Retail & POS solution and FBR integration services.
Need your restaurant SRB-compliant? Book a Free ERP Assessment with Bizloom ERP and we'll review your billing setup and show you how integration would work across your branches.