Delivery Note
إذن تسليم
📖 Definition
A delivery note is a document accompanying shipped goods that details the items, quantities, and condition of goods delivered. It serves as proof of delivery and is used to verify receipt against the purchase order.
In everyday Saudi accounting work, delivery note matters because it affects invoice accuracy, financial reporting, tax filing, or ZATCA compliance depending on the transaction.
📖 التعريف بالعربية
إذن التسليم هو مستند يرافق البضائع المشحونة يفصّل الأصناف والكميات وحالة البضائع المسلّمة. يُعتبر إثبات تسليم ويُستخدم للتحقق من الاستلام مقابل أمر الشراء.
💡 Example
The warehouse signs the delivery note confirming receipt of 500 units, which triggers the accounts payable entry.
يوقع المستودع على إذن التسليم مؤكداً استلام 500 وحدة، مما يُفعّل قيد الذمم الدائنة.
When this term matters
Invoices
Use the correct term and value before issuing ZATCA-compliant invoices or credit notes.
Reports
Map it to the right account, tax field, or compliance report to avoid reconciliation gaps.
Compliance
Keep the Arabic and English meaning aligned when working with auditors, ZATCA, or customers.
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