SF: Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on VAT-registered businesses to submit March 2026 or Q1 2026 returns, depending on turnover, by 30 April 2026, warning of penalties for late filing and offering multiple support channels for compliance assistance.

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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 the March 2026, while urging businesses whose annual supplies do not exceed SAR 40 million to submit their returns for the first quarter of 2026. The deadline for submission is no later than 30 April 2026.

ZATCA has called on establishments to file their tax returns immediately through its website (zatca.gov.sa) or to file and pay them through ZATCA’s App. A fine shall be imposed for failure to file the tax returns within the specified period. The minimum fine shall be 5%, whereas the maximum fine 25% of the value of the tax that must be declared.

In the meantime, ZATCA invites taxpayers in the business sector who wish to learn more about VAT to reach out through the unified call centre number. (19993), operating 24/7, or “Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs” account on (X) platform (@Zatca_Care), or through email (info@zatca.gov.sa), or by instant chat on the website (zatca.gov.sa).

The VAT is a tax law in force in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as an indirect tax imposed on all goods and services that are bought and sold by businesses, with a few exceptions.​

This announcement was made on 21 April 2026.