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Theme Payouts

This article outlines the payout process for Zid theme partners, including invoice submission, payment statuses, and tax requirements.

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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:

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

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:

  1. 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.

Pending
  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

Settled

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)
- CR number & VAT certificate- Invoice number & date
- Zid legal name:شركة القدرة التقنية لتقنية المعلومات والاتصالاتAl-Qudrah Al-Taqniyah for Technology and Communication Company
- Transaction lines: 
• Single items or grouped 
• Partner share + tax_paid
- Sum of total share + VAT

Saudi bank account without VAT certificate

SAR

No VAT

- Partner legal name
- Logo (optional)
- CR number or Freelance certificate- Invoice number & date
- Zid legal name (Arabic & English)- Transaction lines: 
• Single items or grouped 
• Partner share only
- Total in SAR

Non-Saudi bank account

USD

Deduct 5% WHT

- Partner legal name
- Logo (optional)
- CR number (if applicable)- Invoice date
- Zid legal name (Arabic & English)
- Transaction lines: 
• Single items or grouped 
• Total partner share- Sum: (Partner share − 5% WHT)- Invoice in USD

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.

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