Saudi Arabia, Iceland income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Iceland and Saudi Arabia entered into force from 1 January 2025. Signed on 4 December 2024, the agreement aims to prevent double taxation and is expected to encourage trade and investment by addressing tax
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA issues guidance on taxation of technical, consulting services
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued a Tax Bulletin clarifying the treatment of technical and consulting services under the Income Tax Law and applicable Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements on 25 December 2025. The guidance
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA extends tax penalty waiver initiative to June 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the issuance of a decision by the Minister of Finance approving the extension of the Initiative to Cancel Fines and Exempt Taxpayers from Financial Penalties for those subject to
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Bahrain, Saudi Arabia sign income tax treaty
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3 December 2025. The agreement aims to address double taxation and promote investment. The treaty is the first of its kind between the two countries and will enter into force upon the exchange of
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges VAT-registered business to file October returns
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged VAT-registered businesses with goods and services revenues over SAR 40 million to file their October 2025 tax returns by 30 November 2025. This announcement was made on 20
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds firms of withholding tax forms submission deadline
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reminded establishments subject to Withholding Tax in the Kingdom to submit their October 2025 withholding tax forms by 10 November. This announcement was made on 5 November
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges use of fine exemption initiative by year-end
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged all taxpayers to take advantage of the “Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Penalties Initiative," which ends on 31 December 2025. This announcement was made on 2 November
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges businesses to file Q3 VAT returns
ZATCA urged Saudi businesses to file Q3 VAT returns on time. The Saudi Arabian Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged businesses subject to Value Added Tax (VAT), with annual goods and services revenues exceeding SAR 40 million, to
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA extends Tax Amnesty Scheme until end of 2025
ZATCA announced on 27 June 2025 that the Minister of Finance has extended the cancellation of fines and exemption of financial penalties initiative for taxpayers, covering late registration, payment, and filing penalties under all tax laws. The
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges WHT form submission for September 2025
ZATCA reminded Saudi businesses to submit September 2025 WHT forms by 12 October to avoid penalties, with a 1% charge for every 30-day delay. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reminded businesses subject to Withholding Tax
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to benefit from fines cancellation scheme
ZATCA urged taxpayers to use its fines and penalties exemption scheme before 31 December 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged all taxpayers to leverage from the “Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Penalties
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Tax treaty between Croatia, Saudi Arabia enters into force
The treaty applies to Croatian profit tax, income tax, local income tax, and any related surcharges, as well as to Saudi income tax and Zakat. The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Croatia and Saudi Arabia, signed on 4 December 2024, entered
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA sets criteria for 24th wave of e-invoicing integration
ZATCA clarified that it will notify all businesses in the 24th group to prepare for linking and integrating their e-invoicing systems with the Fatoora system by 30 June 2026. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has defined the criteria
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Saudi Arabia gazettes implementing regulations for ‘White Land Tax’
The updated White Land and Vacant Real Estate Tax Law now covers undeveloped urban land and empty buildings to curb land hoarding and support sustainable urban growth. Saudi Arabia published the implementing regulations for the White Land Tax in
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Saudi Arabia: MoF consults multinational regional headquarters rules
MoF has initiated a consultation on Regional Headquarters (RHQ) rules set to run from 9 September-9 October, 2025. The Saudi Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched a public consultation on 9 September 2025 regarding draft rules for licensing and
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Saudi Arabia, Syria sign IPA
The agreement seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation by promoting quality investments and fostering a supportive business environment for the private sector in both countries. Saudi Arabia and Syria signed an investment protection agreement
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia income tax treaty comes into effect
Qatar-Saudi Arabia tax treaty takes effect 1 January 2026 The income tax treaty between Qatar and Saudi Arabia entered into force on 1 January 2025. Qatar and Saudi Arabia signed an income tax treaty on 30 May 2024. Withholding tax rates
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Kuwait, Saudi Arabia income tax treaty enters into force
The treaty sets rules on residency, taxation, and anti-abuse measures, applying from 1 January 2026. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia’s income tax treaty took effect on 1 August 2025. It covers Kuwaiti income taxes, Saudi income tax, and Zakat. The
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