Field teams selling across Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia applies VAT at 15%, administered by ZATCA, and tax invoices must include Arabic. FATOORA phase 2 is being rolled out in waves. Firms whose VAT-subject revenue topped SAR 187,500 in any single year from 2022 to 2025 belong to wave 25 and must integrate by 1 February 2027. For FMCG distributors, the change reaches the outlet counter: invoices raised from rep orders need UBL XML, a QR code and a cryptographic stamp. Some sweetened and energy drinks also carry excise tax. The weekend is Friday and Saturday, and many outlets take payment through mada cards.