Category: Saudi Arabia – Tax

The Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program in Saudi Arabia offers a groundbreaking 0% corporate tax rate and other incentives to attract multinational companies to establish their regional base in the Kingdom. While these incentives significantly reduce tax liabilities, RHQs must still...

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The Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) is a mandatory levy in Saudi Arabia applied to the transfer of real estate ownership. Whether you are a seller or a buyer, understanding RETT obligations and filing requirements is crucial for compliance with...

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For corporate taxpayers in Saudi Arabia, withholding tax (WHT) compliance is an essential part of tax obligations. The monthly filing of WHT returns ensures that the correct tax is withheld from payments made to non-resident parties, in line with the...

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Corporate taxpayers in Saudi Arabia often face situations where they disagree with a tax assessment issued by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). The law provides clear procedures for filing an objection or appeal to ensure fairness, transparency, and...

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Foreign companies operating in Saudi Arabia through a Permanent Establishment (PE) are subject to specific corporate income tax filing requirements. Understanding these rules is critical for compliance with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) regulations, avoiding penalties, and ensuring accurate...

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Even if your Saudi business has no sales, purchases, or taxable transactions in a VAT period, you are still legally required to file a Nil VAT return. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties from the Zakat, Tax and...

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Saudi Arabia has made significant commitments to global tax transparency by implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the United States and adopting the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). These frameworks require financial institutions and certain...

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The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced an extended deadline for corporate taxpayers to comply retroactively with Zakat Bylaws under Ministerial Resolution (MR) No. 1463. This move is designed to provide businesses additional time to adjust their...

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Corporate taxpayers in Saudi Arabia engaged in cross-border operations need to understand the foreign-sourced income exemptions provided under the Saudi Income Tax Law. These exemptions can significantly reduce tax liability, provided the conditions are met and proper documentation is maintained....

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Corporate taxpayers in Saudi Arabia must understand the VAT treatment of exempt supplies and the resulting limitations on input VAT recovery. This is a critical compliance area under the Saudi VAT Law administered by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority...

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