Does Oman require a QR code on e-invoices?
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Yes, Oman requires a QR code for B2C transactions. The QR code is required on the human-readable version of the invoice, not on the structured e-invoice itself. OTA's current FAQ states that the QR code is generated by the taxpayer and is intended to allow the authenticity of the e-invoice to be verified.
The QR code contains specified information such as the seller's name, VATIN, invoice timestamp, invoice total including VAT, VAT total, and the seller's UUID. OTA has indicated that the QR verification process will be supported through a future mobile application.
Businesses should therefore treat QR generation as part of their customer-facing invoice design for applicable B2C transactions, while keeping it separate from the structured XML e-invoice exchanged through the Fawtara ecosystem.
Key points
- QR codes are mandatory for B2C transactions.
- The QR code appears on the human-readable invoice.
- It is not part of the structured e-invoice itself.
- The taxpayer generates the QR code.
- The QR contains specified invoice and seller information.
- OTA will provide further verification functionality through its planned mobile application.
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