Your comprehensive guide to connecting the Rewaa platform with the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority

The Riwaa platform enables merchants to connect with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority for free, which is considered a commitment to implementing the second phase of electronic invoicing. After the connection, sales invoices are automatically sent to the Authority's Fato platform for review and verification upon issuance. In this article, you will learn all the steps of the connection in detail.

#Requirements for Connecting with the Authority

• Provide the verification code from the Fatoora platform.

To obtain the code, go to:

1. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority website.

2. Click on the "Electronic Invoicing" option.

3. Choose "Fatoora Platform".

4. Log in to the Fatoora platform.

5. Click on "Set up a new unit/device".

6. Create an activation code for one device.

7. Copy the code and keep it for later addition (in the third step).

ℹ️ For more details about the verification code, refer to the Zakat Authority Connection Help Guide.

#Steps to Connect with the Authority

Step One: Install the Authority's Application on the Riwaa Platform

1. Open the Riwaa platform from the browser.

2. From the sidebar, choose Applications > Available Applications.

3. Click on the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority application.

4. Click on "Connect the Application".

Step Two: Enter Company Data

1. The data appears based on the information you previously entered in the Company Information section.

2. Verify the entered data and correct it if needed.

3. Add the main branch address (according to the national address data).

4. Click on "Next".

Step Three: Enter the Verification Code

1. Enter the verification code (which you previously created) from the Fatoora platform.

2. Click on "Start the Connection Process".

3. When the connection is successfully completed, a window will appear (Service Successfully Connected).

4. You can now start issuing invoices with the usual steps and thus comply with the regulations of the second phase.

#Invoice Verification Mechanism When Connecting with the Authority

The invoice verification mechanism varies according to the type of invoice:

Simplified Tax Invoice (B2C):

• Usually issued from an establishment to an individual.

• When issuing or returning a sales invoice from Riwaa, the invoice is automatically sent to the Authority, merely to report the issuance of the invoice.

• The invoice will be printed directly according to your settings. You will not need to take any additional steps.

Tax Invoice (B2B):

• Usually issued from one establishment to another.

• When issuing or returning a sales invoice from Riwaa, the invoice is automatically sent to the Authority for review and verification before printing.

• Verification takes only a few seconds, and the result appears directly:

1. Upon acceptance of the invoice: It appears immediately and you can print it.

2. Upon rejection of the invoice: A window appears (ZATCA did not approve your invoice) with error explanations.

   • Click on "Return to Sales Page".

   • Correct the errors.

   • Issue the invoice again.
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#Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the implementation of the second phase and connection with the Authority mandatory for all taxpayers?
   The Authority implements the second phase gradually and notifies the obligors well in advance of the application date. You can visit the Authority's website for details.

2. How long does it take for the system to review and verify the invoice?
   The review process by the Authority takes only a few seconds.

3. Can I issue invoices without connecting with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority?

   Yes, you can start using the platform without the connection, but if you are obligated to connect, the Authority will notify you to complete the connection.

4. Does connecting the Riwaa platform with the Authority eliminate the need to file a tax return?
   No, connecting with the Authority does not eliminate the need to file a tax return. The return must be filed in the manner approved by the Authority.

5. Are invoices issued before the connection process sent?
   Invoices are only sent after the connection is completed. Previous invoices are not sent.

6. When connecting with the Authority, are both sales and purchase invoices sent?

   Only sales invoices are sent, purchase invoices are not sent.