ZATCA e-invoicing system for businesses in Riyadh
From cafés in Olaya to contractors in the Second Industrial City, Riyadh businesses issue tax invoices every day. Daftarix gives them a ZATCA e-invoicing system in Arabic and English, ready for Phase 2 integration with Fatoora and connected to their CRM and help desk.
- Phase 2 ready: Fatoora integration
- Wave 25: integrate from 1 Feb 2027
- Invoices in Arabic and English
Serving RiyadhOlaya · KAFD · Al Malaz · Al KharjZATCA e-invoicing in Riyadh: what applies to your business
Riyadh is the capital and the Kingdom’s largest business market, and it is also where ZATCA has its headquarters. The e-invoicing rules are national, so a café in Al Malaz and a consultancy in KAFD follow the same two phases. Phase 1, in force since 4 December 2021, requires tax invoices to be generated and stored electronically by a compliant system, with a QR code on simplified invoices. Phase 2 links your system to ZATCA’s Fatoora platform, wave by wave.
For many Riyadh companies the question now is timing. ZATCA brings businesses into Phase 2 in waves based on revenue, and Wave 25 reaches every business whose VAT-taxable revenue passed SAR 187,500 in any year from 2022 to 2025, with integration starting on 1 February 2027. With Daftarix you issue compliant invoices today and connect to Fatoora when your wave arrives, without changing the way your team sells.
Serving businesses across Riyadh and nearby cities
Daftarix runs in the cloud, so your team can issue ZATCA-compliant invoices from any district of Riyadh or the towns around it.
- Al Yasmin
- Al Nakheel
- Al Malqa
- Hittin
- Al Sahafah
- Al Narjis
- Olaya
- Al Sulimaniyah
- Al Malaz
- Al Murabba
- Al Wurud
- King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
- King Fahd Road
- Diplomatic Quarter
- Al Rawdah
- Qurtubah
- Al Naseem
- Al Rayyan
- Second Industrial City
- Al Sulay
- Al Masani
- Diriyah
- Al Kharj
- Al Muzahimiyah
- Huraymila
- Durma
E-invoicing for Riyadh’s key industries
Retail, cafés and restaurants
Busy counters, especially during Riyadh Season, need a simplified tax invoice with a QR code at every sale, reported to ZATCA within 24 hours under Phase 2.
Contracting and construction
Suppliers to Riyadh’s construction projects issue standard B2B tax invoices, which Phase 2 clears through Fatoora before the buyer receives them.
Wholesale and distribution
High invoice volumes, credit notes for returns and customers across the city, all kept on one record with the deal and the payment.
Clinics and service businesses
Appointments, invoices and client questions handled together, with tax invoices in Arabic and English.
Hotels and hospitality
Hotels and serviced apartments invoice guests, event groups and corporate accounts, with simplified and standard tax invoices from one system during Riyadh’s busiest seasons.
Startups and professional services
Firms in KAFD and Olaya quote, invoice and support clients from one system that grows from the first user to the whole team.
Wave 25: the Phase 2 deadline for Riyadh businesses
ZATCA notifies each business in a wave directly, at least six months before its integration date. These are the dates to plan around.
- 4 Dec 2021Phase 1 begins
Tax invoices must be generated and stored electronically, with a QR code on simplified invoices.
- 1 Jan 2023Phase 2 starts in waves
ZATCA begins linking businesses’ invoicing systems to the Fatoora platform, largest businesses first.
- 30 Jun 2026Wave 24 deadline
Businesses with VAT-taxable revenue above SAR 375,000 in 2022, 2023 or 2024.
- 1 Feb 2027Wave 25 integration
Businesses with VAT-taxable revenue above SAR 187,500 in any year from 2022 to 2025.
How Daftarix gets your Riyadh business ready for ZATCA
- 01
Set up your company
Sign up, add your VAT number and your Riyadh branch details, and invite your team.
- 02
Issue compliant invoices
Create standard and simplified tax invoices in SAR with 15% VAT, in Arabic and English, with the QR code ZATCA requires.
- 03
Connect to Fatoora
When your wave arrives, onboard with a one-time password from the Fatoora portal so invoices are cleared or reported automatically.
- 04
Keep sales and support together
Every invoice sits on the customer record with the deal, quotation and support tickets, so your Riyadh team sees the full picture.
Read more:ZATCA e-invoicing in DaftarixFatoora integrationWave 25 guide
ZATCA e-invoicing in Riyadh: common questions
Do small businesses in Riyadh need ZATCA Phase 2?
If your VAT-taxable revenue passed SAR 187,500 in any year from 2022 to 2025, you fall under Wave 25 and must integrate with Fatoora from 1 February 2027. ZATCA notifies each business in a wave directly, so check your ZATCA portal for your notice.
Are the e-invoicing rules in Riyadh different from other cities?
No. ZATCA’s e-invoicing rules apply across the Kingdom. What changes is your own situation: your revenue, the wave you fall in, and whether you issue standard or simplified invoices.
Can Daftarix serve businesses in Al Kharj, Diriyah and other towns near Riyadh?
Yes. Daftarix runs in the cloud, so businesses anywhere in the Riyadh region can use it, from Diriyah and Al Kharj to Al Muzahimiyah and Huraymila.
Can my invoices be in Arabic and English?
Yes. Daftarix issues tax invoices in Arabic and English, with amounts in Saudi Riyals and 15% VAT.
How can a Riyadh business book a demo?
Call or WhatsApp us on +966 55 078 6037, or sign up and start right away.
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