The “December 31” Deadline & New Menu Rules—Is Your Saudi Business Ready?

by | Dec 13, 2025 | News

For businesses across the Kingdom, December 2025 is not just the end of the year; it is a critical compliance checkpoint.

From the ZATCA e-invoicing final waves to the strict new “Calorie & Salt” mandates for restaurants, the message from regulators is clear: Digital transparency is no longer optional.

At Dynamicx ITS, we are currently helping dozens of clients navigate these specific deadlines. Here is the breaking news affecting your operations right now and what you need to do before 2026 begins.

1. The ZATCA “Wave 22” Deadline is Here (Dec 31, 2025)

The News: As announced earlier this year, the General Authority of Zakat and Tax (ZATCA) has set December 31, 2025, as the final compliance date for Wave 22 of Phase 2 E-invoicing.

  • Who is affected: Businesses with a taxable turnover exceeding SAR 1 million (based on 2022-2024 records).

  • The Urgent Requirement: By the end of this month, your POS and ERP systems must be fully integrated with the FATOORA portal to generate cryptographically stamped XML invoices.

  • Dynamicx Solution: Our Workflow & Integration Systems ensure your sales data flows automatically to ZATCA, preventing the fines and “Red List” penalties associated with non-compliance.

2. F&B Alert: The “Salt Shaker” Icon is Now Mandatory

The News: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is strictly enforcing the new technical regulations (effective July 1, 2025) that require all restaurants and cafes to display specific health data on both physical and digital menus.

  • What you must display:

    1. High Salt Content: A “Salt Shaker” icon next to any item with >5g of salt.

    2. Caffeine Disclosure: Exact mg content for beverages.

    3. Calorie Burn: Icons showing the minutes of walking/running required to burn off the meal’s calories.

  • Dynamicx Solution: Our Operations Management Platform allows you to centrally manage your digital menus and recipes. You can update calorie and salt data across all your delivery aggregator profiles and in-store QR menus instantly from one dashboard, ensuring you remain 100% compliant without re-printing paper menus.

3. Saudization Hits the “Back Office” (Accounting Roles)

The News: As of late 2025, the Ministry of Human Resources has begun enforcing the 40% Saudization quota for private sector accounting professions (roles like Financial Manager, Auditor, and Senior Accountant).

  • The Impact: Companies with 5 or more accountants must now prove they have localized 40% of these skilled roles.

  • Dynamicx Solution: This shift creates an urgent need to upskill local talent. Our E-Learning Management System is designed to rapidly train Saudi nationals in your specific company procedures, helping you meet Nitaqat targets while ensuring your financial team remains competent and efficient.

The Verdict: 2026 Will Be Digital-First

These regulations share a common theme: the government expects your business data—whether it’s an invoice, a recipe’s salt content, or an employee’s nationality—to be accurate, visible, and digital.

Don’t wait for a fine to upgrade your systems. Contact Dynamicx ITS today to ensure your workflows, menus, and training programs are fully compliant with Saudi Arabia’s 2026 regulatory landscape.