Saudi Arabia ZATCA Tax, VAT & Zakat Compliance Guide 2026

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) (هيئة الزكاة والضريبة والجمارك) oversees tax assessment, collection, and e-invoicing implementation across Saudi Arabia.


Primary Statutory Tax & Zakat Rates

Tax / Duty TypeStatutory RateTax Base / Target ScopeFiling Deadline
Corporate Income Tax (CIT)20.00%Net adjusted profits attributable to non-Saudi foreign partnersWithin 120 days of fiscal year end
Zakat (الزكاة الشرعية)2.50%Zakat base of Saudi and GCC national shareholdingsWithin 120 days of fiscal year end
Value Added Tax (VAT)15.00%Taxable supply of standard goods and servicesMonthly (turnover > SAR 40m) or Quarterly
Withholding Tax (WHT)5.00% – 20.00%Payments to non-resident entities (royalties, management fees, dividends)Within 10 days of the subsequent month

Regulatory Authority & Trust Note

Official Authority: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)