Saudi electronic invoice requirements | Fields and QR checklist

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Document type is clearChoose an ordinary invoice, tax invoice or simplified tax invoice according to the business and customer situation.Seller details are completeReview the name, address and VAT number where registration applies. Do not add a VAT number for an unregistered business.Invoice number and dateUse a unique number and clear sequence, and check the issue date before sending the document.Items and amounts are correctEnter service or product descriptions, quantity, price and any discount, then review the total.VAT is calculatedFor taxable transactions, review the 15% rate, pre-tax value, VAT and gross total.QR can be checkedOpen the generated file and confirm the QR is clear. A decorative image is not invoice data encoding.A retrievable copy is keptKeep the invoice and records of related adjustments or notes according to your business's policy.Phase 2 is separateIf your organization belongs to an integration wave, verify solution readiness, integration and operational testing instead of relying on a marketing phrase.

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Is this checklist an official ZATCA document?

No. This is an independent Fawtar checklist. Refer to ZATCA's guidelines and decisions for your circumstances.

Do I need Phase 2 simply because I issued an invoice?

Not necessarily. Phase 2 has specific waves and integration requirements. Check your organization's notification and the solution and operational integration requirements.

Saudi electronic invoice checklist

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Short questions

Is this checklist an official ZATCA document?

Do I need Phase 2 simply because I issued an invoice?