Elements

Use the InvoiceDocumentReference sub-element of the BillingReference element to model the number and description:

Use the CorrectionReason Extension to model the correction reason:

Restrictions

• For Saudi Arabian Credit and Debit Notes, the Document must contain an invoice reference number and a reason in a textual description.
• Reasons are documented at Detailed Guidelines for E-Invoicing. Some reasons include:
  • Cancellation or suspension of the supplies (either wholly or partially) after the original Document was issued.
  • If there is a change or amendment to the supply, which leads to a change in the amount of VAT that is due.
  • If there is an amendment to the supply's value which is pre-agreed on between the Buyer and Supplier.
  • If there is a refund.
  • If there is a change in the Buyer's or Supplier's information.

Example

<ubl:Invoice>
    <!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
    <cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>381</cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>
        <!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
        <cac:BillingReference>
            <cac:InvoiceDocumentReference>
                <cbc:ID>INV12345</cbc:ID>
                <cbc:DocumentDescription>CANCELLATION_OR_TERMINATION</cbc:DocumentDescription>
            </cac:InvoiceDocumentReference>
        </cac:BillingReference>    
    <!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
</ubl:Invoice>