Saudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds taxpayers of 2025 Zakat, CIT return deadline
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
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Saudi Arabia ratifies income tax treaty with Bahrain
The Saudi Council of Ministers approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Bahrain. This announcement was made by the Saudi Press Agency on 21 April 2026. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3 December 2025. The
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA urges VAT-registered businesses to file March, Q1 2026 tax returns by deadline
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
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Bahrain approves draft law to ratify income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
The Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee of Bahrain’s Council of Representatives approved the draft law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia on 13 April 2026. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3
See MoreSaudi Arabia, US sign tax information exchange agreement
Saudi Arabia and the US signed an exchange of information agreement relating to tax matters on 14 April 2026. During a meeting, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Jadaan discussed
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds taxpayers of March 2026 withholding tax filing deadline
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on establishments subject to withholding tax in Saudi Arabia to submit their tax forms for March 2026 by 10 April 2026. ZATCA urges establishments to promptly submit their withholding
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA urges Feb 26 VAT filings, warns of penalties
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged business sector establishments subject to VAT, with goods and services revenues exceeding SAR 40 million, to file their tax returns for last February 2026, on a date no later than 31 March
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges zakat payers to use ZAKATY platform
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged zakat payers to "voluntarily" make their Zakat through the ZAKATY platform or through the ZAKATY website (zakaty.gov.sa). ZAKATY allows individuals to make their Zakat through safe
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds establishments to file February withholding tax
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called upon establishments subject to withholding tax in the Kingdom to submit their tax returns for February 2026, no later than 10 March 2026. This announcement was made on 5 March
See MoreSaudi Arabia introduces exemption process for regional headquarters requirement
Saudi Arabia has modified its government procurement policy by introducing an exemption mechanism that allows government entities to contract with foreign companies without a regional headquarters (RHQ) in the Kingdom under specific
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA urges individuals to pay zakat via “ZAKATY” app, website
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) urges individuals to pay their Zakat “voluntary" via “ZAKATY" App for smart phones or via the website (zakaty.zatca.gov.sa) where this Platform provides the ability to calculate the payable
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA consults economic substance rules for SEZs
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has launched a public consultation on draft economic substance requirements for investors in Saudi Arabia’s special economic zones (SEZs), the authority announced on 18 February 2026. The draft
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreBahrain, 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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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