# Saudi Arabia: ERP localization

Topics: [Key facts](#key-facts) · [VAT](#vat) · [E-invoicing](#e-invoicing) · [VAT & tax reporting](#vat-reporting) · [SAF-T](#saf-t) · Statutory accounts (coming later) · Payroll (coming later) · [Partners](#partners)

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Status / source |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Saudi Riyal (SAR) | verified [[1]](https://www.six-group.com/dam/download/financial-information/data-center/iso-currrency/lists/list-one.xml) checked 2026-10-16 |
| VAT / GST | VAT – 15% | verified [[1]](https://zatca.gov.sa/en/HelpCenter/guidelines/Documents/Amendments-to-the-Implementing-Regulation-of-%28VAT%29.PDF) checked 2026-10-16 |
| E-invoicing | ZATCA FATOORA Phase 2: Clearance for B2B tax invoices; reporting (within the Fatoora flow) for B2C simplified invoices. Integration in waves: Wave 23 (> SAR750k) by 31 Mar 2026; Wave 24 (> SAR375k) by 30 Jun 2026; Wave 25 (VAT revenue > SAR187,500 in any of 2022–2025) by 1 Feb 2027 | verified [[1]](https://zatca.gov.sa/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/Wave25-E-invoicing.aspx) checked 2026-10-16 |
| Periodic / real-time reporting | إقرار ضريبة القيمة المضافة (Monthly if annual supplies exceed SAR 40m) | verified [[1]](https://zatca.gov.sa/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/Submit-VAT-Return-for-Mar-2026.aspx) checked 2026-10-16 |
| Statutory accounts / chart of accounts | *Not yet researched* | unverified |
| Fiscal year | *Not yet researched* | unverified |
| Payroll localization | Odoo lists a payroll localization for this country | verified [[1]](https://www.odoo.com/documentation/19.0/applications/hr/payroll/payroll_localizations.html) checked 2026-10-16 |
| Language requirements | Simplified tax invoices must be issued in Arabic | verified [[1]](https://zatca.gov.sa/en/RulesRegulations/VAT/Pages/default.aspx) checked 2026-10-16 |
| Tax authority | [https://zatca.gov.sa/](https://zatca.gov.sa/) | verified [[1]](https://zatca.gov.sa/) checked 2026-10-16 |
| Business Central localization | Localized by partners (apps on Microsoft Marketplace / AppSource, W1 base) | verified [[1]](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/compliance/apptest-countries-and-translations) checked 2026-10-16 |
| Odoo fiscal localization | Fiscal localization package listed | verified [[1]](https://www.odoo.com/documentation/19.0/applications/finance/fiscal_localizations.html) checked 2026-10-16 |
| NetSuite country help | No country help topic listed by Oracle (may still be covered by region-specific SuiteApps or partners) | verified [[1]](https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/netsuite/ns-online-help/book_4198429264.html) checked 2026-10-16 |

Facts are summarised from official or vendor sources; "unverified" means no source was confirmed yet. Not tax or legal advice.

## VAT / GST facts

| Fact | Value | Verification / source |
|---|---|---|
| VAT name | VAT | secondary [www.avalara.com](https://www.avalara.com/us/en/vatlive/country-guides/africa-and-middle-east/saudi-arabia.html) checked 2026-10-16 |
| VAT standard rate | 15% | official [zatca.gov.sa](https://zatca.gov.sa/en/HelpCenter/guidelines/Documents/Amendments-to-the-Implementing-Regulation-of-%28VAT%29.PDF) checked 2026-10-16 |
| VAT reduced rates | *Not stated in the sources checked* | — |
| VAT registration threshold | SAR 375,000; registration due within 20 days of exceeding it (the guide applies this to residents and non-residents). | secondary [www.avalara.com](https://www.avalara.com/us/en/vatlive/country-guides/africa-and-middle-east/saudi-arabia.html) checked 2026-10-16 |
| VAT filing frequency | Monthly if annual taxable supplies exceed SAR 40 million, otherwise quarterly. | secondary [www.avalara.com](https://www.avalara.com/us/en/vatlive/country-guides/africa-and-middle-east/saudi-arabia.html) checked 2026-10-16 |
| VAT non-resident / reverse charge | *Not stated in the sources checked* | — |

Summarised in our own words. **official** = confirmed on a government or EU Commission page; **secondary** = taken from a published country VAT guide and not yet confirmed officially. Thresholds and filing rules change; always confirm with the tax authority. Not tax advice.

