ZAKAT and Income Tax in Saudi Arabia | Tax in KSA

Zakat & Income Tax Services in Saudi Arabia

Expert support for your business’s tax and zakat compliance needs

What is Zakat & Income Tax?

Zakat and income tax are key financial obligations for businesses in Saudi Arabia. Zakat is a religious duty for Saudi and GCC nationals, calculated as a percentage of certain assets. Corporate Income Tax applies to foreign-owned companies and non-GCC shareholders. Both are regulated by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and must be filed annually. Meeting these requirements is essential for legal compliance and smooth business operations.

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Zakat & Corporate Income Tax Services

Zakat & Corporate Income Tax Registration and De-Registration

A Zakat/Corporate Income Taxpayer subjected to the regulations must register with ZATCA before the end of the Zakat payers first fiscal year. A certificate of registration for same will be issued by ZATCA

Annual Zakat & Corporate Income Tax Filing

A Zakat/Corporate Income Taxpayer must file the annual zakat and income tax with ZATCA within 180 days from the end of financial year. Delay in filing the same will expose the Corporate Income Taxpayer to fines and penalties. Filing by a professional/expert is recommended

Zakat & Corporate Income Tax Return Amendment

Zakat & Corporate Income Taxpayer can make changes to already filed Zakat/Corporate Income Tax return in form of self-disclosure for any incorrect filing made in past. This is a complicated procedure as it involves fines and penalties on due Corporate Income Tax post the amendment. Proper analyzation is required in such cases and professional/expert’s opinion is recommended.

Zakat & Corporate Income Tax Audit Support

ZATCA is responsible for reviewing the correctness of Zakat & Corporate Income Tax filing and for carrying out examinations to ensure compliance. ZATCA will carry out examinations through both on-site and off-site audits. of Zakat & Corporate Income Taxpayers are required by law to cooperate with an examination carried out by ZATCA. In most cases, ZATCA provides at least 5 days to share documents. Any incorrect document provided to ZATCA can lead to fines and penalties. Proper analyzation is required in such cases and professional/expert’s opinion is recommended

Zakat & Corporate Income Tax Objection Support

If ZATCA finds an error in a Zakat & Corporate Income Tax return or any document submitted by the Zakat & Corporate Income Taxpayer person during an examination, it may issue an assessment to correct that error. On such assessment by ZATCA, the Zakat & Corporate Income Taxpayer has the right to object within a timeframe with ZATCA. Zakat & Corporate Income Taxpayer can further object with GSTC in case of non-satisfactory results. Proper analyzation is required in such cases and professional/expert’s opinion is recommended

Zakat & Corporate Income Tax Installment Request Support

Due to exceptional circumstances or hardship, if a Zakat & Corporate Income Taxpayer is unable to pay the full or partial amount of Zakat & Corporate Income Tax when it is due, the Zakat & Corporate Income Taxpayer can request for an installment plan from ZATCA. The Installment plan can be accepted or rejected by ZATCA post verification of documents

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