Prepare for Saudi Arabia’s ongoing e-invoicing rollout
Saudi Arabia’s FATOORA mandatory e‑invoicing programme introduced its first phase on 4 December 2021, while the second phase (Integration Phase) began on 1 January 2023 and continues to roll out in waves. The most significant recent development is the expansion of Phase 2 to progressively smaller businesses, with ZATCA continuing to announce new integration waves and deadlines throughout 2025 and 2026.
What will change in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia operates a clearance and reporting model managed by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
- Businesses must integrate their invoicing systems directly with the ZATCA FATOORA platform as they enter Phase 2 rollout waves
- Invoices must meet strict technical requirements, including XML formats, UUIDs, QR codes, cryptographic stamps, and digital signatures
- The latest rollout waves now include smaller VAT-registered businesses, with revenue thresholds continuing to decrease as adoption expands across the economy
Saudi Arabia’s direction is clear: increasing automation, real-time compliance, and tighter integration between business systems and tax reporting.
Why B2BE?
B2BE brings proven experience from global e-invoicing mandates — supporting businesses across multiple countries, formats, and regulatory models. We help organisations:
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Ensure compliance with evolving local and international requirements
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Manage complex, multi-channel environments (EDI, PDF, portals, print)
Rather than treating e-invoicing as a local project, B2BE enables a scalable, future-ready approach — designed to adapt as Norwegian requirements evolve.
Understand what your organisation needs to do now — and what can wait.
Speak with a B2BE specialist to:
- Assess how your current e-invoicing workflow is doing
- Identify reporting and compliance gaps in your current processes
- Create a scalable strategy for future requirements