Oman Fawtara Release 2: Accreditation & Association Update

Oman Fawtara Release 2: Service Provider and Taxpayer Association Management Update

Oman's e-invoicing programme reached a new milestone on 28th June 2026, when the Tax Authority activated Release 2 of the Fawtara platform. The go-live followed the Peppol Testbed activation on 25th June 2026, and it introduced the Service Provider and Taxpayer Association Management feature. This feature starts the formal accreditation process for service providers and gives taxpayers a direct way to manage their provider relationships. This blog breaks down what Release 2 changes, what service providers must do next, and where this update fits into Oman's wider Fawtara rollout timeline. 

Key Takeaways

• Fawtara Release 2 went live on 28th June 2026, right after the Peppol Testbed activation on 25th June 2026

• This release starts service provider accreditation by allowing OpenPeppol test result submissions for OTA review

• Taxpayers can now manage their service provider relationships directly through the Fawtara Portal

• Service providers must complete OpenPeppol testing, including the Oman Test Suite, before submitting results to OTA

• Phase 1 of the Fawtara mandate begins in August 2026 for 100 large VAT-registered companies 

What Is Fawtara Release 2

The Oman Tax Authority confirmed the go-live of Release 2 on 28th June 2026, following the Peppol Testbed activation just three days earlier on 25th June 2026. This order matches the sequence confirmed in the OTA's own announcement, with Release 2 following Peppol Testbed activation directly. Release 2 activates two connected functions inside the Fawtara Portal, covering OpenPeppol test result submission for OTA review and a dedicated system for taxpayers to manage their service provider relationships directly online.

Peppol Testbed Activation and Its Role in Release 2

The Peppol Testbed for Oman went live on 25th June 2026, giving prospective service providers the environment needed to begin mandatory testing. OpenPeppol operates this testbed as a self-assessment environment, letting service providers test technical conformance against Peppol specifications before requesting production certification. Within this testbed, service providers must pass every test in the Accreditation suite before OpenPeppol issues a production PKI certificate. Oman adds a further requirement on top of these standard tests, called the Oman Test Suite, which reflects country-specific business rules under the Fawtara programme. 

Key Functions Introduced Under Release 2

OpenPeppol Test Result Submission for OTA Review

Prospective service providers can now submit completed OpenPeppol test results directly to the OTA for formal review. This submission forms a required part of the accreditation pathway toward becoming an Accredited Service Provider under Fawtara. The Tax Authority evaluates these submitted results before granting the next stage of provider accreditation.

Taxpayer to Service Provider Association Management

Taxpayers registered on the Fawtara Portal can now manage their relationship with a chosen service provider through a dedicated portal feature. This association step formally links a taxpayer's account with the service provider responsible for exchanging and validating that taxpayer's e-invoices. Taxpayers cannot proceed toward live invoice exchange once their assigned rollout phase begins without completing this linkage.

Next Steps for Service Providers

The Oman Tax Authority has outlined four specific actions for service providers following this go-live:

• Complete OpenPeppol testing covering all mandatory tests, including the Oman Test Suite, on the OpenPeppol testbed

• Review the Oman Specifications as listed in the go-live announcement

• Submit evidence of completed mandatory test results along with a signed Service Provider Agreement to OTA through the Fawtara Portal

• Attend the scheduled drop-in sessions for additional support, with details shared through official email communication

Fawtara Rollout Timeline and Release 2's Position

Oman's e-invoicing mandate under the Fawtara programme is rolling out across four confirmed phases, based on official Tax Authority guidance:

Impact of Release 2 on Businesses in Oman 

Service provider accreditation directly determines which companies taxpayers can legally use for e-invoice exchange under the Fawtara programme. Taxpayers preparing for Phase 1 in August 2026 need an accredited service provider already linked to their account through this new association feature. Businesses that delay selecting and confirming a service provider risk running short on time before their assigned rollout date arrives. Working with a provider that has actively cleared OpenPeppol and Oman-specific testing reduces the risk of last-minute compliance gaps.

How Flick Network Supports the Fawtara Release 2 Accreditation Process

Flick Network holds OTA Pre-Approved Accredited Service Provider status in Oman, placing it directly within this accreditation stage of Fawtara. Here is how Flick Network's e-Invoicing Solution supports businesses through Release 2:

• OpenPeppol and Oman Test Suite Readiness: The solution is built to meet OpenPeppol conformance requirements and the Oman-specific business rules introduced under the Fawtara programme

• Fawtara Portal Association Support: Businesses can link their taxpayer account to Flick Network as their service provider directly through the new Fawtara Portal association feature

• ERP and System Integration: Flick Network connects with existing invoicing, billing, ERP, and POS systems while limiting disruption to daily operations

• PINT OM Compliance: Every invoice is produced in XML (UBL 2.1) and PDF/A-3 formats, aligned with the April 2026 PINT OM specification

• Implementation Support: The Flick Network team guides finance and IT teams through integration, testing, and go-live to maintain the planned timeline before each rollout phase

Conclusion

Release 2 of the Fawtara platform moves Oman's e-invoicing programme from registration into active accreditation and taxpayer linkage. Service providers now have a clear testing and submission path toward final approval, while taxpayers can confirm their provider directly through the Fawtara Portal. Flick Network, an approved e-invoicing solution provider, supports Oman businesses through every stage of this transition. Contact the Flick Network team at sales@flick.network to start the accreditation and integration process today. 

FAQs

1. When did the Peppol Testbed go live for Oman?

The Peppol Testbed for Oman's Fawtara programme went live on 25th June 2026. Service providers use this testbed to complete mandatory conformance testing before requesting production certification.

2. What does the new association management feature allow taxpayers to do?

The feature allows taxpayers registered on the Fawtara Portal to link their account with a chosen service provider. This linkage is required before taxpayers can begin exchanging e-invoices once their rollout phase starts.

3. What must service providers submit to OTA after completing testing?

Service providers must submit evidence of completed mandatory test results, including the Oman Test Suite, along with a signed Service Provider Agreement. This submission goes through the Fawtara Portal for OTA review before final accreditation.

4. How does Release 2 affect businesses preparing for Phase 1 in August 2026?

Businesses in Phase 1 need an accredited service provider linked to their account through this new feature. Confirming this link early helps avoid delays before the August 2026 rollout date arrives.