Whatever your business—whether you are a government entity in charge of mega projects, an oil and gas major responsible for energy security, an investor looking at new investments, managing existing positions...

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) determined the criteria for selecting the targeted taxpayers in the seventeenth wave for implementing the integration phase of e-invoicing, as it clarified that the seventeenth.

As an extension of the developmental efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attract regional headquarters of global companies, the Kingdom announced in February 2021 the prohibition of government entities from contracting with companies whose regional headquarters are not located in the Kingdom by January 1, 2024.

Saudi Arabia declared that the VAT rate will be increased from 5% to 15%, which will be effective as of July 1, 2020.

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Many countries all around the world took measures against the economic challenges due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in their jurisdictions.

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) of Saudi Arabia has issued a new decision regarding the Fee Rules on Customs Services Provided at Customs Ports.

On 14 January 2025, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued a proposed amendment to Article No. 73 of the Zakat Collection Implementing Regulations (the Regulations) aimed at specifying the Zakat.

Saudi Arabia has issued immediate amendments to the Integrated Tariff (Umm Al‑Qura Issue 5124, Nov 27, 2025), further aligning with the GCC's 12‑digit tariff code structure.

In December 2025, ZATCA has clarified the distinction between transfer of know-how/knowledge and technical or consultancy services which directly affects Withholding Tax (WHT) treatment.

Tax reforms are part of the Saudi 2030 Vision and the economic development in Saudi Arabia. Recently, Saudi Arabia introduced the value-added tax (VAT) and real estate transaction tax (RETT).

Staying ahead of tax audits is crucial for any business seeking compliance and peace of mind. This article uncovers the most common audit triggers, from discrepancies in reported income to cash based businesses ...

On 3 May 2024, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority ZATCA announced amendments to the Real Estate Transaction Tax RETT Implementing Regulations.

The new White Land Tax Law raises the yearly taxes on white lands within urban boundaries up to 10% of the land's value and introduces a tax on vacant real estate within urban boundaries up to 5% of its value.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the "KSA") possesses one of the largest economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Some businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) may have been structured to circumvent the Kingdom's foreign ownership restrictions in order to benefit from the ...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the largest economies in the Middle East and a market which has attracted more and more activity in the past six years.

It appears that the new framework for Saudi Arabia's Regional Headquarters (RHQ) is strategically positioned to serve as a potential tax haven.

ZATCA has relaunched the Tax Penalties Exemption Initiative, effective January 1 to June 30, 2026, offering taxpayers a renewed opportunity to regularize their tax positions.

ZATCA has issued guidance clarifying when electronic marketplaces are treated as deemed suppliers under Article 47 of the VAT Regulations.