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E-Invoicing Regulations in Saudi Arabia
On December 4th, 2020, it was decided in Saudi Arabia that electronic invoicing will be introduced from December 4th, 2021. All taxpayers who are resident in KSA are then obliged to issue electronic invoices, direct debits and credits for all transactions and taxable deliveries. Cross-border transactions are also covered by this regulation and an electronic invoice must be issued for these as well.
The main aim of this decision is to limit the shadow economy, to promote fair competition and consumer protection, and to combat trade and tax fraud.
The implementation of the e-invoicing system should take place in two phases:
Phase One – Generation Phase
December 4th, 2021
Taxpayers are required to generate, store and issue an electronic copy to the customer of compliant electronic tax invoices and notes using compliant e-invoicing systems.
Phase Two – Integration Phase
January 1st, 2023
Integration of taxpayer e-invoicing systems with ZATCA in waves by targeted taxpayer groups. Taxpayers Will be notified by ZATCA on the date of their integration at least 6 months in advance.
ZATCA/GAZT Requirements
- Tamper-Proof with Auto-Tamper-detection.
- Generate, Store and Archive Invoices, Credit Notes & Debit Notes electronically.
- Sequential Invoicing with Counter for entry logging.
- UUID with Cryptographic Stamp and Invoice Hash printed.
- Compliant to Prohibited Functions Requirements
- Automated Outcomes
Generate
- e-invoice-KSA XML or Printable PDF/A3 with embedded XML, QR-Code and VAT Registration number
- Automated data transfer to enReport-KSA-VAT
- Automated Sales Ledger for input to ERP / Financial Systems
- Custom Printable & E-Print Invoice
- E-Delivery of Invoice
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