A Practical, Localized ERP Cost Guide for Saudi Organizations
As businesses in Saudi Arabia (KSA) continue digital transformation under Vision 2030, selecting the right ERP platform and understanding its actual cost is critical. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central delivers cloud ERP capabilities that support finance, operations, inventory, retail, and compliance—including ZATCA e-invoicing.
However, license pricing alone does not define the total investment. How the ERP is implemented—plus local compliance, consulting, and long-term cost control—matters significantly.
At Novasoft Saudi Arabia, we help KSA businesses balance ERP value and cost through a hybrid implementation approach, strategic license planning, and use of proven AppSource solutions.
Microsoft Business Central uses a subscription model charged per user, per month. Pricing below reflects current list prices (annual commitments typical for enterprise deals), though actual regional pricing in SAR may vary due to taxes and currency conversion:
These are for team members who require comprehensive access to ERP features:
Business Central Essentials:
• Approximately $80 per user/month
• Annual equivalent: ~$960 per user/year
• Core ERP functions (finance, sales, supply chain, inventory, projects)
Business Central Premium:
• Approximately $110 per user/month
• Annual equivalent: ~$1,320 per user/year
• Includes Essentials plus manufacturing and service management
For occasional users who need limited access:
Team Members License:
• Approximately $8 per user/month
• Annual equivalent: ~$96 per user/year
• Designed for executives, approvers, and occasional ERP users
Note: Microsoft also offers device licenses (e.g., for shared warehouse systems) but these are less common in typical Saudi business deployments.
These base subscription prices cover cloud hosting, security, updates, and integration with Microsoft 365 (including Teams, Power BI, Power Apps) as part of the overall Business Central service.
Novasoft’s hybrid delivery model combines:
Offline, on-site workshops in Saudi Arabia for requirement discovery, compliance design, and stakeholder alignment
Online configuration and rollout execution for efficiency and cost control
This results in:
Focused, value-driven consulting engagement
Better alignment with local business practices
Optimized project budgets with reduced consulting waste
Saudi organizations must meet ZATCA e-invoicing requirements. Instead of building custom compliance at higher cost, Novasoft utilizes a proven ZATCA integration app published on Microsoft AppSource. This helps:
Reduce compliance implementation cost
Ensure regulatory alignment without custom development
Lower ongoing support and upgrade risk
To control ERP costs in Saudi Arabia, Novasoft emphasizes reuse over custom build:
Deploy Microsoft-certified AppSource solutions
Implement Novasoft’s ready-to-use applications for specific needs
Reuse industry-tested modules to shorten timelines
Benefits include:
Faster, more stable implementations
Reduced customization risk
Lower annual support and annuity costs
Higher long-term ROI
ERP cost is more than license fees. Long-term ERP value in KSA depends on:
Stable implementations that require minimal rework
Use of certified apps to reduce custom coding
Predictable upgrade cycles without costly fixes
Local support and maintenance aligned with Saudi operations
Novasoft’s methodology ensures clients maximize value from their Business Central investment.
Novasoft delivers:
Local ERP expertise with compliance readiness
Deep experience across startups, mid-market, and enterprise customers
100+ successful Business Central and LS Retail deployments across the globe
Proven partner status:
Microsoft Business Solutions Partner (Gold)
LS Retail Diamond Partner for consecutive years
This combined capability helps companies entering or expanding in Saudi Arabia budget effectively and achieve measurable ROI.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central pricing provides a transparent subscription model. But in the KSA context, the true cost advantage comes from:
Strategic license optimization
Hybrid online/offline implementation
Leveraging AppSource for stability and speed
Lower annuity and total cost of ownership
Contact Novasoft to evaluate your Business Central pricing, licensing mix, and implementation strategy—with confidence specific to the Saudi market.
