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Saudi Arabia e-Invoicing

Updated 15 February 2026

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Avalara

B2B

phased

since 4 December 2021

Phased rollout with real-time integration with ZATCA platform. Phase 2 integration waves ongoing through June 2026.

B2G

mandatory

since 4 December 2021

Mandatory ZATCA Fatoorah e-invoicing system for all B2G transactions with Phase 2 real-time reporting requirements.

B2C

mandatory

since 4 December 2021

Mandatory simplified e-invoicing for B2C transactions through ZATCA Fatoorah system with QR code requirements.

Penalties cover: Non-compliance with e-invoicing regulations

View penalty information, exemptions, and cross-border requirements for Saudi Arabia.

UBL 2.1 (Universal Business Language) format

ZATCA Technical Specifications v3.0.1

UBL 2.1 XML with ZATCA-specific extensions

Digital signatures with X.509 certificates

QR codes for simplified invoices

Archiving Requirements:

6 years standard retention per ZATCA VAT Implementing Regulations Article 66 ; 11 years for movable capital assets; 15 years for immovable capital assets; Storage must be within Saudi Arabia.

Access Saudi Arabia's UBL 2.1 (Universal Business Language) format, ZATCA Technical Specifications v3.0.1 standards, UBL 2.1 XML with ZATCA-specific extensions, Digital signatures with X.509 certificates, QR codes for simplified invoices format specifications, clearance model details, and archiving requirements.

N/A

No SAF-T implementation; Saudi Arabia uses ZATCA Fatoorah system with real-time reporting.

Access detailed regulatory announcements and implementation guidance.

Phase 1: E-invoice generation mandatory

4 December 2021

National