Invoice format in Saudi Arabia: Tax invoice rules
A Saudi Arabia tax invoice must show 10 things, starting with the words "tax invoice" in arabic, date of issue and date of supply and sequential invoice number. VAT is charged at 15%. The template below is pre-filled in SAR with en-SA formatting.
Pre-filled for Saudi Arabia: Tax Invoice, SAR, VAT 15%. Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
From
Lakeside Digital
12 Market Square
Saudi Arabia
billing@example.com
VAT registration number: 300000000000003
Tax Invoice
Bill to
Halcyon Labs
40 Station Road
Saudi Arabia
accounts@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training workshop (half day) | 1 each | SAR 2,500.00 | SAR 2,500.00 |
| Software licence, annual | 2 seat | SAR 750.00 | SAR 1,500.00 |
| Monthly support retainer | 1 month | SAR 2,000.00 | SAR 2,000.00 |
| Written report | 1 each | SAR 1,500.00 | SAR 1,500.00 |
- Subtotal
- SAR 7,500.00
- VAT (15%)
- SAR 1,125.00
- Balance due
- SAR 8,625.00
Notes
Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
Payment details
Bank transfer. Please quote the invoice number.
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Saudi Arabia invoice facts
| Tax on invoices | Value Added Tax (ضريبة القيمة المضافة) |
|---|---|
| Label printed | VAT |
| Standard rate | 15% |
| Seller tax ID | VAT registration number, format 300000000000003 |
| Registration threshold | Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies exceed SAR 375,000 in 12 months. |
| Document name | Tax invoice |
| Currency and locale | SAR, en-SA |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
What a Saudi Arabia tax Invoice must show
10 fields, from the sources listed below.
- The words "Tax Invoice" in Arabic
- Date of issue and date of supply
- Sequential invoice number
- Seller name, address and VAT registration number
- Buyer name, address and VAT number for B2B invoices (VAT registration number, e.g. 300000000000003)
- Description and quantity of goods or services
- Unit price and taxable amount, in SAR
- VAT rate and VAT amount (15%)
- Total amount including VAT, in SAR
- QR code generated by compliant e-invoicing software (15%)
Sample tax invoice in SAR
The tool above uses these lines. Illustrative amounts in SAR, not market prices.
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training workshop (half day) | 1 each | SAR 2,500.00 | SAR 2,500.00 |
| Software licence, annual | 2 seat | SAR 750.00 | SAR 1,500.00 |
| Monthly support retainer | 1 month | SAR 2,000.00 | SAR 2,000.00 |
| Written report | 1 each | SAR 1,500.00 | SAR 1,500.00 |
| Net total | SAR 7,500.00 | ||
| VAT 15% | SAR 1,125.00 | ||
| Total due | SAR 8,625.00 |
Worked VAT example in SAR
A net amount of SAR 5,000.00 at each VAT rate of Saudi Arabia: the tax is the net amount times the rate, rounded to the currency's smallest unit.
| Rate | Net | VAT | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 15% | SAR 5,000.00 | SAR 750.00 | SAR 5,750.00 |
Number, date and currency format (en-SA)
How en-SA writes amounts and dates, computed with the browser's Intl API; the invoice tool uses the same formatting.
| Value | Written in en-SA |
|---|---|
| Amount 1234567.89 | SAR 1,234,567.89 |
| Same amount with the ISO code | SAR 1,234,567.89 |
| Credit of 250 | -SAR 250.00 |
| Plain number 1234567.89 | 1,234,567.89 |
| Date 31 December 2026 (long) | December 31, 2026 |
| Same date (short) | 12/31/26 |
| VAT rate 15% | 15% |
Saudi Arabia invoicing rules
- VAT has been 15% since 1 July 2020, up from 5% when it was introduced in 2018.
- Invoices must be issued electronically through compliant software under the FATOORAH e-invoicing rules, with a QR code on every invoice.
- A standard tax invoice is used for business customers, while a simplified tax invoice is used for sales to consumers.
- Invoices must be written in Arabic and may also carry a translation in another language.
- Saudi VAT registration numbers have 15 digits and start and end with 3.
E-invoicing, simplified invoices and record keeping
E-invoice generation has been mandatory since 4 December 2021, and ZATCA has connected businesses to its FATOORAH platform in waves since 1 January 2023 (integration phase).
How to make a tax invoice for Saudi Arabia
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Set currency and format
Choose SAR and the en-SA format so amounts read like SAR 1,234.50.
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Title and number
Title the document "Tax Invoice" and number it in sequence, for example SA-2026-0030.
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Your tax ID
Enter your VAT registration number (format 300000000000003) in the seller details.
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Add VAT
Add VAT at 15%, or a reduced rate where the goods or services qualify.
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Check and download
Check the 10 required fields above, then download the PDF.
Sources
General information, not tax advice; checked October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the tax authority or an accountant before relying on them.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
What must a Saudi Arabia tax invoice include?
10 items: the words "tax invoice" in arabic, date of issue and date of supply, sequential invoice number, seller name, address and vat registration number, buyer name, address and vat number for b2b invoices and description and quantity of goods or services, plus 4 more listed above.
What VAT rate goes on an invoice in Saudi Arabia?
The standard rate is 15%. On a net SAR 5,000.00 that is SAR 750.00 of VAT.
Is e-invoicing mandatory in Saudi Arabia?
E-invoice generation has been mandatory since 4 December 2021, and ZATCA has connected businesses to its FATOORAH platform in waves since 1 January 2023 (integration phase).
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