Saudi Arabia has become one of the most attractive markets for regional and global expansion, driven by Vision 2030, regulatory modernization, and strong economic growth. For companies entering Saudi Arabia (KSA), establishing a compliant, scalable, and cloud-ready ERP system is critical from day one.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a preferred ERP platform for international companies expanding into KSA—but success depends on working with a partner that understands Saudi regulations, ZATCA compliance, and local business practices.
Novasoft Saudi Arabia is a trusted partner for global organizations launching and scaling operations in KSA.
Organizations entering KSA typically face challenges such as:
Understanding Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing regulations
Localizing finance, invoicing, and reporting processes
Setting up legal entities, chart of accounts, and compliance controls
Integrating global ERP standards with local requirements
Scaling operations rapidly without system rework
Novasoft addresses these challenges with proven Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations tailored for the Saudi market.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central enables international companies to:
Rapidly set up Saudi legal entities
Maintain global financial visibility while ensuring local compliance
Integrate with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Power Platform
Scale from a single KSA entity to multi-company, multi-country operations
Reduce ERP complexity and total cost of ownership
When implemented correctly, Business Central becomes a single source of truth for regional expansion.
Novasoft brings deep on-ground experience in Saudi Arabia, with:
50+ Dynamics 365 Business Central and LS Retail implementations in KSA
Proven delivery for multinational and regional companies
Strong understanding of Saudi regulatory and tax frameworks
We act as an extension of your global ERP team, ensuring local success without compromising corporate standards.
Novasoft has successfully supported:
International startups entering Saudi Arabia
Mid-market regional companies expanding GCC operations
Large and billion-dollar enterprises establishing or scaling KSA subsidiaries
Our approach ensures your Business Central implementation supports both immediate compliance and long-term growth.
ZATCA compliance is mandatory for all businesses operating in Saudi Arabia—regardless of headquarters location.
Novasoft offers a ZATCA-compliant integration app, designed specifically for Dynamics 365 Business Central and widely deployed across KSA customers.
Phase 1 & Phase 2 e-invoicing compliance
App published on Microsoft AppSource
Rapid deployment for new Saudi entities
Ongoing updates aligned with regulatory changes
This ensures foreign companies can enter the Saudi market with confidence.
Novasoft’s partner credentials demonstrate consistent delivery excellence:
Microsoft Business Solutions Partner (Gold Partner) for the last 3 years
LS Retail Diamond Partner for four consecutive years
Strong expertise in retail, distribution, and multi-entity ERP solutions
Our certifications reduce implementation risk and accelerate time-to-value.
Novasoft develops and publishes business-critical applications on Microsoft AppSource that:
Enhance Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities
Improve ERP utilization and adoption
Automate compliance and operational workflows
Increase ROI for international rollouts
These solutions are built from real KSA implementation experience—not generic templates.
Retail & Hospitality (LS Retail / LS Central)
Wholesale & Distribution
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Trading & E-commerce
We tailor each implementation to industry-specific and Saudi-specific requirements.
International organizations choose Novasoft because we provide:
Local Saudi ERP and compliance expertise
Proven ZATCA solutions for Business Central
Experience with multinational ERP governance
50+ successful KSA implementations
Long-term support beyond go-live
We help companies enter Saudi Arabia faster, safer, and fully compliant.
Whether you are launching operations in Saudi Arabia, setting up a new legal entity, or expanding existing GCC operations, Novasoft ensures your Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation is compliant, scalable, and future-ready.
Talk to Novasoft today to enable your Saudi Arabia business expansion with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Grocery retail in Saudi Arabia is a high-velocity, low-margin business where operational precision matters as much as growth. You are managing large assortments, complex promotions, multi-branch inventory movement, and high checkout throughput—while leadership expects real-time visibility into margin, shrink, and performance.
That is exactly where LS Central, running on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, stands out: it consolidates POS + retail operations + back office ERP into one platform—reducing fragmentation, reconciliation effort, and operational blind spots.
