The second phase of the e invoicing process in Saudi Arabia is known as the integration phase, regulated by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA). This phase has been systematically organized, grouping businesses based on their annual revenue and providing each group with adequate time to comply with e invoicing requirements and avoid penalties.
Starting in November, Wave 11 begins its compliance period for the integration phase. If your business’s annual revenue reached SAR 15 million in 2022 or 2023, how can you ensure full compliance and integration with ZATCA’s system? This article provides a detailed guide.
Integration Phase Criteria for Wave 11
In April, ZATCA established criteria for selecting businesses included in Wave 11 for implementing the integration phase of e invoicing.
The authority specified that Wave 11 comprises all businesses with VAT-subject revenues exceeding SAR 15 million in either 2022 or 2023.
Upon setting the criteria for Wave 11, ZATCA began notifying targeted businesses to prepare for the integration phase with the FATOORA platform, starting from November 1, 2024, and continuing until January 31, 2025. This provides taxpayers with three months to fulfill the requirements.
This development aligns with Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation and digitalization goals, extending the progress achieved in the first phase of e invoicing, launched in December 2021.
In the first phase, businesses shifted from traditional invoicing to a unified e invoicing system that complies with ZATCA’s standards. This transition led to many positive outcomes, notably enhancing consumer protection throughout the Kingdom.
Notably, another group, Wave 10, is currently undergoing the integration phase, having started on October 1, and has until December 31, 2024, to complete the requirements.
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Integration Phase Requirements for Wave 11
The integration phase requires additional steps aimed at achieving greater transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. Key requirements include:
1. Connecting e Invoicing Systems to the FATOORA Platform
Integrating taxpayers’ e invoicing systems with the FATOORA platform is a primary requirement in the integration phase, ensuring direct invoice submission and tracking with ZATCA.
2. Using a Standardized Format for e Invoices
Businesses must issue invoices in a format that aligns with ZATCA’s technical standards to facilitate invoice verification and tracking.
3. Including Additional Information in e Invoices
Phase Two mandates additional data in each e invoice, including tax addresses and service types.
4. Adding a QR Code
Each invoice should include a QR code, allowing customers easy access to invoice details and enabling ZATCA to track financial transactions efficiently.
5. Specifying the Invoice Type
Taxpayers in the integration phase must include a title on each invoice indicating its type, such as “Tax Invoice” or “Simplified Invoice.”
Prepare for the Integration Phase with EZ Integrated Solutions
Whether you’re included in Wave 10, Wave 11, or a future wave of the integration phase, finding a trusted e invoicing solutions provider approved by ZATCA is essential to ensure full, secure integration with the FATOORA platform.
EZ Integrated is an approved provider of e invoicing solutions in Saudi Arabia. We offer advanced and diverse integration solutions tailored to the needs of various businesses, ensuring the connection of your accounting systems with the ZATCA system, FATOORA, and continuous technical support to ensure compliance and full system integration.
Contact us today for a free consultation to identify the optimal e invoicing solutions for your business!