# POS Systems in Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Restaurants and Shops *How to choose a ZATCA-compliant register that fits the way your business actually sells* > **In short:** How to choose a POS system in Saudi Arabia in 2025: system comparisons, ZATCA compliance criteria, must-have features for restaurants and shops, and pricing. - **URL:** https://www.snad.io/en/blog/nizam-pos-mataim-mahalat-saudi - **Arabic original:** https://www.snad.io/blog/nizam-pos-mataim-mahalat-saudi - **Category:** Industry — Retail & Shops - **Tags:** point of sale, POS, cashier, restaurants, retail, Snad, ZATCA - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Updated:** 2026-08-02 - **Publisher:** Snad (snad.io) A point of sale (POS) system is the backbone of any business that serves customers face to face — a restaurant, a café, a clothing shop or a pharmacy. In Saudi Arabia, though, since the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) made electronic invoicing mandatory, choosing a ZATCA-compliant POS stopped being a preference. It is now a basic requirement. This guide sets out what you need from a POS system, and what separates a good one from the rest. ## What is a POS system? A point of sale system is the software and hardware you use to complete a sale: taking the order, calculating the amount, printing the invoice and accepting payment. A modern POS goes well beyond a cash register. It connects to inventory (the item is deducted the moment it sells), to accounting (a journal entry is created automatically), and to electronic payment gateways (mada, Visa, Apple Pay). The difference between a traditional POS and a modern one: - Old POS: prints a paper receipt, nothing more - Modern POS: a compliant electronic invoice + an inventory update + a journal entry — all from a single tap ## ZATCA requirements for a POS system Every POS system has to meet ZATCA's e-invoicing requirements: Phase One (generation), mandatory since December 2021: - Issue electronic invoices instead of paper ones - The invoice must carry the establishment name, the tax registration number and a QR code Phase Two (integration), mandatory in waves: - A direct link to ZATCA's Fatoora platform - A digital signature on every invoice - Invoice storage for 6 years Make sure the POS system you pick supports Phase Two — not Phase One alone. ## Must-have POS features for restaurants Restaurants and cafés need features a generic register does not offer: - Table management: a floor plan of the tables and a live status for each one - Order management: orders sent to the kitchen electronically (Kitchen Display System) - Meal add-ons and options: customising the order (no onion, large size, and so on) - Combos: meal deals at a reduced price - Raw-material management: a meal's ingredients deducted from inventory automatically - POS sessions: opening and closing the register with a daily report of revenue and payments - Multiple payment methods: cash, card, app, bank transfer ## Must-have POS features for retail shops Retail outlets and shops need a different set: - Barcodes and scanners: scan a barcode to add items instantly - Accurate inventory management: every sale is deducted from inventory automatically - Multiple price levels: a retail price and a wholesale price - Discounts and offers: a percentage discount or a fixed amount - Gift cards and points: customer loyalty programmes - Returns and exchanges: process a return without friction - Multiple branches: run more than one branch from a single dashboard - Daily and monthly reports: best-selling items, revenue per branch ## How POS systems in Saudi Arabia compare Snad POS: built into a complete ERP system. It covers accounting, inventory and compliant electronic invoicing. Suitable for restaurants and shops alike. Starts at SAR 249/month. Foodics: specialises in restaurants. Widely used. Its published packages start at around SAR 423/month for the quick-service tier (July 2026), with general accounting handled through integrations. Rewaa: specialises in retail and brings the register, inventory and accounting together, with packages starting at SAR 275 per month billed annually and excluding tax (rewaa.com/pricing — August 2026), with no human resources offering listed. Square POS: international. Its interface is not fully designed for Arabic, and ZATCA compliance needs configuration. The bottom line: if you want a POS that is integrated with full accounting, electronic invoicing, inventory and HR, Snad is the most complete option at a competitive price. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can Snad POS be used on a tablet or a phone? Yes. Snad runs in any modern browser, so you can use it on tablets, phones and computers without installing an app. ### Does a POS system need a permanent internet connection? Cloud POS systems such as Snad need a stable internet connection so that sales, inventory and accounting stay in sync in real time. To avoid downtime, keep a backup connection on hand (mobile data or a 5G SIM) for when the main line drops. ### How much does a POS system cost in Saudi Arabia? Cloud systems run between SAR 99–249/month with no installation costs. Traditional on-premise systems may carry additional installation and maintenance costs. --- ## About the publisher **Snad (سند)** — a private Saudi software company based in Riyadh, founded 2025. Legal form: Sole proprietorship. Commercial registration: 7038154642 VAT number: 310959226500003 Only official domain: snad.io > Snad is a private commercial business-management platform. It is not a > government body, not a bank, and not a government services portal, and it > is not affiliated with any government entity. Any site or app with a > similar name is unrelated to Snad.