Most grocery chains run into the same challenges as they scale:
Price and promotion integrity across stores and channels
Real-time inventory accuracy for replenishment and availability
Fast, consistent checkout experiences
Unified loyalty and customer engagement
Reliable financial postings and audit-ready reporting
A unified system is not a “nice to have” in grocery—it is foundational to margin protection and scalable operations.
When POS and ERP are natively aligned, retail transactions flow into finance, inventory, and reporting without manual workarounds or delayed integrations. This supports tighter control over:
Gross margin and discounting discipline
Inventory movement and shrink visibility
Store-level performance reporting and faster close
LS Central is commonly selected to support chain operations where head office controls item master, pricing, promotions, and reporting—while stores execute with consistent rules and near-real-time synchronization.
Payments are no longer an isolated “terminal” topic. Retailers need secure, consistent payment experiences that work across their estate and (where relevant) across channels.
LS Retail describes LS Pay as payment processing software/EFT that helps retailers accept all types of payments, enable faster, more secure transactions, and keep a preferred Payment Service Provider (PSP) consistent across channels. LS Retail
LS Retail’s product documentation also positions LS Pay as an integrated EFT solution for retail/hospitality platforms (including LS Central). LS Central Help
Why this matters in grocery:
Higher checkout throughput (reduced queue friction)
Reduced payments fragmentation across branches
Better linkage between payment actions and retail transactions for control and reporting
Beyond core POS and ERP, grocery retailers typically gain incremental value by operationalizing the LS Retail ecosystem capabilities (based on roadmap priorities). Novasoft’s LS Central practice highlights LS enhancers such as LS Activity, LS Insight, LS Recommend, LS Pay, and LS BI. Novasoft
In practical grocery terms, these types of enhancers support outcomes like:
Better customer engagement and personalization
Stronger analytics and operational insight
More disciplined execution of promotions and loyalty strategies
A regionally relevant reference from the LS Retail customer stories is aswaaq. LS Retail states that aswaaq operates mega marts, supermarkets, and an eCommerce store, and that all channels (including eCommerce) run on LS Central, which is also used to manage loyalty. LS Retail also notes aswaaq’s move toward fully automated cashierless smart stores. LS Retail
What this demonstrates for grocery leaders in KSA
Unified in-store + online operations anchored on one retail core
Loyalty and customer experience managed consistently across channels
A scalable platform that can support evolving store formats over time LS Retail
LS Retail’s partner listing for Novasoft notes a focus on grocery and supermarkets and highlights implementation experience with LS Central and Business Central. LS Retail
Novasoft’s consulting team brings two decades of experience implementing LS Retail and Dynamics 365 solutions, applying proven governance, cutover discipline, training, and stabilization—especially critical in grocery where uptime and operational continuity are non-negotiable.
In addition to global LS Retail case studies, Novasoft can cite similar delivery experience with regional customers such as:
Jazera Supermarket
City Flower
Istanbul Foodstuff
Bismi, and other reputed brands in GCC
(References and detailed scope/outcomes can be shared subject to customer approvals and standard reference processes.)
Novasoft publishes certified apps (“Novaapps”) for Dynamics 365 Business Central and LS Central on Microsoft AppSource, positioned to support operational automation and compliance-driven requirements. Novasoft
This approach helps retailers extend capability without heavy custom code—accelerating time-to-value and supporting maintainability.
If you operate grocery stores, supermarkets, or hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia and want to reduce system fragmentation while improving execution, Novasoft can run a Rapid Assessment for LS Central on Dynamics 365 Business Central (including LS Pay and relevant Novaapps accelerators).
In the Rapid Assessment, we will:
Review your current POS, ERP, payments, and integrations landscape
Map your operating model across stores, head office, and eCommerce (if applicable)
Identify quick wins for pricing/promotions, replenishment, and store operations
Provide a recommended solution blueprint (LS Central + Business Central + LS Pay + extensions)
Share an indicative implementation approach and rollout plan (pilot/phased/big-bang)
Connect with our team at sales@novasoft.sa
Saudi Arabia’s coffee and food & beverage (F&B) sector is experiencing rapid growth. Driven by Vision 2030, evolving consumer preferences, and the expansion of specialty cafés and hospitality groups, coffee has become both a lifestyle and a high-growth business segment.
