๐ฏ๐ด Jordan ยท Compliance guide
ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉJoFotara E-Invoicing in Jordan
What Jordan's national e-invoicing system means for the building trades: what the ISTD invoicing regulation recognises, how vendors describe invoice validation, what to check before a public tender, and which tools say they link to JoFotara.
By WrenchStack Research ยท Published June 2026 ยท Updated 1 October 2026 ยท Not tax advice; confirm your situation with the ISTD (istd.gov.jo) or your accountant.
โฐ The short version
Jordan's JoFotara national e-invoicing system is run by the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD). The ISTD invoicing regulation, as amended in 2023, recognises electronic invoices issued through JoFotara or through software linked to it, and Jordanian press reported that use became mandatory from the start of April 2025. Odoo's documentation says its JoFotara module submits invoices in UBL 2.1 for real-time validation and puts a JoFotara QR code on the invoice that can be checked in the Sanad app. The ISTD publishes no list of approved software. The practical task: make sure your invoicing tool links to JoFotara, directly or through a connector, and confirm the integration scope with the vendor.
The timeline
- Amended 2023: the ISTD invoicing regulation, which recognises electronic invoices issued through JoFotara or through software linked to it.
- Start of April 2025: Jordanian press reported that use of the national e-invoicing system became mandatory.
What the system requires
- Validation and QR code. Odoo's JoFotara documentation describes invoices submitted for real-time validation, with a JoFotara QR code on the PDF that can be checked in the Sanad app; FawtraPlus says it adds a QR code and a UUID to each invoice.
- Structured format and credentials. Odoo's module generates invoices in UBL 2.1 and needs an Activity Number, Client ID and Secret Key from the ISTD.
- Integration path. Via the ISTD JoFotara web portal or the Fawatiri app, or through software linked to JoFotara, which is where vendors such as InvoiceQ, Mozon, Daftra, Odoo and Tax2Gov come in. The ISTD publishes no list of approved software.
- Check your own scope. General sales tax registration becomes mandatory once sales pass thresholds that differ for goods and services, and invoices must be issued through JoFotara or software linked to it; confirm your obligations with the ISTD or your accountant.
Why this matters for contractors specifically
Invoices must be issued through JoFotara or software linked to it, so check that your accounting software is linked. Public tenders have their own requirements: the Government Tenders Department says contractors must activate the Sanad service to submit bids electronically on JONEPS, and no ministry, municipality or company may sign a works contract with a contractor who is not registered and classified with the Jordan Construction Contractors Association. Among the software in our directory, Mozon sells a contracting module (budgets, subcontractors and progress invoicing) and Odoo covers projects alongside accounting; most of the other tools are e-invoicing or accounting software, so you may need separate project tracking.
The wider Jordanian tax context
- GST: standard 16% under Law No. 6 of 1994, with reduced, zero and exempt rates for listed goods and services, so software must be set to Jordan's rates.
- Social Security (SSC): contributions of 14.25% of the insured wage from the employer and 7.5% from the employee (21.75% in total), per PwC; tax bills can be paid through eFawateercom.
Which tools link to JoFotara?
From the software in our Jordan directory, here is what each vendor says about JoFotara. Neither Zoho nor Intuit names a JoFotara integration for Zoho Books or QuickBooks; InvoiceQ lists QuickBooks among the systems it connects. The ISTD publishes no list of approved software, so confirm the current status with the vendor.
