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Saudi e-invoicing guide • ZATCA • Fatoora

ZATCA e-invoicing: From issuing invoices to Fatoora integration

E-invoicing is more than printing a QR code. It involves structured electronic documents and technical requirements that vary by document type and integration stage.

Phase 1 versus Phase 2

Phase 1 covers generating and storing e-invoices and associated notes. Phase 2 adds technical requirements and integration with ZATCA’s Fatoora platform, rolling out to eligible businesses in waves.

Standard B2B tax invoices

Standard tax invoices use the Clearance workflow: XML documents are submitted to Fatoora for clearance before the cleared invoice is presented to the buyer, under applicable rules.

Simplified B2C tax invoices

Simplified invoices are commonly used for consumer sales and follow the signing and reporting workflow, subject to ZATCA timing and technical requirements.

What do XML, signatures and QR mean?

XML is a structured machine-readable format. Signatures, hashes and QR codes play specific roles depending on invoice type and integration stage. Adding a QR image alone does not establish complete compliance.

How can Every Way help?

Every Way brings accounting, POS, inventory, purchasing, an online store and e-invoicing workflows together, including standard and simplified invoices, debit and credit notes, and branch setup. Proper operation requires business configuration and ZATCA onboarding/testing.

Is a VAT number needed to register?

No. Create a trial workspace without entering VAT or national address information in the registration form. Complete those details later during branch e-invoicing setup.

Does the ZATCA logo mean certification?

No. The logo identifies the official authority and its public requirements. It does not imply official endorsement, accreditation or partnership.

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