ZATCA Extends Fatoora Phase 2 Deadline by 6 Months

# ZATCA Extends Fatoora Phase 2 Deadline The Saudi Tax Authority (ZATCA) has officially extended the Phase 2 implementation deadline by six months, now setting the new cutoff for **September 30, 2026**. ## What This Means - Original deadline: March 31, 2026 - New deadline: **September 30, 2026** - Applies to all VAT-registered businesses with turnover above SAR 40M - Smaller businesses get additional grace period ## Why the Extension? ZATCA cited feedback from the private sector regarding technical integration challenges, particularly for SaaS providers needing to update their systems. ## Next Steps for SaaS Companies 1. **Immediate**: Review your e-invoicing implementation status 2. **Within 30 days**: Engage with your SaaS provider to confirm compliance roadmap 3. **By June 2026**: Complete Phase 2 testing and certification 4. **By September 2026**: Full live deployment Our ZATCA Compliance Hub tracks all updates and provides a checklist for SaaS developers. *Source: ZATCA Official Circular, March 8, 2026*