At Shumoul, we are committed to supporting Saudi Arabia's full digital transformation by providing smart e-invoicing solutions that are 100% compliant with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) requirements, ensuring our clients' full compliance with approved regulations.
Complete data protection using advanced encryption protocols.
Smart Performance
Easy issuance, display, and modification through an intelligent user interface.
Integration Flexibility
Seamlessly integrates with accounting, inventory, and sales systems.
Centralized Management
Monitor all branch invoices from a single dashboard.
ZATCA
Shumoul Software Is Officially Approved by ZATCA
Designed according to the highest technical standards issued by the Authority, including:
Issuing e-invoices in approved XML format.
Generating a trusted cryptographic stamp.
Including QR codes for tax and simplified invoices.
Generating a unique, non-repeatable serial number for each invoice.
Secure electronic archiving of invoices ensuring compliance with multi-year storage requirements.
Integration
Integrated with the Fatoora Platform
Shumoul's e-invoicing system integrates with ZATCA's Fatoora platform and supports:
Automatic submission of tax invoices and notes to the Authority.
Submission of simplified invoices and notes within 24 hours of issuance.
Direct API integration to speed up processes.
Full readiness for Phase Two (Integration Phase).
Validation of invoice and note fields against the rules before submission to the Fatoora platform.
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Ready to Comply? Shumoul Gets You Ready in Minutes
Our team is ready to help you activate e-invoicing in a few simple steps and make sure your business is set up professionally and in full alignment with ZATCA requirements.
At the heart of Saudi Arabia's digital transformation, e-invoicing has emerged as one of the most prominent initiatives reshaping the relationship between businesses and regulatory authorities—not just as a regulatory requirement, but as a smart ecosystem that brings a step change in business efficiency, transaction transparency, and financial data quality.
What is E-Invoicing?
E-invoicing isn't just converting paper invoices to PDF files. It's a process of issuing, exchanging, and storing digital invoices in a standardized format (XML) compatible with government systems. Each invoice carries a digital signature, QR code, and unique identifier that guarantee its authenticity and link it to the ZATCA platform.
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Why Did Saudi Arabia Launch the E-Invoicing System?
The concept isn't just about digitizing documents, but building a national financial system based on:
01Reducing the shadow economy.
02Enhancing tax compliance.
03Enabling businesses to automate procedures and monitor performance accurately.
04Providing real-time financial data that facilitates decision-making at both business and national levels.
E-Invoicing Implementation Phases
ZATCA has adopted e-invoicing implementation in two phases:
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Phase One – Issuance Phase
Began on December 4, 2021, requiring businesses to issue invoices electronically (without direct integration with ZATCA). This was a preparatory phase to move businesses from paper to digital.
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Phase Two: Integration Phase
Began on January 1, 2023, and has been rolled out in waves based on businesses’ annual revenue. In this phase, invoices are sent in real time to the Fatoora platform, and any invoice that does not meet the technical requirements is rejected.
E-Invoicing: More Than Compliance, A Strategic Advantage
Businesses that proactively adopted advanced e-invoicing systems noticed significant improvements in:
Operational Efficiency
No more printing, paper archiving, or manual errors.
Instant Compliance
The system automatically alerts you to any errors and rejects non-compliant invoices.
Financial Performance Analysis
Thanks to organized data, financial reports became real-time and more accurate.
Integration with Internal Systems
Easy integration with accounting, inventory, and sales systems.
The Real Challenge: Choosing the Right System
Not all systems are equal. There's a big difference between a system that issues basic e-invoices and a system like Shumoul, which was built from the ground up to intelligently integrate with e-invoicing requirements, providing businesses with a professional interface, flexible tools, and direct technical support.
What Does Shumoul Offer in This Field?
A system approved by ZATCA.
A robust security architecture ensuring data protection.
An intelligent engine that alerts users to errors before invoice submission.
