Introduction
The rush to comply with the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) regulations in Jordan has created a panic economy. Business owners are being told they need expensive "Connector Software" or monthly subscription services just to link their ERP to the national JOFOTARA system.
This is false. If you are running Odoo, you do not need a middleman. You need a bridge.
The "Black Box" Risk
Most local vendors sell you a "Middleware" solution. This is a separate software that sits between Odoo and the Government.
The Cost: You pay a setup fee + a monthly "maintenance" fee + sometimes a "per invoice" fee.
The Risk: Your financial data leaves your secure server, goes to the vendor's server, and then goes to JOFOTARA. If the vendor's server goes down, you get fined.
Direct API Integration
At STRIDE, we engineered a direct connection. We utilize Odoo’s native integration to speak directly to the ISTD portal.
Zero Recurring Fees: You own the code. You don't pay rent on it.
Zero Latency: When you click "Validate Invoice" in Odoo, it generates the QR code and Hash instantly.
Zero Data Leaks: The data goes strictly Your Server -> ISTD. No third parties involved.
Compliance
Fully compliant with the latest Jordanian e-invoicing standards:
Real-time XML serialization.
Cryptographic stamping (QR Code).
Handling of Credit/Debit notes.
Offline syncing (if the ISTD internet connection drops).