🇶🇦 Qatar - E-Invoicing Specifications (GTA e-Invoice)

Status: 🟢 Mandatory | Active for all businesses Authority: GTA (General Tax Authority) Platform: e-Invoice System

1. Context & Overview

Qatar has implemented mandatory e-invoicing through the GTA. The system requires real-time invoice reporting for VAT purposes.

2. Technical Workflow (Clearance Model)

flowchart TD
    S["Invoicerr (Supplier)"] -->|1. Generate XML/JSON| X[Invoice Document]
    X -->|2. Submit to GTA| GTA[GTA Platform]
    
    GTA -->|3. Validation| V[Schema + Rules]
    V -->|4. Processing| GTA
    
    GTA -->|5. Return ACK| S
    
    S -->|6. Deliver Invoice| C[Client]
    S -->|7. Store Document| DB[Archive]

🧱 Key Components

1. TIN (Tax Identification Number): Tax ID
2. GTA Registration: Required
3. Invoice Format: XML/JSON

3. Data Standards & Formats

A. Required Format

• XML/JSON Format: National schema
• Encoding: UTF-8
• Digital Signature: Required

B. Document Types

C. Critical Data Fields

• TIN: Tax ID
• VAT Rate: 0% / 15%
• Invoice Number: Unique identifier
• Timestamp: ISO 8601 format

4. Business Model & Compliance

A. Workflow

1. TIN Registration: Obtain Qatari tax ID
2. GTA Registration: Register on platform
3. Document Generation: Create invoice
4. Submission: Send to GTA
5. Delivery: Send to buyer

B. Archiving

• Retention: 6 years
• Format: Original document

5. Implementation Checklist

• TIN Registration: Obtain Qatari tax ID
• GTA Registration: Register on platform
• API Integration: Connect to e-Invoice system
• Document Types: Support all types

6. Resources

• GTA Portal: Tax.gov.qa