E-Invoicing in Jordan: A Mandate Required By Everyone
With the expansion of e-invoicing implementation in Jordan, compliance with the National E-Invoicing System is no longer an option but rather an urgent necessity for all parties dealing with local sales and purchase invoices in Jordan. This is according to the mandate shared by the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD); by which The Income and Sales Tax Department has announced that everyone is mandated to issue electronic tax invoices generated through the National E-Invoicing System or any other system integrated with it.
A Digital Transformation in E-Invoicing Management in Jordan
This transformation is not just a technical update; it represents a remarkable shift in the approach adopted in managing and regulating all invoices in Jordan. This is to ensure the rights of all involved parties from corruptive behaviors by increasing transparency, tax compliance, and facilitating the rapid electronic detection of any violations. This means that every invoice, when issued electronically, is automatically sent to the National E-invoicing System to be documented, verified, and then accepted or rejected according to compliance standards.
Regulation of E-Invoicing in Jordan
The regulation of e-invoicing in Jordan began in 2019, when the decision required issuing an invoice without specifying whether it should be paper or electronic.
Subsequently, a decision was issued in 2024 making it mandatory for invoices to be in an electronic format only, without accepting any other formats such as paper, screenshotted invoices, or those manually created on Word files or other tools or systems.
In 2025, the E-Invoicing Law and the amendment to the Expenses Regulation were issued, which mandated the buyer to deal with e-invoices as well. Which meant that e-invoices became mandatory for both parties involved: the seller and the buyer.
Who is Mandated To Implement E-Invoicing in Jordan Today?
Any professional in Jordan is mandated to implement e-invoicing, regardless of their profession, excluding exempted categories. The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is essential to register your account in the E-Invoicing System or for using any other system that integrates with it, such as InvoiceQ. Through the tax identification number, an account can be created on the National E-Invoicing System and easily linked with any other system to ensure the issuance of compliant tax invoices.
The importance of the e-invoice in Jordan lies in the key role it serves as an official method of declaring income and revenues while ensuring organization and transparency. While some taxpayers are exempted according to specific criteria set for exempted categories, some cases may necessitate an exempted party to issue an electronic invoice if the purchaser (buyer) requests them to provide one.
Accordingly, in this case, the e-invoice is considered a necessity to complete the sale transaction with the purchaser, despite the fact that the issuer (being an exempted category) is not subject to penalties for not adhering to e-invoicing regulations.
On the other hand, the electronic invoice plays an important role in documenting the financial transaction – in addition to the purchaser’s request to have the invoice in an electronic form – as well as the role it serves in achieving more accurate tax declarations.
In other words, exempted categories may today find themselves in need of registering in the National Invoicing System to issue e-invoices because they might encounter a purchaser who is not willing to accept the invoice unless it is electronic, even if the exempted party is not subject to any fines or penalties for not registering in the invoicing system.
How To Connect with the National E-Invoicing System?
The connection with the National E-Invoicing System is done through two main methods that grant all taxpayers flexibility in applying the system according to their needs. Taxpayers can issue invoices directly through the National E-Invoicing System by following the steps in the instructional guide announced by the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) on its official website.
Alternatively, the connection can be done via an approved service provider, such as InvoiceQ, which offers diverse and dynamic options for linking taxpayers, as follows:
– API Integration: This allows any financial, accounting, ERP system, or POS device used by the taxpayer to be linked with the National E-Invoicing System without the need to change or give-up their existing system. This enables invoices to be sent electronically to the ISTD easily and reliably.
– InvoiceQ E-Invoicing System: If the taxpayer does not have a dedicated system to electronically receive, send, and manage invoices, they can use the InvoiceQ e-invoicing system directly. This ensures immediate compliance for every issued or received invoice, guaranteeing full compatibility with the official e-invoice format in Jordan. The system’s easy interface enables any user to manage their invoices without prior experience.
Additionally, InvoiceQ provides continuous technical support and free follow-up to ensure a smoother follow-up, integration, and invoice issuance, all via simple user interface and comprehensive reports that enable the user to manage invoices easily and maintain full compliance.
Preparing for Integration & Compliance Via InvoiceQ
InvoiceQ assists companies through every stage of the transition toward e-invoicing, from initial steps to full system integration and operation. Through a clear methodology, InvoiceQ helps businesses achieve compliance via the following steps:
- Status Assessment: Does the company have an accounting system to issue e-invoices?
- Choosing the Right Solution: Either use InvoiceQ’s e-invoicing system or integrate the existing system via a suitable integration solution for the taxpayer’s system.
- Preparing the Necessary Data: Ensuring the necessary data is prepared to complete the client’s account on the National E-Invoicing System and then integrating it either to InvoiceQ system or the client’s current system (such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Xero).
- Conducting Integration Tests: Before final activation, to ensure invoices are sent correctly to the Income and Sales Tax Department.
- Team Training: Training the taxpayer or their team on creating and sending invoices and any other tasks according to the plan purchased by the client.
How Does InvoiceQ Help You Ensure Tax Compliance?
InvoiceQ’s E-invoicing platform provides integration solutions with The National E-Invoicing System in Jordan which include:
- Direct API integration solutions compliant with The Income and Sales Tax Department.
- Generation and issuance of invoices that comply with the requirements of the National E-Invoicing System.
- Integration with accounting and ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Zoho, and Oracle.
- A smart dashboard to monitor the approval status of every invoice.
- Instant collection of invoices via trusted payment gateway options, including eFAWATEERcom, Visa, and Mastercard.
Conclusion,
Transitioning to e-invoicing in Jordan is an unavoidable regulatory reality and represents a pivotal step towards an integrated digital economy. With mandatory compliance for all taxpayers, early preparation has become a crucial factor in avoiding any disruption or potential violations resulting from non-compliance with the official e-invoice format in Jordan.
Ensure the compliance of your invoices in Jordan by choosing a suitable E-invoicing solution via InvoiceQ. Contact our team of experts and get a free demo today!
