Saudi Arabia: ZATCA issues reminder on May 2026 VAT return filing deadline

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the GCC Unified VAT Agreement on covering cross-border supplies within the Gulf, VAT recovery mechanisms, import VAT collection, and the sharing of tax information between member state

Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged establishments subject to excise tax to file their tax returns for March and April 2026, on a date no later than 31 May 2026. ZATCA has called on establishments to expedite filing their tax

Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) urged business sector establishments subject to VAT, with goods and service revenues exceeding SAR 40 million to file their tax returns for April 2026. The deadline for submission is no later than 31

The Bahrain Shura Council (upper house) gave its approval to the law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia during its 29th session held on 10 May 2026. Signed on 3 December 2025, the provisions of the agreement apply to

Bahrain’s Council of Representatives has confirmed its approval of the law ratifying the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia at its first extraordinary session held on 7 May 2026. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3 December 2025.

Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) urges all establishments to submit their Zakat returns and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns for the financial year ending 31 December 2025.  The deadline for submission is tomorrow, 30 April