This topic list some important FAQ on the KSA e-invoicing feature and the related TDL.
e-Invoicing: General
e-Invoicing is applicable for B2C and B2B transactions. However, generating QR Code for B2B transactions is not mandatory.
e-Invoicing is applicable for Sales invoices and all Debit Notes and Credit Notes linked to the sales transaction.
e-Invoicing is applicable for all VAT taxpayers and any individual issuing tax invoices on behalf of the VAT taxpayers. Non-resident taxpayers are excluded from adhering to e-Invoicing mandates.
No, there is no standard e-Invoicing format prescribed by ZATCA. However, e-Invoicing requires a few mandatory fields which has been taken care of in TallyPrime.
No, currently the integration with ZATCA website is not applicable.
Yes, QR code is mandatory for B2C transactions and optional for B2B transactions.
No, the QR Code is not provided by ZATCA. TallyPrime generates the QR Code as per the ZATCA guidelines.
When a QR code is scanned, it provides a string value that is generated in BASE64 format, as prescribed by the ZATCA government. This string contains the following details:
- Seller’s name
- VAT Registration Number of the seller
- Timestamp of the Electronic Invoice or Credit/Debit Note (date and time)
- Electronic Invoice or Credit/Debit Note total (with VAT)
- VAT total?
The ZATCA government has provided a document which includes the required tools to decode the string values.
No, currently in the first phase the Taxpayers are not required to upload, approve, or clear invoices on the ZATCA portal.
No, TallyPrime does not allow alteration of the invoices once saved. Invoices can be viewed in display mode only. This is as per the ZATCA guidelines. In case of any changes in a transaction, you can generate a Credit Note or a Debit Note against the invoices.
The following supplies are excluded from e-Invoicing:
- Exempt supplies
- Import of Goods
- Supplies subject to Reverse Charge
There is no such guideline to store the invoices for a specific duration. It is however important for a taxpayer to save the invoices from the date it is applicable.
The invoice that you issue should not be altered by any customer. Hence, it is recommended that you share a PDF copy of the invoice with your customers.
While printing the invoice, select Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer. Note that this is supported only in computers running on Windows 7 and later. Select required print language English, Arabic or Bilingual in print configuration.
You can use any QR code scanner application or camera of your smartphone to scan the QR code. The scan will result in a string value in BASE64 format as per ZATCA government guidelines.
Yes, to ensure complete security of data as per ZATCA guidelines, you must enable the security feature for your company for e-Invoicing.
This option is enabled by default to restrict using the company in education mode and making any alteration in the data where e-Invoices are generated.
As per ZATCA guidelines, alteration of invoices is strictly restricted. In TallyPrime, to avoid change in voucher number sequence on deleting, inserting, or adding a new voucher, the Numbering Method is set to Automatic (Manual Override) along with Prevent creating duplicate Voucher No. set to Yes..
We have removed auto export/archive option in the latest TDL. From e-Invoice Register you can archive the required invoices or all invoices based on the requirement. Click here to know how to archive e-Invoices.
The resolution used by Dot Matrix printers are not compatible to print QR codes, which makes scanning the QR code unsuccessful. Instead of using Dot Matrix printer use thermal printers or laser printers as these are compatible for printing and scanning.
No. As Optional vouchers are not regularised and you may make changes to invoices later, e-Invoice is not generated in PDF or XML format. Once it is regularised, you may print the invoice with QR code.
Yes. You need to select the address type in Print options before generating the e-Invoice.
In the e-Invoice Register, press Alt+R (Pending Archive) to see the e-Invoices pending to be exported.
Yes. There is no restriction on the Archive option.
No. Optional vouchers do not appear under e-Invoice Register. You will see vouchers that are regularised.
The following date formats are available. You may use F11 > e-Invoicing Applicable to configure the date format.
- DD-MM-YYYY
- MM-DD-YYYY
- YYYY-MM-DD
According to the latest communication from ZATCA, the e-Invoice Integration Phase became effective from the 1st of January, 2023. It is now mandatory to integrate your e-Invoicing solution provider like TallyPrime with the Fatoora portal or the e-Invoice System, so that you start generating e-Invoices online.
With TallyPrime, you can now easily generate e-Invoices under the e-Invoice Integration Phase.
To know about e-Invoicing under e-Invoice Integration Phase, refer to Generate e-Invoice Online Using TallyPrime (KSA e-Invoice Integration Phase).
If you have any questions regarding the same, then refer to e-Invoicing Under KSA e-Invoice Integration Phase – FAQ.
The TDL is available starting TallyPrime Release 2.0 onwards. There is no support for this TDL in Tally.ERP 9.
No, this is not feasible. It is recommended that you upgrade to the latest release of TallyPrime to be able to use the KSA e-Invoicing feature.
You will need to contact Tally Solutions for support or send an e-mail to support@tallysolutions.com along with license details and reason to delink the TDL.
You partner will need to write an e-mail to support@tallysolutions.com along with your license serial number details and the reason to delink.
Yes, you need to be on the latest release of TallyPrime with a valid TSS to use the e-Invoicing feature.
