🇯🇴 Jordan - E-Invoicing Specifications (ISTD e-Invoice)
Status: 🟢 Mandatory | Active for all businesses Authority: ISTD (Income and Sales Tax Department) Platform: e-Invoice System (GST)
1. Context & Overview
Jordan has implemented mandatory e-invoicing through the ISTD. All businesses must issue electronic invoices for GST/VAT purposes.
| Date | Scope | Obligation |
|---|---|---|
| 2018+ | Progressive | Initial mandatory rollout |
| Ongoing | All businesses | Continuous reporting |
2. Technical Workflow (Clearance Model)
flowchart TD
S["Invoicerr (Supplier)"] -->|1. Generate XML| X[XML Document]
X -->|2. Digital Signature| Cert[Digital Certificate]
Cert -->|3. Submit to ISTD| ISTD[ISTD Platform]
ISTD -->|4. Validation| V[Schema + Rules]
V -->|5. Pre-Clearance| ISTD
ISTD -->|6. Return ACK| S
S -->|7. Deliver Invoice| C[Client]
S -->|8. Store XML| DB[Archive]
🧱 Key Components
- Tax Registration: Required
- Digital Certificate: ISTD-approved
- GST Integration: Required
3. Data Standards & Formats
A. Required Format
- XML Format: ISTD schema
- Encoding: UTF-8
- Digital Signature: Required
B. Document Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax Invoice | Standard GST invoice |
| Credit/Debit Note | Adjustments |
C. Critical Data Fields
- Tax ID: Registration number
- Invoice Number: Unique identifier
- GST Rate: 16% standard
4. Business Model & Compliance
A. Workflow
- Tax Registration: Obtain Jordanian tax ID
- Certificate: Acquire ISTD digital certificate
- XML Generation: Create compliant document
- Signing: Apply electronic signature
- Submission: Send to ISTD
- Delivery: Send to buyer
B. Archiving
- Retention: 6 years
- Format: Original XML
5. Implementation Checklist
- Tax Registration: Obtain Jordanian tax ID
- Digital Certificate: Acquire ISTD certificate
- XML Engine: Build ISTD schema generator
- Signature Integration: Implement signing
- ISTD API: Connect to platform
6. Resources
- ISTD Portal: Istd.gov.jo