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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi 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
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to utilise penalty waiver before 31 December deadline
ZATCA’s penalty exemption scheme before it ends on 31 December 2025. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on taxpayers to benefit from the ongoing penalty exemption scheme before it concludes on 31 December
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Kuwait ratifies income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
Kuwait ratifies first income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia via Decree-Law No. 80 of 2025. Kuwait issued Decree-Law No. 80 of 2025 in its Official Gazette on 6 July 2025 ratifying the tax treaty with Kuwait. The agreement applies to Kuwaiti
See MoreKuwait: Council of Ministers approves income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
Kuwait’s Council of Ministers approved the 2025 income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia Kuwait's Council of Ministers issued Decree-Law No. 80 of 2025 on 29 June 2025, formally approving the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia. The treaty was
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA sets criteria for 23rd wave of e-invoicing integration
ZATCA will require businesses with VAT revenues over SAR 750,000 from 2022–2024 to join the 23rd e-invoicing integration phase starting 27 June 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the criteria for selecting
See MoreSaudi Arabia announces e-invoicing integration criteria for group 23 taxpayers
ZATCA has set integration deadlines for Group 23 taxpayers—those with VAT-liable revenues above SAR 750,000 in 2022–2024—to connect their e-invoicing systems to the Fatoora platform between 1 January and 31 March 2026. The Saudi Zakat,
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Saudi Arabia extends tax penalty relief through 2025
Saudi Arabia has extended its tax penalty waiver initiative until 31 December 2025. The initiative offers relief from fines on late filings, payments, and e-invoicing violations. To qualify, taxpayers must submit outstanding returns and settle
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