UAE / KSA VAT Localization for WooCommerce (GCC VAT)

Key Features

GCC 5% standard VAT rate pre-configured in WooCommerce tax classes, alongside zero-rated and exempt rate classes for UAE and KSA supplies

Supplier TRN stored in plugin settings and printed on every invoice; buyer TRN captured at checkout via a validated custom checkout field (15-digit format check)

Bilingual Arabic/English tax invoice template with all FTA/ZATCA-mandatory fields: sequential invoice number, issue date, supplier & buyer TRN, VAT-exclusive total, VAT amount, gross total

Automatic simplified vs full tax-invoice selection based on the supply-value threshold (full invoice with buyer details above the limit, simplified below)

Reverse-charge mechanism handling for qualifying B2B and import transactions — VAT shown as accounted-for by the recipient, not charged on the order total

Zero-rated and exempt line handling so qualifying goods/services (exports, specific supplies) carry the correct rate and appear correctly on the return

VAT return summary export (output VAT, zero-rated, exempt, reverse-charge totals) for a chosen date range, downloadable as CSV for your accountant or FTA/ZATCA filing prep

Currency-correct totals in AED or SAR with VAT rounding rules applied per line and per invoice

HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage / custom order tables) compatible — TRN and VAT meta stored on the order regardless of storage mode

Hook-based integration (woocommerce_calculate_totals, checkout field filters, order-totals filters) that survives WooCommerce and plugin updates

WPML / Polylang aware so the invoice language can follow the customer's locale where multilingual is installed

Admin VAT settings screen in wp-admin: rates, thresholds, supplier TRN, invoice numbering prefix, and reverse-charge rules — no code editing required after handover

Built to order, done for you

No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.

You order

Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.

We build & install

ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your WooCommerce.

Go live + support

You go live in about 2–4 weeks, with a post-launch support window.

About this Product

UAE / KSA VAT Localization for WooCommerce (GCC VAT) is a custom plugin that ECOSIRE builds, installs and supports on your own WordPress site — it is not an instant download from WooCommerce.com or WordPress.org. After purchase we scope your VAT setup, build the plugin against your theme, gateways and order workflow, deploy it to staging, then go live with you.

The plugin makes WooCommerce VAT-correct for the Gulf the way the FTA (UAE) and ZATCA (Saudi Arabia) expect. WooCommerce core treats tax as a generic percentage; it has no concept of a TRN, a bilingual Arabic/English tax invoice, reverse-charge mechanics, or a simplified-vs-full invoice rule. We add all of that through proper WordPress hooks and filters — woocommerce_calculate_totals, woocommerce_get_order_item_totals, the checkout field API and the invoice/PDF layer — so it survives plugin and core updates.

What it does: configures the GCC 5% standard rate alongside zero-rated and exempt classes; captures and validates your supplier TRN plus the buyer TRN at checkout (stored as order meta, HPOS / custom-order-table compatible); renders a bilingual tax invoice with the mandatory fields — sequential invoice number, TRN(s), VAT-exclusive amount, VAT amount and total in AED or SAR; applies reverse-charge for qualifying B2B and import scenarios; and switches between simplified and full tax-invoice layouts based on the supply value threshold.

It also generates a VAT return summary (output VAT, zero-rated, exempt, reverse-charge) you can hand to your accountant or feed into FTA / ZATCA filing. This is localization and compliant invoicing — a strong foundation for, but not a replacement for, ZATCA Phase-2 e-invoicing clearance, which we scope separately.

What you get

A custom WooCommerce VAT plugin built for your store, installed by ECOSIRE on your WordPress site (staging first, then production)

Configured GCC tax classes (5% standard, zero-rated, exempt) and your supplier TRN entered and verified

Bilingual Arabic/English tax-invoice template wired into your order emails and PDF/print output

VAT return summary export configured for your filing periods (UAE quarterly / KSA monthly or quarterly as applicable)

Admin handover walkthrough plus a short PDF guide covering settings, invoice rules and the return export

Source code of the plugin delivered to you, plus a defined post-launch support and bug-fix window

Who this is for

UAE WooCommerce merchant approaching the FTA invoice rules

A Dubai or Abu Dhabi store owner who is VAT-registered and needs compliant 5% tax invoices with their TRN and the buyer's TRN, in Arabic and English, before an FTA review or audit.

Saudi (KSA) store preparing for ZATCA compliance

A Riyadh or Jeddah merchant who needs correct 5% VAT, SAR invoicing and a clean VAT base now, as a foundation step ahead of ZATCA Phase-2 e-invoicing clearance which is scoped separately.

Accountant or finance lead managing a GCC online store

A bookkeeper who needs reliable output-VAT, zero-rated, exempt and reverse-charge totals from WooCommerce so the periodic VAT return reconciles without manual spreadsheet rebuilding each cycle.

How UAE / KSA VAT Localization for WooCommerce (GCC VAT) Compares

Criterion	ECOSIRE	Custom Build	Competitor
GCC 5% VAT with UAE/KSA zero-rated & exempt classes pre-configured	Included	Partial support	Partial support
Supplier + buyer TRN capture, validation and display on invoices	Included	Partial support	Not included
Bilingual Arabic/English FTA/ZATCA-format tax invoice	Included	Partial support	Not included
Reverse-charge and zero-rated/exempt return handling	Included	Partial support	Not included
Simplified vs full tax-invoice automatic selection by threshold	Included	Partial support	Not included
VAT return summary export for filing periods	Included	Partial support	Partial support
Installed, configured and supported on your site by the vendor	Included	Partial support	Not included
ZATCA Phase-2 e-invoicing clearance (XML, stamping, platform integration)	Not included	Partial support	Not included

Frequently Asked Questions about UAE / KSA VAT Localization for WooCommerce (GCC VAT)

Is this a plugin I download and install myself from WooCommerce.com?

No. This is build-to-order. ECOSIRE builds the plugin for your specific store, installs it on your WordPress site (on staging first, then production), configures your tax classes, supplier TRN and invoice rules, and goes live with you. You also receive the plugin source code at handover — there is no public marketplace download link.

How long does delivery take?

A standard UAE or KSA VAT localization build is typically delivered in about 7 to 10 business days from the time we receive your store access and VAT details (TRN, registration scheme, return frequency). Stores with custom checkouts, unusual gateways, multilingual setups or extra rate rules may take a little longer — we confirm a firm timeline in writing before we start.

What ongoing support and updates do I get after launch?

Every build includes a defined post-launch support and bug-fix window during which we resolve any issues with the VAT logic, invoices or return export. Because the plugin is hook-based it is designed to survive WooCommerce and WordPress core updates; if a future core change affects it, we cover that within the support window. Longer-term maintenance or retainer support is available as an add-on.

Does this make me ZATCA Phase-2 e-invoicing compliant in Saudi Arabia?

Not by itself. This plugin delivers correct GCC VAT localization and compliant bilingual tax invoices — the right foundation. ZATCA Phase-2 requires structured XML invoices, cryptographic stamping and integration/clearance with the ZATCA platform, which is a separate, larger scope. We can scope that as a follow-on engagement once your VAT base is correct.

Will it work with my theme, payment gateway and HPOS order storage?

Yes. We build against your actual theme, checkout and gateways (for example Telr, PayTabs, Tap, Stripe or bank transfer) and the plugin stores TRN and VAT data on the order using WooCommerce's order API, so it works whether you use the legacy post-based orders or HPOS / custom order tables. We verify this on your staging site before going live.