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E-Invoicing in the Middle East: The Digital Tax Transformation Businesses Can’t Ignore

  • Bahrain: Preparing phased e-invoicing rollout with real-time VAT reporting. Following VAT hike to 10%, focus on transparency and B2B integration by late 2025.

  • Egypt: Mandatory e-invoicing since 2020 for B2B, B2C, B2G. New e-receipts required from 2025. Non-compliance leads to penalties and loss of VAT benefits.

  • Israel: Continuous transaction control for high-value invoices starts 2026. Real-time validation combats informal economy. Threshold drops mid-2026. Businesses must update systems promptly.

  • Jordan: JoFotara Phase 2 mandatory from April 2025 for businesses above JOD 75,000 turnover. Electronic invoices with QR codes required. Non-compliance causes fines and VAT claim issues.

  • Oman: Restarted e-invoicing with Omantel in 2025. Phased rollout begins 2026 targeting large firms. Follows PEPPOL model, full implementation by 2027 with standardized invoices.

  • Saudi Arabia: FATOORA mandate live since 2021. Requires real-time API invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses. Strict XML format and penalties encourage early compliance.

  • UAE: Planning e-invoicing system launch in 2026 using PEPPOL DCTCE. Standardized formats, real-time reporting, certified provider integration. Covers B2B, B2G, then B2C transactions.

  • Turkey: Advanced e-invoicing system using UBL-TR format. Digitally signed invoices integrated with government. Early adoption improves transparency, fraud reduction, and tax compliance.

Source: vatit.com

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