As a Theme Partner, once your theme is published and merchants begin purchasing or installing it (if paid), you are eligible for monthly payouts. Zid has a structured payment process to ensure timely and transparent settlements.
Payout Process Overview
On the 6th of every month, Zid generates a payout record for all successful transactions from the previous month. You will receive:
Email notification
Dashboard alert via Partner Dashboard > Payments > Payouts
You must complete the invoicing step to receive your earnings.
Where to Access Payouts:
Go to: **Partner Dashboard → Payments → Payouts**
Click on the Themes tab
Understanding the Payout Table
Column | Description |
Payout Code | Unique reference ID to track the payout |
Payout Date | Month of the payout record |
App/Theme Name | Name of your theme receiving revenue |
Partner Share | Your earnings (excluding VAT) based on eligible sales |
Zid Share | Zid’s portion of the transaction |
Withholding Tax | Tax applicable if you're outside KSA |
Payment Status | Current status of the payout |
Payout Details | Submit invoice & download receipt |
Download Report | View and verify detailed sales report |
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Payout Status
Column | Description |
Pending | A new monthly payout record; kindly upload your invoice. |
In Review | We are reviewing your submission. |
Rejected | Your submission has been rejected, please refer to the provided reason and re-upload the necessary files. |
Settled | Your submission has been accepted, and payment is being processed! |
Invoice Submission & Statuses
Payout Lifecycle:
To check the available payouts:
1- Navigate to the Payments → Payouts page within the partner dashboard.
2- Select Themes tab.
Upon issuance of the monthly payout, the partner can check the details of a single payout, each payout contains all the payments which can be accessed by clicking on the Download Report icon as shown below:
Pending
Zid creates a payout record.
You must confirm the amount and upload a VAT invoice.
The default status for payouts is "Pending", in this phase, you need to initiate the settlement process.
Action: Once amounts has been confirmed, please upload and submit your VAT invoice by clicking on the Payout Details icon. Partners located outside of KSA must include withholding tax before submission.
In Review
Zid’s finance team reviews your submission.
Upon invoice submission, the payment status transitions to "In Review", allowing our finance team to assess your submission.
You will be notified when the status is transitioned.
Rejected
Issues were found. You’ll receive the rejection reason.
Fix the invoice and re-upload it.
In case of identified invoice issues or collection errors, our finance team may reject the submission, resulting in a payment status change to "Rejected".
Action: Review the reason for rejection, upload a new invoice, and proceed with resubmission.
Settled
Your invoice was approved.
Payment is now being processed.
Upon verification of your submission, the finance team will process the payment, and the status will be "Settled" upon completion.
You can access payment information and receipts at any time.
Invoice Guidelines
Required Invoice Details:
Company Legal Name
Zid Legal Name: شركة القدرة التقنية لتقنية المعلومات والاتصالات
CR Number & VAT Number (if applicable)
IBAN / Bank Account Details
Invoice currency: SAR or USD
Clear breakdown of total share (excluding VAT)
Invoice Requirements by Partner Type
To ensure timely and accurate payout processing, partners must issue invoices according to their business and bank account location. The table below outlines the required format and conditions for each scenario.
Based on your bank account location and VAT status, use the following invoice format to ensure your payout is processed without delays:
Partner Type | Currency | VAT / WHT | Required Invoice Details |
Saudi bank account with VAT certificate | SAR | Add 15% VAT | - Partner legal name- Partner logo (optional) |
Saudi bank account without VAT certificate | SAR | No VAT | - Partner legal name |
Non-Saudi bank account | USD | Deduct 5% WHT | - Partner legal name |
Download Sample Invoices:
Tax Requirements:
Location | Tax Type | Rate |
Inside KSA | VAT | 15% (added) |
Outside KSA | WHT | 5% (deducted) |
📆 Important Dates
6th of each month: New payout is generated
By 6th: Upload your invoice
By 10th: payouts will be transferred
After 14th: Late invoices roll over to the next month
❓Need Help?
If you experience issues with:
Missing payout records
Rejected invoices
Tax clarification
Open the Help Widget in your Partner Dashboard → Select Finance Concerns → Payout Issue
By following this complete theme development and support flow, Zid Partners can ensure high-quality experiences for merchants while efficiently managing updates, support, and payouts. Continue refining and iterating your themes to meet evolving merchant needs and maximize your exposure in Zid’s Theme Market.