For companies supplying coffee products, brewing equipment, and machinery across the Kingdom, operational excellence is critical. At Novasoft, we help Saudi-based businesses modernize their operations using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, a cloud ERP designed for scale, compliance, and usability.
Coffee businesses in Saudi Arabia operate within a unique environment:
High demand from cafés, hotels, and corporate clients
Imported coffee beans and machinery with complex landed costs
Strict ZATCA VAT compliance requirements
Multi-branch operations across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and emerging cities
Increasing focus on service quality, uptime, and customer experience
Managing these challenges using fragmented systems creates risk, inefficiency, and limited visibility.
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner in Saudi Arabia, Novasoft delivers Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations aligned with local regulations, business practices, and growth ambitions.
Business Central enables Saudi coffee suppliers to manage both consumables and machinery effectively:
Lot and batch tracking for coffee beans, pods, and syrups
Expiry date management to meet food safety standards
Serial number tracking for espresso machines and grinders
Multi-warehouse and branch-level inventory visibility
This reduces wastage, improves availability, and supports rapid expansion.
Coffee businesses in KSA often serve B2B customers with long-term agreements. Business Central supports:
Bundled sales (coffee machines with recurring coffee supply)
Contract pricing for cafés, hotels, and enterprises
Automated recurring invoicing
Accurate VAT calculation and invoicing compliant with ZATCA
Novasoft configures these workflows to reflect real-world Saudi sales models.
For coffee machinery suppliers, service quality is a major differentiator in Saudi Arabia. With Business Central, Novasoft enables:
Centralized service order management
Technician scheduling across regions
Warranty and service contract tracking
Spare parts integration and service history by serial number
This ensures faster response times and higher customer satisfaction.
Saudi coffee businesses face cost pressures from imports, logistics, and price volatility. Business Central delivers:
Real-time profitability analysis by branch, product, or customer
Landed cost calculations for imported beans and machinery
VAT-compliant reporting aligned with ZATCA requirements
Multi-currency support for international suppliers
Novasoft ensures financial transparency while meeting local regulatory needs.
Business Central integrates seamlessly with Microsoft tools already used by Saudi organizations:
Outlook for sales and procurement communication
Excel for flexible reporting
Power BI for management dashboards
Microsoft Teams for collaboration across branches
This familiarity reduces training effort and accelerates user adoption.
Novasoft combines local presence in Saudi Arabia with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics solutions.
Our value to KSA coffee and F&B businesses includes:
Saudi-specific ERP localization and VAT compliance
Industry-focused configuration for consumables and machinery
Structured implementation with minimal disruption
Ongoing support, optimization, and user enablement
We focus on delivering measurable business outcomes—not just software deployment.
As Saudi Arabia continues to invest in F&B, hospitality, and local entrepreneurship, coffee businesses must operate with agility and insight.
With Dynamics 365 Business Central, implemented by Novasoft, coffee product and machinery suppliers gain:
Operational control
Regulatory confidence
Scalable, cloud-based ERP infrastructure
Whether you are a growing local roaster or a nationwide machinery distributor, Novasoft helps you build a future-ready operation aligned with Vision 2030.
Partner with Novasoft to explore how Dynamics 365 Business Central can support your Saudi F&B operations.
Website: www.novasoft.sa
Email: sales@novasoft.sa
Novasoft is proud to be recognized as an LS Retail Diamond Partner for four consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025)—a distinction awarded by LS Retail to top-performing partners based on delivery success and expertise. This 4-year streak reflects Novasoft’s consistent impact helping retailers and hospitality brands modernize operations using LS Central on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Choosing a partner with four consecutive years at LS Retail’s Diamond tier isn’t about logos—it’s about reducing delivery risk and accelerating results. For customers, this recognition typically translates into:
Faster go-live, fewer surprises: proven delivery playbooks and implementation discipline
Unified omnichannel operations: POS + ERP + inventory + eCommerce + analytics aligned in one platform
Better customer experience: shorter queues, accurate availability, reliable fulfillment, consistent pricing and promotions
Stronger operational control: real-time dashboards, cleaner data, and scalable processes for growth
LS Retail positions the Diamond tier as the highest-level recognition within its awards program.
