How to create an invoice in Saudi Arabia
A practical checklist for Saudi Arabia: required fields, VAT wording, SAR amounts, numbering and payment terms.
Businesses in Saudi Arabia issue invoices that follow a recognisable format. This guide lists what a document should include, the tax terminology customers expect, and the conventions that help an invoice get approved and paid quickly.
What a Saudi Arabia invoice usually includes
- Seller name, address and VAT number
- Customer name and VAT number (B2B)
- Invoice number, date and type
- Description and amount
- VAT amount and total in SAR
Field by field
This generator preconfigures Saudi Arabia conventions: the SAR currency, the VAT label, DD/MM/YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
- Postal code: Postal code
- Tax rates: VAT — VAT number
- Currency: SAR (ر.س)
- Invoice date: DD/MM/YYYY
- Paper size: A4
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: INV-2026-0042. ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoora) applies — the PDF must reflect what was reported.
Tax terminology: VAT
Invoices are labelled with the terminology Saudi Arabia businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
- Standard rate: 15%
- Zero rate: 0%
Saudi invoices normally add 15% VAT to the subtotal.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in Saudi Arabia: On receipt, 14 days, 30 days, 60 days. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
Invoicing notes for Saudi Arabia
ZATCA e-invoicing
Phase 2 e-invoicing requires clearance or reporting of invoices through ZATCA's Fatoora platform.
Tax invoice type
The invoice must be labelled as a standard tax invoice, simplified tax invoice or credit note.
Arabic and English
Bilingual invoices are common; Arabic wording is expected on documents for local authorities.
Frequently asked questions
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in Saudi Arabia?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. SAR formatting, VAT labels and DD/MM/YYYY dates are preconfigured for Saudi Arabia.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for Saudi Arabia, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
Designed for common invoicing practices in Saudi Arabia. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.