The first phase of e-invoicing (the electronic issuance and filing phase) has come into effect, covering all taxpayers subject to VAT in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - excluding non-resident taxpayers and any third parties that issue tax invoices on behalf of the taxable supplier.
The first phase of e-invoicing has come into effect.
The <a href="https://zatca.gov.sa/ar/E-Invoicing/Introduction/FAQ/Pages/default.The first stage of e-invoicing (the electronic issuance and filing stage) is to completely stop using handwritten invoices or invoices written by computers through text editing programs or number analysis programs, as well as ensuring that there is a technical solution for e-invoicing that is compatible with its previously announced requirements. In addition to ensuring that electronic invoices are issued and saved with all elements, including the QR Code, the invoice serial number for simplified tax invoices, and the tax number of the buyer registered in VAT for tax invoices, in addition to ensuring that the title of the invoice is included according to the type of invoice issued.
"Zakat, Tax and Customs" noted the great awareness of a large percentage of taxpayers and their readiness before the date set for the implementation of the first phase of the project, which confirms the role played by the Authority to prepare private sector establishments and raise their awareness of the requirements of the application of electronic invoicing.
During the last phase, the Authority has been continuing its awareness efforts in order to enhance the awareness of all taxpayers, as it worked on launching a detailed guide that contains a detailed explanation of the definitions related to e-invoicing, clarifying the categories subject to the e-invoicing regulation, as well as the types of electronic invoices as well as the types of transactions.
During the last phase, the Authority has been continuing its awareness efforts in order to enhance the awareness of all taxpayers. <The Authority also launched an e-invoicing educational journey on its website, which includes all the information and details related to e-invoicing, including: Definitions, application phases, requirements for each of the two phases, as well as the prohibitions of e-invoicing solutions.
The Authority has also launched an e-invoicing learning journey on its website, which includes all the information and details related to e-invoicing. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZTCA) invited taxpayers subject to e-invoicing and all interested parties to contact it for any inquiries related to e-invoicing (FATURA) through the unified call center number (19993), which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or the "Ask ZTCA" account on Twitter (@zatca_Care) or through email.
The ZTCA has provided a comprehensive list of e-invoicing solutions on its website.
