All about KSA Fatoora Portal

The Fatoora Portal, developed by The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), is a key platform for e-invoicing implementation in KSA as it supports onboarding E-Invoice Generation Solutions (EGS), managing Cryptographic Stamp Identifiers (CSIDs), and renewing or revoking existing one.

The Fatoora Portal is the primary system used during Phase 2 of the e-invoicing mandate, which began rolling out in waves starting from January 1, 2023. 

Latest updates

November 1, 2024: ZATCA announced that taxpayers with VAT-subjected revenues exceeding SAR 2.5 million in 2022 or 2023 must integrate with the Fatoora Platform under Wave 17 of Phase 2 by July 31, 2025.

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What is Fatoora Portal?

The Fatoora Portal is an online platform developed by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the implementation of e-invoicing regulations as part of the country's tax compliance system. Its primary purpose is to enable businesses and taxpayers to onboard their E-Invoice Generation Solutions (EGS) and comply with the requirements of e-invoicing Phase II.

What is the purpose of the Fatoora portal?

The Fatoora Portal is designed to facilitate compliance with the Phase II e-invoicing requirements mandated by ZATCA (Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority). It serves as a centralized platform for:

1. Enabling businesses to integrate their E-Invoice Generation Solutions (EGS) with ZATCA for real-time reporting and compliance.
2. Ensuring seamless management of cryptographic stamps, which are essential for generating and validating e-invoices.
3. Supporting compliance with Saudi Arabia’s e-invoicing regulations by allowing businesses to onboard devices, monitor invoice statuses, and resolve errors efficiently.

How to login to the Fatoora portal?

First, you have to access the Fatoora portal either 

• Clicking here or 
• Through ZATCA’s website: Click on Fatoora icon on the top left or Fatoora platform button under e-Invoicing section.

After that, you can access the portal using the ERAD credentials, i.e., TIN or email registered with ZATCA and the password.
 

Services Offered by the Fatoora Portal

The KSA Fatoora Platform, developed by ZATCA, provides essential services to help businesses comply with Saudi Arabia's e-invoicing regulations:

Onboarding EGS Units

Businesses can onboard their E-Invoice Generation Solutions (EGS) manually or automatically to obtain Cryptographic Stamp Identifiers (CSIDs). The portal simplifies the process with a step-by-step onboarding workflow.

Viewing and Managing Devices

Taxpayers can access a detailed list of onboarded EGS units and devices, with features for filtering, sorting, and searching. This helps in efficient device management and tracking.

Renewing CSIDs

The portal facilitates the renewal of existing CSIDs by revoking old ones and issuing new identifiers. This ensures seamless integration and compliance continuity.

Revocation of CSIDs

Users can revoke CSIDs for specific devices or solutions by selecting the device and confirming the action. This secure process ensures that the CSIDs are deactivated effectively.

E-Invoicing Statistics

Provides a summary of all e-invoices submitted in the past 12 months, categorized into accepted documents, warnings, and rejections. Detailed error reports can be downloaded in CSV format for further analysis.

API Integration Support

The portal links to API documentation via the Developer Portal, enabling seamless integration between taxpayer systems and ZATCA’s platform for real-time reporting and clearance.

Simulation Environment

An optional simulation portal is available for testing e-invoicing functionalities, including onboarding, device management, and integration processes.

Conclusion

The Fatoora platform is a critical component of Saudi Arabia's e-invoicing ecosystem, facilitating compliance with ZATCA regulations for businesses. It enables seamless onboarding, management, and integration of E-Invoice Generation Solutions (EGS) while offering tools like CSID generation, invoice reporting, and performance tracking.