| Tool | JoFotara status | Fit | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| InvoiceQ | E-invoicing layer that links existing ERP and accounting systems to the ISTD | Firms keeping their current back office | From JOD 120/yr |
| Mozon | Amman ERP with a contracting module; its ERP page lists JoFotara integration | Contractors wanting an ERP with contracting features | Quote-based |
| Odoo | Ships a JoFotara module (l10n_jo_edi; UBL 2.1, QR code); needs ISTD credentials | Firms wanting one ERP system | Published USD per-user prices; implementation extra |
| Daftra | Says it links directly to the national e-invoicing platform with automatic QR code | Firms wanting accounting, inventory, CRM and HR in one subscription | Published USD prices; 14-day trial |
| FawtraPlus | Issues JoFotara invoices with QR code and 16% sales tax; says it is ISTD-approved | Firms and self-employed professionals wanting one low-cost annual plan | 50 JOD/yr |
| Fatwarti | Says it sends invoices directly to JoFotara via the official API; accounting + POS | Firms wanting accounting, inventory and POS | No public prices (free trial) |
| Tax2Gov (T2G) | API connector linking existing ERP and POS systems to JoFotara | Keep your existing system, add the JoFotara link | Quote-based |
| Zoho Books / QuickBooks | No JoFotara integration named by Zoho or Intuit; InvoiceQ lists QuickBooks among the systems it connects | Firms already on these global tools | See each review |
JoFotara status is as each vendor describes it, checked September 2026. The ISTD publishes no list of approved software, so confirm the integration scope with each vendor before relying on it.
The one question to ask any vendor
Don't assume a good accounting tool links to JoFotara. Ask: "Do you send invoices to JoFotara directly, or do I need a third-party connector, and what exactly does the integration cover?" If you're on QuickBooks, InvoiceQ lists it among the systems it connects; Zoho names no JoFotara integration for Zoho Books, so confirm how you will issue e-invoices before relying on it. And remember the press-reported mandatory start of April 2025 has already passed; this isn't a "later" task.
Frequently asked questions
Is JoFotara mandatory yet, and for whom?
Jordanian press reported that use of the national e-invoicing system became mandatory from the start of April 2025. The ISTD invoicing regulation, as amended in 2023, recognises electronic invoices issued through JoFotara or through software linked to it. General sales tax registration becomes mandatory once sales pass thresholds that differ for goods and services, so confirm your own obligations with the ISTD or your accountant.
How are JoFotara invoices validated?
Odooโs documentation for its JoFotara module says invoices are generated in UBL 2.1 and submitted for real-time validation, and that the JoFotara QR code is embedded in the invoice PDF so it can be checked in the Sanad app. FawtraPlus says it adds a QR code and a UUID to each invoice. The ISTD pages read for this guide do not set out the technical model, so ask your vendor how its integration submits and validates invoices.
What happens if I don't comply?
The ISTD invoicing regulation recognises electronic invoices issued through JoFotara or through software linked to it, so make sure yours are. Late sales tax payment is fined four per thousand of the tax due for each week of delay, per the ISTD sales tax FAQ. The ISTD pages read for this guide do not state the fines for invoicing violations, so confirm them with the ISTD or your accountant.
What format and what's the legal basis?
Odooโs JoFotara module generates invoices in UBL 2.1 and needs an Activity Number, Client ID and Secret Key from the ISTD. The legal basis is the ISTD invoicing regulation, as amended in 2023, which recognises electronic invoices issued through JoFotara or through software linked to it. The system is run by the Income & Sales Tax Department (ISTD) under the Ministry of Finance, which administers Income Tax Law No. 34 of 2014 and General Sales Tax Law No. 6 of 1994.
Does my accounting software need to be JoFotara-native?
Not necessarily, but invoices must be issued through JoFotara or software linked to it. InvoiceQ, Daftra, FawtraPlus and Fatwarti say their products send invoices to JoFotara, the Mozon ERP page lists JoFotara integration, and Odoo ships a JoFotara module (l10n_jo_edi) that needs an Activity Number, Client ID and Secret Key from the ISTD. InvoiceQ and Tax2Gov sell connectors for existing systems, and InvoiceQ lists QuickBooks among the systems it connects. Zoho names no JoFotara integration for Zoho Books. The ISTD publishes no list of approved software. The right question for any vendor: "Do you send invoices to JoFotara directly, or which connector do I need?"
What's the wider Jordanian tax context?
General Sales Tax (GST) is a standard 16% under Law No. 6 of 1994, with reduced, zero and exempt rates for listed goods and services, so your software must be set to Jordanโs rates. Social Security (SSC) contributions are 14.25% of the insured wage from the employer and 7.5% from the employee, 21.75% in total, per PwC. The ISTD runs the online portal; tax bills can be paid through eFawateercom.
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