The General Authority of Zakat and Tax announced the approval of its Board of Directors on the electronic invoicing regulation, which was published today Friday, corresponding to the 4th of December 2020 AD, as the electronic invoice is defined according to the regulation as a tax invoice that is issued electronically through an electronic means, and is issued by each taxpayer subject to Value-added tax (VAT) in the Kingdom.
The electronic invoicing regulation contains seven articles that regulate the mechanism for issuing and keeping electronic invoices for the taxpayers, and clarifies the provisions, procedures and individuals subject to it, in addition to the procedural rules and time limits, as the authority confirmed that the regulation has come into force from the date of publication, noting that it will be “mandatory” for taxpayers subject to it to issue and save invoices on the 4th of December 2021 AD.
The General Authority for Zakat and Tax invites all taxpayers to view the E-invoicing list through its website via the following link, and to contact it via the unified number (19993), which will be available 24 hours a day, and seven days a week, for any inquiries or questions related to electronic invoicing.
It is worth noting that the electronic invoicing system aims to limit the volume of Shadow Economy transactions, in addition to combating Commercial Concealment.
The General Authority for Zakat and Tax had previously published the draft regulations for public feedback on the 17th of last September.
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