Novasoft’s work is reflected in published LS Retail customer success stories—showing real outcomes across restaurant, grocery, and lifestyle sectors:
LS Retail’s case study highlights improvements such as a kitchen display system, real-time order updates, central menu/recipe management, real-time inventory visibility, and stronger analytics for decision-making.
HB Brands reports improved visibility that helped reduce failed/cancelled orders, and emphasizes readiness for mobile app and delivery-platform integrations.
SOHO moved from separate systems into a unified LS Central platform—citing benefits like real-time reporting, reduced manual work, and a holistic customer view.
The story describes customer-facing benefits like shorter shopping time, improved checkout experiences, and stronger eCommerce fulfillment—supported by automation features such as electronic shelf labeling.
Retail and hospitality brands in the GCC are balancing rapid expansion with rising customer expectations. Modern platforms like LS Central + Business Central help brands standardize operations while keeping the experience consistent across:
New store openings and multi-country rollouts
High-volume POS & peak trading performance
Inventory accuracy and replenishment across locations
Delivery aggregator and digital ordering ecosystems
Financial visibility across stores, concepts, and markets
As Novasoft celebrates its 2022–2025 Diamond Partner recognition, our focus remains clear:
We will continue investing in sector-specific delivery capabilities, templates, and best practices for:
Grocery & convenience
Specialty retail & lifestyle
Quick-service restaurants (QSR) and casual dining
Multi-brand / multi-concept operators
Novasoft supports customers across KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and other GCC markets—helping ambitious brands implement and scale connected commerce in demanding environments.
Beyond go-live, Novasoft stays engaged for continuous:
optimization and performance tuning
rollout expansion and localization
omnichannel enablement (eCommerce, delivery, loyalty, analytics)
adoption and change management
If you’re planning to modernize your POS + ERP, unify omnichannel operations, or scale your Retail/F&B footprint across the GCC, Novasoft’s four-year LS Retail Diamond Partner track record and published success stories demonstrate proven delivery at scale.
In an era of rapid digital transformation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), businesses require agile and comprehensive ERP solutions to thrive. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC) stands as an all-in-one business management system, specifically engineered for KSA’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs). It seamlessly connects critical functions—finance, sales, service, and operations—within a unified, secure platform.
For KSA businesses aiming to implement this powerful ERP software, partnering with a locally present, certified expert is crucial. Such a partnership ensures seamless integration, adherence to global best practices, and compliance with vital local regulations, such as the ZATCA e-invoicing mandates. Novasoft, a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner with established operations across KSA in cities like Riyadh and Jeddah, provides the precise expertise and localized solutions necessary for a successful digital journey.
The Strategic Advantages of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in KSA
Dynamics 365 Business Central is built upon the robust Microsoft cloud infrastructure (Azure), offering unparalleled scalability, enterprise-grade security, and deep integration with the wider Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 and Power BI for advanced analytics. Key strategic benefits for Saudi businesses include:
Novasoft’s Specialized Solutions on Microsoft AppSource
What distinctly positions Novasoft as a leader is our ability to extend the core functionality of D365 Business Central with targeted, KSA-specific applications published directly on the official Microsoft AppSource marketplace. These certified solutions directly address unique business challenges faced by companies operating within the Kingdom:
Why Choose Novasoft as Your Certified Microsoft Partner in KSA?
