Saudi Arabia’s E-Invoicing compliance requirements mandate businesses to generate, store, and report tax invoices electronically in accordance with ZATCA regulations. The FATOORA Portal is a crucial platform that enables businesses to onboard and manage their e-invoicing solutions, while the FATOORA Simulation Portal serves as an additional environment for functional testing. These portals help businesses ensure compliance, track invoice submission status, and facilitate seamless API integration.

Key Concepts

1. Ensures Compliance with ZATCA Regulations – Helps businesses onboard and register their e-invoicing solutions in line with compliance requirements.
2. Secure Cryptographic Stamp Management – Enables businesses to generate, renew, and revoke cryptographic stamp identifiers (CSIDs) for secure transactions.
3. Real-Time Invoice Tracking & Statistics – Provides detailed insights on invoice submissions, including accepted and rejected documents.
4. Error & Warning Management – Allows businesses to download CSV reports to review invoice submission errors for corrections.
5. End-to-End Testing in a Simulated Environment – The FATOORA Simulation Portal allows businesses to test integrations before going live.
6. Seamless API Integration – Provides API documentation to ensure smooth integration between e-invoicing solutions and ZATCA’s system.
7. Independent Testing & Production Environments – Businesses can onboard devices separately for compliance and testing.
8. Secure Access via ERAD Credentials – Users log in using TIN or registered email and password, ensuring authorized access.
9. Regulatory Transparency – Businesses can track and validate invoices to ensure seamless compliance with VAT requirements.
10. Efficient Compliance Audits – By maintaining accurate submission records, businesses simplify VAT audits and avoid penalties.

Key Features

1. FATOORA Portal (Official E-Invoicing Platform)

• Onboarding & Management:
  • Register new e-invoicing solution units and devices.
  • View all onboarded solutions & devices and manage their lifecycle.
  • Renew or revoke Cryptographic Stamp Identifiers (CSID).
• Invoice Submission Tracking:
  • Access E-invoicing statistics for the past 12 months.
  • Track Accepted, Accepted with Warnings, and Rejected invoices.
  • Download detailed CSV error reports for rejected invoices.
• Integration Support:
  • API documentation for businesses to integrate with ZATCA.
  • Seamless redirection to the Developer Portal for technical assistance.

2. FATOORA Simulation Portal (Testing Environment)

• Testing & Functional Validation:
  • Allows businesses to perform functional e-invoice testing before live integration.
  • Supports the same features as the FATOORA Portal (onboarding, renewal, statistics, etc.).
  • Not intended for load testing—meant for end-to-end functional testing.
• Independent from Production Portal:
  • Devices and solutions are onboarded separately from the live FATOORA system.
  • Ensures risk-free testing without affecting live invoice reporting.

3. Secure Access & Credentials

• Login Credentials (ERAD Credentials):
  • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or registered email with ZATCA.
  • Unique password for secure access.
• Developer Portal Access:
  • Requires login to the FATOORA or FATOORA Simulation Portal.
  • Click “API Documentation” to be redirected to the Developer Portal.
  • Uses different credentials than the FATOORA Portal.

4. Invoice Tracking & Reporting

• 12-Month Submission Summary:
  • Displays Accepted, Accepted with Warnings, and Rejected invoices.
  • Helps businesses review invoice compliance trends.
• Error Resolution:
  • Users can request CSV reports for rejected invoices.
  • Identifies errors and warnings to rectify issues before resubmission.

By leveraging the FATOORA Portal & Simulation Portal, businesses in Saudi Arabia can ensure regulatory compliance, secure e-invoicing operations, and maintain accurate VAT records while benefiting from real-time reporting and robust API integrations.