In short: E-invoicing is a mandatory ZATCA system requiring invoices to be issued digitally in a unified format (UBL) with a QR code, in two phases: generation, then direct integration with the Fatoora platform. Odoo is compliant with both phases, so you issue approved invoices directly from the system with no separate tool.
What is e-invoicing?
A ZATCA requirement obliging businesses to issue and store invoices electronically in a structured, machine-readable format instead of paper or ordinary PDFs. The goal: greater tax transparency and fewer errors and evasion.
What's the difference between the two phases?
| Phase | What's required | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Issue e-invoices in UBL format with a QR code | 2 days, 1 week |
| Integration | Direct integration with Fatoora and instant transmission | ~2 weeks |
How does Odoo achieve compliance?
Odoo generates the invoice in the correct UBL format, adds the QR code, and integrates directly with Fatoora. The key point isn't time, it's the correct mapping of your data fields to the required format, and that's where an expert partner makes the difference.
The rule: we don't publish a fixed timeline for every company, we estimate precisely after a short readiness session reviewing your current setup.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Odoo fully supports e-invoicing: the generation and integration phases, QR code, UBL format, and direct integration with the Fatoora platform.
The generation phase usually takes two days to a week, and direct integration about two weeks, what matters most is correct mapping of your data to the required format.
No. Businesses that implemented Odoo with us issue approved, documented invoices directly from the system with no separate tool.
About the author
The Time Solution team, the Saudi Odoo partner specialising in ERP implementations compliant with ZATCA and the PDPL, with 4 years in the local market.
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