Coal mine owners say will ensure sales tax compliance, digital invoicing

Coal mine owners in Hyderabad have pledged to comply with sales tax rules and to adopt the Federal Board of Revenue's digital invoicing, according to Business Recorder. The pledge followed talks between Sajjad Akbar Khan, the chief commissioner of Inland Revenue at Hyderabad, and Najeeb-ur-Rehman, general secretary of the All Pakistan Mine Owners' Association.

Earlier, on September 12, 2026, the regional tax office had told the operators that locally mined coal attracts sales tax of Rs700 per metric ton or 18 percent of value, whichever amount is greater. In a letter dated September 16, the association voluntarily agreed to pay the levy under item 47 of the Eighth Schedule.

Authorities also cautioned that any short payment could trigger recovery proceedings, default surcharge and penalties. Members have been told by the association to install hardware and software, register, and link with the FBR system, enabling them to issue electronic invoices on a routine basis. Officials stressed that such integration is a legal requirement for registered persons.