Oman launches Fawtara e-invoicing system with four-phase rollout starting August 2026
Oman's Tax Authority is rolling out Fawtara, a clearance-based e-invoicing system, in four phases beginning August 2026 with the first 100 large VAT-registered companies. All invoices must be issued electronically in standardised format with real-time validation.
Oman’s Tax Authority has launched Fawtara, a mandatory e-invoicing system that requires invoices to be issued electronically in standardised format and transmitted automatically for real-time validation. The rollout begins in August 2026 with the first 100 large VAT-registered companies, expanding to all VAT taxpayers and government entities by August 2027.
Oman’s Tax Authority has launched Fawtara, a clearance-based e-invoicing system designed to replace paper and PDF invoices with real-time digital validation. Each e-invoice is electronically certified with a unique verification code, enabling instant reporting and archiving.
Four-phase rollout timeline
The system rolls out in four phases based on company size, invoice volume, and technical readiness:
- Phase 1 (August 2026): First 100 large VAT-registered companies
- Phase 2 (February 2027): All large VAT-registered companies
- Phase 3 (August 2027): All remaining VAT-registered taxpayers, including SMEs
- Phase 4 (date to be announced): Government institutions and entities
Companies not yet targeted may voluntarily adopt the system early with support from the Tax Authority.
How Fawtara works
E-invoices are issued through a five-party operating model linking the supplier, the supplier’s service provider, the buyer’s service provider, the buyer, and the Oman Tax Authority. This structure ensures secure, standardised issuance and automatic transmission between all parties.
Stated benefits
The Tax Authority cites several objectives for the system: improving transaction efficiency, ensuring transparency and tax compliance, and preventing fraudulent invoicing. Direct business benefits include lower operating costs, simplified auditing, improved data accuracy, reduced errors, system integration, and secure archiving.