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Check More FaqQ. How much does a POS system cost for a small retail store?
A POS typically costs $0–$150/month plus transaction fees, but the real value is in increased efficiency, reduced losses, and higher revenue.
Q. Should I rent or buy a POS system?
Renting (subscription) is the smarter choice as it offers flexibility, lower upfront cost, and continuous updates for scaling businesses.
Q. Do I really need a POS system for my retail store?
Yes, without a POS you lack visibility, control, and data, which directly limits growth and profitability.
Q. How do I choose the right POS system?
Choose a POS that integrates with your tools, is easy to use, and can scale with your business rather than focusing on unnecessary features.
Q. What is Zahy?
Zahy is a Saudi commercial enablement platform that lets merchants sell online and in-store from one system. It combines POS, e-commerce store, inventory, order and customer management, payments, and ZATCA-compliant invoicing — replacing the separate tools most businesses piece together.
Q. Who is Zahy designed for?
Zahy is designed for small and medium businesses in Saudi Arabia — retail stores, restaurants and cafés, service providers, e-commerce sellers, and multi-branch businesses that want one unified system instead of scattered apps.
Q. Is Zahy a Saudi platform?
Yes. Zahy is built for the Saudi market, handling 15% VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing at every stage, with data hosted inside the Kingdom in line with local data residency requirements.
Q. How is Zahy different from a simple online store builder?
A store builder only gets you online. Zahy is a complete commerce platform: it manages your in-store POS, online store, inventory across branches, payments, and ZATCA-compliant invoicing — all connected, sharing one catalog and one set of reports.
Q. How do I start selling with Zahy?
Sign up, complete your business profile and document verification (KYC), choose your plan, and once activated you can add products and start selling online and in-store. Most merchants are ready to sell quickly after verification.
Q. Do I need technical skills to use Zahy?
No. Zahy is built for merchants, not developers. Setup is guided step by step, and a support team plus a full help center are available to launch your business and keep it running.
Q. What do I need to register?
You'll need a Saudi mobile number and an email address, your commercial registration, tax number, and national address. These are used to set up your account and issue compliant tax invoices.
Q. Can I sell online and in-store with one system?
Yes — that's the core of Zahy. Your online store and POS share one catalog, so a product you add once is ready to sell in both, with inventory and reports always in sync.
Q. Does Zahy include a POS?
Yes. Zahy turns any device into a full point of sale — scan products, take payment, and print a ZATCA-compliant receipt, with every transaction flowing automatically into your inventory and reports.
Q. Can I manage multiple branches?
Yes. You can manage multiple branches from one account, each with its own inventory and sales, and transfer stock between locations — all in one unified view.
Q. What payment methods does Zahy support?
Zahy supports online card payments via Paymob, and in-store payments at the point of sale. Online payments settle directly to your own account.
Q. Does Zahy take a commission from my sales?
No. Zahy doesn't hold your funds or take a percentage of your sales. Online payments settle directly to the merchant through the payment provider.
Q. How does delivery and shipping work?
For online orders, Zahy supports courier shipping via Oto. For local delivery you handle yourself, you can assign your own driver and set delivery zones and fees.
Q. Is Zahy ZATCA-compliant?
Yes. Zahy is built for ZATCA e-invoicing. Invoices and receipts are generated automatically with the required fields and QR code, and your business is the legal issuer under its own tax number.
Q. Does Zahy handle VAT?
Yes. Zahy automatically applies 15% VAT and displays it correctly on invoices and receipts, applying discounts before tax as required.
Q. Who is the legal issuer of my invoices?
Your business is the issuer. Zahy is the registered e-invoicing solution, and issues compliant invoices on your behalf under your own tax number and isolated secure keys for your business.
Q. How much does Zahy cost?
Zahy offers plans based on how you sell — in-store (POS), online (store), or both (integrated commerce) — each with tiers so you only pay for what you need. Annual subscriptions come with a launch discount. Check the pricing page or contact the Zahy team for current rates.
Q. Is there a free trial?
Zahy offers a short private trial on request instead of an open self-serve trial. Request it from the Zahy team to arrange.
Q. Can I upgrade my plan later?
Yes. You can upgrade anytime as your business grows, with no interruption — your data, catalog, and settings stay the same, and new features activate immediately.
Q. Does Zahy integrate with ERP or Odoo systems?
Yes. Zahy supports integration with ERP/Odoo to sync sales, inventory, customers, and accounting/invoicing, keeping your storefront and back office aligned.
Q. What support does Zahy provide?
Zahy provides a dedicated support team and a full help center covering setup, day-to-day operations, and troubleshooting, so merchants are never left without help.
Q. Is my data secure and hosted inside Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Zahy hosts production data inside Saudi Arabia to meet local data residency and regulatory requirements, with role-based access permissions and secure handling of merchant data.
Q. Can I add a large number of products at once?
Yes. Products and records can be added in bulk via an import template, instead of entering them one by one. Contact the Zahy team to get the template and arrange the bulk upload.
Q. How do I create an offer or discount on my products?
From the products section, set a discount on the product or category and choose an end date so the price reverts automatically. The discount is applied before the 15% VAT to keep compliance intact.
Q. Can a single product have different sizes or colors?
Yes. Use variants to display one product with different options like size and color, with the ability to set a price and stock level for each variant — without duplicating the product.
Q. What devices does the POS work on?
Zahy's POS works on any device through the app — phone, tablet, or computer — without needing an expensive cash register. Every transaction syncs with your inventory and reports.
Q. Can multiple cashiers use the system at the same time?
Yes. Each cashier has their own login and independent session on their device, with sales and sessions tracked per person and branch — making reconciliation and follow-up easier.
Q. Does Zahy support kitchen ticket printing for restaurants?
Yes. For restaurants and cafés, a kitchen copy (items and quantities without prices) can be printed alongside the customer receipt from the same screen.
Q. Can I refund or cancel a sale?
Yes. You can refund or cancel a sale or order, and inventory and records are adjusted automatically accordingly, keeping your numbers accurate.
Q. How do I issue a full tax invoice (B2B) for a business customer?
Full B2B invoicing mode is built into the Pro and Business plans at no extra cost. Enable it and add the business customer's tax details to issue a compliant full tax invoice.
Q. Can I export my reports for my accountant?
Yes. You can export sales, order, and inventory reports across every branch and channel, and share them directly with your accountant to simplify bookkeeping and tax filing.
Q. Can I migrate my data from another system to Zahy?
Yes. Your records — products and customers — can be added in bulk via an import template. Contact the Zahy team to arrange a smooth data migration.
Q. Is there a long-term commitment, or can I choose?
You choose between a monthly or annual subscription, with the annual subscription carrying a launch discount. For renewal and cancellation details, contact the Zahy team.
Q. How does Zahy protect my data and access permissions?
Zahy hosts your data inside Saudi Arabia, with role-based access permissions, audit logs, and secure handling of merchant and customer data — in line with the Kingdom's data protection requirements.