This article outlines the payout process for Zid app partners, including invoice submission, payment statuses, tax requirements, and the overall flow for receiving payments for your app.
Payout Process Overview
Once your app is published and merchants begin purchasing or installing it, you are eligible for monthly payouts. Zid follows a structured payment process to ensure timely and transparent settlements.
Payment Flow
Merchant Payment:
The merchant pays for your app.
Partner Payment:
You receive the purchase details, and the transaction will be included in the next payout cycle.
Zid Settlement:
Zid settles the partner’s payout after the invoicing process is complete.
Accepted Payment Methods
Bank transfer
Other Charges (If Applicable)
Merchant compensation may apply if there is an issue caused by the partner.
Partner Agreements
Shares Calculation
📜 Important: App partners must sign an agreement with Zid before publishing their service. The agreement includes the revenue share, which may be subject to change based on Zid’s approval.
Formula:
Partner Share = (Paid Amount by Merchant Excluding VAT) × Partner Rate
Service | Revenue Model | Default Rate | Settlement Period |
Subscription Apps | % of subscription cost | 20% | Monthly |
Agreement Samples
Partner Invoices
Eligible Taxes
📜 Important: Partners must consent to tax eligibility before Zid approves their service for publishing.
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Partners must provide an active VAT certificate if they are operating in Saudi Arabia.
Once verified, Zid configures the VAT rate (15%) for the partner’s profile. VAT will be automatically calculated for payouts and included in the invoice.
Withholding Tax (WHT)
Partners outside Saudi Arabia must pay WHT:
App partners: 15%
The WHT amount should be calculated and deducted from the partner’s shares amount.
Invoice Requirements
Partners must submit an invoice with the following details:
Basic Information
Company legal name
Zid legal name: شركة القدرة التقنية لتقنية المعلومات والاتصالات (Al-Qudrah Al-Taqniyah for Technology and Communication Company)
CR number & VAT number (if applicable)
Bank account details (for faster settlement)
Invoice Lines
Transactions as single items or grouped
Total share amount excluding VAT
Other Conditions
Invoice amounts must be in either SAR or USD
Partners outside of KSA must deduct WHT (15%) from the total amount.
Partners inside KSA must add 15% VAT to the total.
Invoice Requirements by Partner Type
Bank Account Type | VAT Certificate | Currency | Required Fields | Invoice Lines | Notes |
Saudi (Apps) | ✅ Yes | SAR | - Partner legal name- Partner logo (optional)- CR number & VAT number- Invoice number & date- Zid legal name: | - List each transaction:→ Partner share→ Tax paid by merchantOR Grouped summary:→ Total partner share→ Total tax paid- Sum: Total partner share + tax paid | Invoice must be in SAR |
Non-Saudi (Subscription Apps only) | N/A | USD | - Partner legal name- Partner logo (optional)- CR number (if applicable)- Invoice date- Zid legal name (Arabic & English) | - List transactions:→ Partner share onlyOR Grouped:→ Total partner share- Sum: Partner share − 15% WHT | Invoice must be in USD 15% Withholding Tax applies |
Invoices Samples
Payouts Settlement
📜 Important: On a monthly basis, partners will receive a notification about a new payout for all successful purchases made in the previous month.
Example:
If an app has 10 paid subscriptions in April, the partner will receive the payout in a single settlement on May 6th.
Payout Flow for Finance Admin
On the 6th day of each month:
Partners will see a new record for the previous month in the payouts page with the Pending status.
Partners must upload the corresponding invoice within 5 days.
Once the invoice is uploaded:
The payout status changes to In Review.
After Zid reviews the invoice:
Once the finance team confirms the invoice, payment is processed, and the payout status will change to Settled.
If the invoice is rejected:
The partner will be notified of the rejection reason and can re-upload a corrected invoice.
Required Actions for Finance Admin
Review Invoice:
Ensure accurate amounts and verify VAT or WHT as needed.
Confirm Settlement:
Process payment and transfer funds within 3 days.
Upload a receipt once payment is completed.
Reject Invoice (if needed):
If issues are found, the invoice is rejected and a clear reason is provided for re-submission.
By following this guide, app partners can efficiently manage payments, payouts, and support, ensuring timely transactions and a seamless merchant experience.
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