## E-invoicing: ZATCA FATOORA Phase 2

| Scope | Clearance for B2B tax invoices; reporting (within the Fatoora flow) for B2C simplified invoices |
|---|---|
| Deadlines | Integration in waves: Wave 23 (> SAR750k) by 31 Mar 2026; Wave 24 (> SAR375k) by 30 Jun 2026; Wave 25 (VAT revenue > SAR187,500 in any of 2022–2025) by 1 Feb 2027 |
| Format | UBL 2.1 XML with cryptographic stamp and QR code; Arabic invoice required |
| Source | [source](https://zatca.gov.sa/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/Wave25-E-invoicing.aspx) (fetched) |

## ERP support in Saudi Arabia

| ERP | Support | Vendors | Status | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [NetSuite](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/netsuite/) | native | Saudi Arabia E-Invoicing SuiteApp | verified | 2026-10-16 |
| [Business Central](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/business-central/) | via provider | Samadhan – KSA e-invoice (AppSource); Pagero | verified | 2026-10-16 |
| [SAP S/4HANA](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/sap-s-4hana/) | native | SAP DRC | verified | 2026-10-16 |
| [SAP Business One](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/sap-business-one/) | add-on | BE ONE – SAP B1 E-invoice for KSA (ZATCA) | verified | 2026-10-16 |
| [Odoo](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/odoo/) | native | l10n_sa_edi, l10n_sa_edi_pos | verified | 2026-10-16 |
| [Sage Intacct](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/sage-intacct/) | unknown | unverified | unverified | — |
| [Light](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/light/) | native (Light-operated network) | Built into Light (provider operated by Light) | verified | 2026-10-16 |
| [Lensing (Everest)](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/lensing-everest/) | unverified |  | unverified | — |
| [Unit4 ERPx](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/unit4-erpx/) | unverified |  | unverified | — |
| [Workday Financials](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/workday-financials/) | via provider | Generic (enhanced) e-invoice connector; third-party e-invoicing provider required | verified | 2026-10-16 |
| [IFS Cloud](https://erplocalization.com/saudi-arabia/ifs-cloud/) | native | IFS Cloud localization (Localization Control Center) | verified | 2026-10-16 |

## VAT & tax reporting

| Report | Frequency | Deadline | Filing channel / format | ERP support | Status / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **إقرار ضريبة القيمة المضافة** VAT return | Monthly if annual supplies exceed SAR 40m; quarterly otherwise | End of the month following the period (e.g. March 2026 / Q1 2026 due 30 Apr 2026) | ZATCA website or app | unknown for all ERPs | verified [[1]](https://zatca.gov.sa/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/Submit-VAT-Return-for-Mar-2026.aspx) checked 2026-10-16 |

[All countries: VAT & tax reporting](https://erplocalization.com/vat-reporting/)

## SAF-T

*No requirement recorded yet for this country – unverified.*

[All countries: SAF-T](https://erplocalization.com/saf-t/)

## Localization partners & apps

| ERP | Partner / app | Type | Summary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Central | Pagero (ONESOURCE Pagero, Thomson Reuters) | E-invoicing provider app (AppSource) | AppSource extension connecting Business Central to the Pagero network; the listing names this country among accounts-receivable e-invoicing countries. | Microsoft AppSource listing, checked 2026-10-16: [[1]](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/dynamics-365-business-central/PUBID.pagero-4798327%7CAID.pagero%7CPAPPID.92b90d1d-ecde-4d26-a95b-1d57720e79c6?tab=Overview) |

Alphabetical by ERP and name; listing is not an endorsement.

## Local ERPs & accounting systems

| System | Segment | Description | Website | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foodics | Restaurants | Restaurant management and POS platform | [www.foodics.com](https://www.foodics.com/) | verified site checked 2026-10-16 |
| Qoyod | SMB | Cloud accounting and e-invoicing (states ZATCA Phase 2 approval) | [www.qoyod.com](https://www.qoyod.com/) | verified site checked 2026-10-16 |
| Zoho Books (Saudi Arabia) | Small business | Cloud accounting | [www.zoho.com](https://www.zoho.com/sa/books/) | verified site checked 2026-10-16 |

Alphabetical; significant domestic or regional systems, described from their official sites. Not exhaustive and not a ranking.

## Localisation via local partner

| ERP | Flag | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Central | local partner | No Microsoft localization; Microsoft documents that partners localize Business Central here with apps on Microsoft Marketplace (W1 base). | verified [[1]](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/compliance/apptest-countries-and-translations) checked 2026-10-16 |
| NetSuite | limited native / partner | Oracle lists no country-specific NetSuite help topics; localisation usually through partner SuiteApps or add-ons (region-specific SuiteApps may still apply). | verified [[1]](https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/netsuite/ns-online-help/book_4198429264.html) checked 2026-10-16 |

Flags are derived from vendor country lists only (Microsoft Business Central availability table, Odoo fiscal localizations, Oracle NetSuite country help, SAP S/4HANA Cloud country versions). SAP S/4HANA Cloud flags use the SAP country-version list (v02_2024). Sage Intacct, Workday, Unit4 and IFS are not flagged yet.

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