Sell in Saudi Arabia in Arabic, from day one.
Salla & Zid Store Development
OXEDGE builds Arabic-first stores on Salla and Zid, the Saudi ecommerce platforms, for UAE brands entering Saudi Arabia and Saudi brands selling across the Gulf: Arabic product pages written by people, local payments, Saudi couriers and invoices ready for ZATCA. Starter stores start from AED 9,999 and launch in 3 to 6 weeks. Platform subscriptions and payment fees are paid to Salla or Zid directly.
Why Salla or Zid for Saudi Arabia
Saudi ecommerce is worth about USD 31.3 billion in 2026 and is forecast to grow to about USD 54.9 billion by 2031 (Mordor Intelligence). Salla and Zid are built for that market: Arabic by default, Saudi payment methods and couriers already connected, and e-invoicing handled inside the platform.
If you already sell on Shopify or WooCommerce in the UAE, a separate Saudi store on Salla or Zid can be quicker to run than bending one store around two countries. We help you decide before you build.
Pick the platform for the market, not the habit.
Arabic First, Not Translated
Saudi shoppers read Arabic first. We write product names, descriptions, size guides and policies in natural Saudi-friendly Arabic, set the layout right to left from the start and keep English as the second language, not the other way round.
The store theme, banners and checkout are tested on phones in Arabic, because that is where most orders are placed.
A store that reads like it was made in Riyadh.
Payments, Couriers and ZATCA
We connect the payment methods Saudi shoppers expect, such as mada cards, Tabby or Tamara instalments where approved, and Apple Pay where your platform offers it, and set up shipping with the couriers your platform supports, with order tracking messages.
Saudi Arabia charges 15% VAT, against 5% in the UAE, and B2B invoices must follow ZATCA's e-invoicing rules. We set up VAT, your commercial registration details and invoice settings, and connect stock to Odoo or Zoho if you run one.
Paid, shipped and invoiced the Saudi way.
Price, Timeline & What We Promise
Starter stores start from AED 9,999 and launch in 3 to 6 weeks: platform and market choice, Arabic catalogue, payments, shipping, VAT and testing. Custom multi-store builds with integrations are quoted after scoping. You need the right licence or commercial registration for each market before payments go live; we work alongside your setup adviser.
Your company owns the store, the accounts and the data from day one. Payments run in milestones of 40%, 40% and 20%, and you get 30 days of free fixes after launch. Prices exclude 5% VAT; platform fees are billed by Salla or Zid.
Planning to sell in Saudi Arabia? Let's map the store.
At a glance
OXEDGE builds Arabic-first stores on Salla and Zid for brands selling in Saudi Arabia: human-written Arabic catalogue, mada and instalment payments, Saudi couriers, 15% VAT and ZATCA invoice settings. Starter stores start from AED 9,999 and launch in 3 to 6 weeks; platform fees are paid to Salla or Zid, and prices exclude 5% VAT.
Related guides: Selling into Saudi Arabia from the UAE · Shopify, WooCommerce, Salla, Zid or custom
Prices checked on 3 November 2026.
- Starter store
- From AED 9,999 · 3–6 weeks
- Saudi market
- Ecommerce about USD 31.3 bn in 2026, about USD 54.9 bn by 2031 (Mordor Intelligence)
- Platforms
- Salla: 68,000+ active merchants; Zid: 13,500+ merchants (own figures)
- Tax
- 15% VAT in Saudi Arabia, 5% in the UAE; ZATCA e-invoicing
- You own
- Domain, accounts, code and data, registered in your name
- After launch
- 30 days of free bug fixes
- Payment terms
- Milestones of 40%, 40% and 20%
FAQ
How much does a Salla or Zid store cost with OXEDGE?
Starter stores start from AED 9,999 and launch in 3 to 6 weeks. Custom multi-store builds and integrations are quoted after scoping. Salla or Zid subscription and payment fees are paid to the platform.
Salla, Zid or Shopify for Saudi Arabia?
Salla and Zid are built for the Saudi market, with Arabic, local payments, couriers and e-invoicing inside the platform. Shopify suits brands running one store across many countries. We compare them for your catalogue and markets before you build.
Do I need a Saudi commercial registration?
To take payments as a Saudi business, the platforms and payment providers ask for Saudi business documents. Some UAE brands start through a distributor or marketplace instead. Your setup adviser confirms the right route; we build the store around it.
Can the store take mada, Apple Pay, Tabby and Tamara?
We connect the payment methods your platform and payment provider approve for your business, typically mada cards and Tabby or Tamara instalments where you qualify, plus Apple Pay where your platform offers it.
What does ZATCA e-invoicing mean for my store?
Saudi Arabia requires electronic invoices through ZATCA's FATOORA system, rolled out in waves by business size. We set up your invoice details and VAT on the platform; your tax adviser confirms which wave applies to you.
Can one business charge 5% UAE VAT and 15% Saudi VAT?
Yes, with the right registrations. We set VAT per market on each store, and keep the UAE and Saudi stores separate where that makes the accounts simpler.
Will my products be translated or written in Arabic?
Written. Product names, descriptions and policies are written in natural Arabic for Saudi shoppers, with English as the second language.
Have you built Salla or Zid stores before?
We build stores on Shopify, WooCommerce, Salla and Zid with the same team and process. Ask us for the plan and timeline for your catalogue on the first call.
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