PRA’s directive to hotel owners

Lahore: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has ordered all hotel owners in the province to fully install the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS) by the end of this month. Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra warned during a meeting with a delegation from the Hotels Association that businesses issuing counterfeit electronic receipts will face severe penalties.

The meeting focused on implementing EIMS in the hotel industry and ensuring tax compliance. Both parties discussed methods to bring the entire hotel sector into the tax system, as well as reviewing installation processes and technical requirements. The Hotels Association pledged full cooperation with PRA initiatives to enhance the tax system and promote digitalization.

Sipra emphasized that issuing accurate digital receipts to customers for provided services is legally mandatory. He urged hotel owners to complete the installation promptly and pay their taxes on schedule, stressing that widespread cooperation could simplify, increase transparency, and improve the efficiency of the tax system. The Chairman also cautioned that those found involved in fraud regarding electronic receipts would be closely monitored and subject to substantial fines.

Both sides agreed to strengthen coordination and hold periodic consultations to address industry-related concerns.