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By AI, Created 10:21 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Haseem has launched a new e-invoicing and accounting platform for Saudi small and medium-sized businesses as the Kingdom pushes toward broader SME digitization and ZATCA compliance. The launch arrives while Saudi Arabia accelerates e-invoicing rollout and targets a larger SME contribution to GDP by 2030.
Why it matters: - Saudi Arabia is pushing SMEs to digitize faster as Vision 2030 targets a rise in SME contribution to GDP from 20% to 35%. - Businesses also need to keep pace with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority e-invoicing rules while reducing manual financial work. - Haseem is positioning itself as a simpler operating system for invoicing, expenses, payments, and accounting.
What happened: - Haseem launched as an e-invoicing and accounting software platform built for Saudi businesses. - The platform is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises manage invoicing, expenses, payments, and financial operations. - CEO and Founder Badr Nour said Haseem was built to make the shift to digitized, compliant financial workflows easier for Saudi SMEs.
The details: - Haseem offers electronic invoicing, tax invoices, supplier bills, expense tracking, customer and supplier records, bank and cash management, tax reports, and financial visibility in one place. - The platform is aimed at business owners and finance teams that want a practical system without the complexity often tied to traditional accounting software. - Saudi Arabia’s SME base continues to expand, with Monsha’at’s SME Monitor showing 1.7 million active commercial registrations in 2025. - The Vision 2030 Annual Report put the digital economy’s contribution to GDP at 15.8%. - Saudi Arabia’s electronic invoicing system, known as Fatoorah, is being rolled out by ZATCA in two main phases. - Phase Two is being introduced in waves, with taxpayers notified at least six months before their integration wave.
Between the lines: - The launch reflects a broader shift away from spreadsheets, paper invoices, and disconnected tools. - Haseem is betting that SMEs will prefer software that combines compliance and day-to-day financial management in one system. - Nour said e-invoicing should become the foundation for better financial visibility, cleaner operations, and smarter business decisions.
What’s next: - More Saudi businesses are expected to enter the e-invoicing ecosystem as ZATCA’s phased rollout continues. - Haseem is aiming to support that transition as SMEs modernize their financial workflows. - The company says it wants to help growing businesses stay ready for compliance without adding operational complexity.
The bottom line: - Haseem is launching into a policy-driven market where Saudi SMEs need digital tools that satisfy both growth ambitions and e-invoicing rules.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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