Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority extended its initiative for waiving taxpayer fines and financial penalties by six months. The scheme applies to all entities subject to all tax systems and is effective from July 1, 2026.
Taxpayers Must Be Registered With Authority To Benefit From Initiative
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority initiative incorporates late payment of taxes and delayed submission of tax returns. Furthermore, it includes fines related to corrections of value added tax (VAT) returns. In order to benefit from the initiative, taxpayers must be registered with the Authority. In addition, they must submit all required tax returns and settle the full principal amount of any outstanding tax liabilities. Taxpayers may also apply for an instalment plan, provided the application is submitted during the validity of the initiative. However, to qualify for this initiative all instalments must be paid in accordance with the authorities approved payment schedule.
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority emphasised that the initiative does not cover penalties under several situations. Notably, these include fines arising from tax evasion violations and penalties imposed under Article 45 of the VAT Law. Likewise, penalties settled before the initiative or any tax return related penalties due after June 30 will not be covered.
Several Help Channels Available To Taxpayers For Further Information
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority requested taxpayers to review its online simplified guide available on its website. It provides comprehensive explanation of the initiative, including the categories of fines covered. Additionally, it details eligibility criteria for exemption, procedures for settling outstanding amounts through instalment payments and practical illustrative examples. For further information, taxpayers may contact the unified call centre on 19993, available 24 hours, seven days a week. Additional help options include the “Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs” X platform (@Zatca_Care), email or the websites live chat service.
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