E-Invoicing in Egypt: Abdos Oil Streamlines Compliance with BSC Global
Client Overview: Abdos Oil Pvt. Ltd.
Abdos Oil is a renowned energy and petrochemical company with a strong footprint across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Based in Egypt, the company operates in oil refining, lubricants manufacturing, and petroleum distribution. With a diverse customer base and a rapidly growing volume of business transactions, compliance with the Egyptian Tax Authority’s (ETA) E-Invoicing mandate became a top priority.
To ensure seamless tax reporting, digital transformation, and compliance with ETA’s evolving E-Invoicing framework, Abdos Oil partnered with BSC Global for a robust and scalable SAP-integrated E-Invoicing solution.
Challenges Faced
- Regulatory Compliance Pressure
- ETA mandated real-time invoice reporting with strict technical standards.
- Risk of heavy penalties for non-compliance.
- Manual & Error-Prone Processes
- Paper-based invoicing and partial digitization led to data entry errors and delays.
- Integration Complexity
- Need for seamless connectivity between SAP ERP and ETA’s E-Invoicing portal.
- High Transaction Volume
- Thousands of monthly invoices required automation to avoid bottlenecks.
- Audit & Traceability Requirements
- Lack of a centralized system for storing, retrieving, and validating invoices for audits.
BSC Global’s E-Invoicing Implementation Approach
BSC Global designed and deployed an end-to-end E-Invoicing solution for Abdos Oil, ensuring full compliance with ETA requirements.
Key Implementation Highlights
- ETA-Compliant Integration
Connected SAP ERP with Egypt’s ETA E-Invoicing system for real-time invoice validation and approval. - Digital Signature Enablement
Implemented secure digital signature functionality to meet authenticity and integrity requirements. - Invoice Validation & Error Handling
Built-in checks to validate invoices before submission, reducing rejections from ETA. - Automated Workflow
Streamlined invoice generation, submission, approval, and archiving with minimal manual intervention. - Audit & Reporting Dashboards
Delivered monitoring dashboards for finance and tax teams to track invoice status, rejections, and compliance KPIs.
Results Achieved
- 100% ETA Compliance
- Abdos Oil successfully met Egypt’s legal E-Invoicing mandate without disruptions.
- 60% Reduction in Processing Time
- Automation reduced invoice generation and submission time drastically.
- Error-Free Transactions
- Pre-validation checks eliminated frequent rejections and ensured smooth approval by ETA.
- Improved Transparency & Audit Readiness
- Centralized, real-time invoice repository enhanced reporting and compliance audits.
- Seamless User Adoption
- Finance teams adapted quickly with intuitive dashboards and BSC Global’s dedicated training.
Why Abdos Oil Chose BSC Global
- Strong expertise in SAP-integrated tax compliance solutions
- Proven track record of E-Invoicing implementations across MENA region
- Deep understanding of Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) regulations
- End-to-end support including solution design, deployment, and post-go-live assistance
Conclusion
With the successful E-Invoicing implementation, Abdos Oil has achieved compliance with the Egyptian Tax Authority while transforming its invoicing process into a faster, transparent, and error-free system. Partnering with BSC Global enabled the company to not only avoid compliance risks but also gain operational efficiency and digital maturity.