Novasoft is a fully accredited Microsoft Solutions Partner with a proven track record of highly successful Dynamics 365 implementations across diverse KSA industries, including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and services. Our strategic local presence offers distinct competitive advantages:
Get Started on Your KSA Digital Transformation Journey Today
Embrace the future of business management and achieve unparalleled operational efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
To learn more about how Novasoft can tailor a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solution for your specific KSA business needs, explore our certified apps on the Microsoft AppSource marketplace or contact our expert team at sales@novasoft.sa for a personalized consultation today. Unlock your business’s true potential and drive sustainable growth in the dynamic Saudi Arabian market.
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In the world of bakeries—where the scent of freshly baked croissants meets the hustle of retail—technology is no longer a “nice-to-have,” it’s a necessity. Today’s bakeries need more than just great flour and ovens; they need integrated business solutions to handle operations from the kitchen to the counter.
That’s where LS Central comes in. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, LS Central is a unified commerce platform that’s tailor-made for businesses that operate across both front-of-house and back-of-house. And bakeries are a perfect fit.
Running a bakery is deceptively complex:
To manage all this seamlessly, you need a solution that doesn’t just record sales but empowers decision-making. LS Central does exactly that.
With LS Retail, your Point of Sale (POS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems work as one. Whether you’re selling a pastry or managing flour inventory, data flows smoothly across all departments. No more manual reconciliation. No more data silos.
LS Central understands that bakeries operate on daily or even hourly batch schedules. It helps plan production based on:
That means fewer leftover loaves—and fewer disappointed customers during morning rushes.
Refer – NOVAPROD: Advanced Production – Microsoft AppSource
Nothing spoils your profits like spoilage. LS Central helps you track expiry dates, ingredient usage, and stock movement in real-time. It even supports auto-replenishment based on historical data.
From punch cards to mobile apps, LS Central enables bakeries to build loyalty with customized offers, memberships, and rewards. You can track customer preferences and drive repeat business with targeted campaigns.
Customers want convenience. LS Central integrates:
This means your bakery can cater to every customer—wherever they are.
Your staff can take orders at the table or during busy farmers’ markets using mobile POS. Orders go straight to a kitchen display system, reducing errors and speeding up service.
Whether you’re a boutique bakery with one outlet or a regional chain with multiple stores and central production, LS Central offers:
It’s been successfully adopted by F&B outlets worldwide, making it a trusted choice for growth-oriented bakeries.
The future of bakeries is baked with data. By choosing a unified solution like LS Central, you get more than software—you get a system that understands the rhythm of your ovens and the pulse of your customers.
✨ If you’re a bakery owner or consultant exploring tech transformation, LS Central could be your secret ingredient to sustainable success.
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If you’re in discrete manufacturing, you know how quickly small inefficiencies can escalate:
The good news? The right ERP can turn these challenges into opportunities. That’s where Dynamics 365 Business Central can make a difference.
Discrete manufacturing has unique complexities—production orders, inventory tracking, and supply chain coordination all need to work in sync. Dynamics 365 Business Central is designed to help you overcome these hurdles.
Gain end-to-end visibility so you can respond faster, reduce downtime, and deliver more consistently.
Use AI-driven forecasting to keep stock levels accurate, reduce excess inventory, and prevent costly shortages.
Leverage predictive analytics to anticipate disruptions, adapt quickly, and build agility into your supply chain.
A mid-sized electronics manufacturer we partnered with struggled with manual inventory tracking and limited visibility into raw material availability. Their planners were stuck in spreadsheets, often realizing too late that critical components were missing.
After adopting Dynamics 365 Business Central:
The result? Faster production cycles, reduced costs, and happier customers.
These aren’t just software features—they’re game-changers that can help you move from firefighting to growth.
With the right technology, your manufacturing business doesn’t just keep pace—you can leap ahead of the competition.
In the dynamic world of retail, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platforms are emerging as transformative tools that drive significant increases in sales and enhance the overall shopping experience. Fintech pioneers like Tamara and Tabby are at the forefront of this revolution in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia. These platforms are reshaping consumer spending habits while delivering substantial benefits to retailers.
