Oman has formally adopted the Peppol e-invoicing framework under its Fawtara programme, covering B2B, B2G and B2C transactions from 2026. A pilot involving the 100 largest taxpayers will start in August 2026, followed by phased implementation. The rollout will use the Peppol five‑corner model and UBL 2.1 data standards.
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VatCalc · about 1 month ago
VatCalc reports that Oman will enforce mandatory B2B and B2G e‑invoicing and e‑reporting via a Peppol 5‑corner model starting 1 Aug 2026. The rollout will be phased, with the first wave in August 2026 for the largest taxpayers, a second wave in February 2027, and a third wave in August 2027. The Oman Tax Authority became the official Peppol Authority in January 2026 and published updated FAQs on 8 Dec 2025.
Pagero · 3 months ago
The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has been approved as a Peppol Authority and is advancing its e-invoicing rollout. A consultation session on December 9, 2025 reviewed the draft data dictionary, and OTA has set a phased accreditation schedule for Q1–Q3 2026, culminating in an August 2026 pilot where taxpayers can exchange e‑invoices. The draft dictionary specifies 53 mandatory fields for standard tax e‑invoices and 66 additional conditional fields.
Taxilla · 3 months ago
Oman will introduce an e-invoicing mandate in 2026. The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) is hosting a second consultative workshop for service providers to discuss compliance and preparation for the upcoming requirement.
The Invoicing Hub · 7 days ago
Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive e‑invoicing mandate led by ZATCA, requiring all companies to issue and transmit electronic invoices via the Fatoora platform. The phased implementation includes mandatory clearance for B2B/B2G and e‑reporting for B2C, with progressive waves based on turnover thresholds. As of March 31, 2026, companies with annual turnover above SAR 750 000 must comply, with further thresholds set for June 2026.
DocNova · 27 days ago
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) clarified that natural shortages of excise goods in designated zones are exempt from excise tax from 1 July 2025, provided they meet specific verification criteria. Losses due to theft, negligence or operational inefficiency remain taxable. Taxable persons must obtain an independent certification report, valid for one year, and declare shortages via EmaraTax not exceeding the permitted percentage.
Docnova · 27 days ago
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue released guidance version 1.5 on March 11 2026 clarifying that VAT paid as deposits during import is not immediately recoverable. Registered persons must obtain a customs declaration receipt confirming a ‘VAT confiscation’ status before they can reclaim the VAT, and the recovery must occur within five years from the end of the calendar year in which the deposit becomes recoverable.
This summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 7 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Oman. The original source is Fonoa.
