Major jewellery shops now using new invoice format

Major jewellery shops in Qatar have started issuing new invoices based on the format prescribed by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), according to industry sources.

The MEC-approved format, introduced to protect consumers' interests, offers customers with a detailed sales invoice. It now shows particulars such as “unit price without processors,” “price workmanship,” “purity degree,” and “trademark,” among other information.

Other details include further information about the piece of jewellery like the "total price, carat, gram, number, description, item code, the shop’s stamp, seller’s name and signature, shop data, invoice number, customer name and customer’s Qatar ID number".

Speaking to Gulf Times, Malabar Gold & Diamonds regional head Santhosh TV said only minor changes have been made to his companytarget="_blank"'>