E-Invoice for Real Estate: Are You Required to Comply?

Everything about e-invoicing in Saudi real estate — requirements, exemptions, and how to comply.

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What is Fatoora (E-Invoice)?

Fatoora is ZATCA initiative requiring businesses to replace paper invoices with standardized electronic invoices connected to ZATCA systems in real-time.

Who Must Comply in Real Estate?

  • Licensed real estate offices registered for VAT (over 375,000 SAR threshold)
  • Real estate development companies registered for VAT
  • Individual owners registered for VAT only

Required Invoice Elements

  • Lessor tax registration number
  • Complete tenant data
  • Service description (residential/commercial lease)
  • Rental period
  • Rent value and VAT separately
  • Invoice QR code

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are individuals required to comply?

Individuals not registered for VAT are not currently required. Registered businesses must comply.

What are the penalties?

Penalties start from 5,000 SAR and can reach 50,000 SAR.

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Amlaki Team

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