Saudi Arabia tax news
AskColm has 12 articles tagged Saudi Arabia, drawn from over 130 tax sources. The most recent is dated 12 August 2026.
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Saudi Arabia Clarifies VAT and Customs Treatment in Special Economic Zones
Saudi Arabia has issued clarifications on the VAT and customs treatment applicable to businesses operating within its Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The guidance addresses how supplies made within SEZs are treated for VAT purposes, including potential zero-rating or exemptions, and…
ZATCA Announces Wave 25 of E-Invoicing: Threshold Halved to SAR 187,500, Integration Deadline 1 February 2027
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced Wave 25 of its phased e-invoicing integration program. The taxpayer threshold has been halved to SAR 187,500 in annual revenues, significantly expanding the scope of businesses required to integrate with…
How ESR and pillar two are converging across the GCC
This article examines the convergence of Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and Pillar Two rules across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. As GCC states implement their own corporate tax frameworks and align with OECD's global minimum tax standards, businesses face overlapping…
Navigating E-Invoicing in Saudi Arabia: How to Overcome the Operational Challenges of ZATCA Compliance
This article examines operational challenges businesses face when complying with Saudi Arabia's ZATCA e-invoicing mandate, which operates in phased waves requiring integration with ZATCA's Fatoora platform. Key challenges include system integration complexity, clearance and reporting mode requirements, Arabic-language compliance specifications,…
Saudi Arabia: ZATCA announces twenty-fifth wave of e-invoicing integration
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the twenty-fifth wave of its e-invoicing integration phase, requiring taxpayers within the specified criteria to integrate their e-invoicing systems with ZATCA's Fatoora platform. This continues Saudi Arabia's phased rollout of…
Extended grace period, start of wave 24, and future wave 25 in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's e-invoicing rollout continues with updates to Wave 24 and the upcoming Wave 25 implementation phases. An extended grace period has been announced, giving businesses additional time to comply with the Fatoora e-invoicing mandate. Wave 24 has commenced onboarding…
ZATCA Announces Wave 25 of E-Invoicing: Threshold Halved to SAR 187,500, Integration Deadline 1 February 2027
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced Wave 25 of its phased e-invoicing integration program, with the annual revenue threshold for inclusion halved to SAR 187,500. Businesses meeting this lowered threshold must complete integration with ZATCA's Fatoora…
Saudi Arabia revises customs duty rates on selected agricultural and food tariff items
Saudi Arabia has revised customs duty rates on a selection of agricultural and food tariff items, reflecting updated trade policy priorities for the sector. The changes affect specific tariff headings and will impact importers of agricultural and food products into…
Saudi Arabia (KSA) — ZATCA Phase 2 Wave 24 Compliance by 30 June 2026
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has launched Phase 2 Wave 24 of its e-invoicing (Fatoorah) rollout, with affected taxpayers required to comply by 30 June 2026. Phase 2 mandates integration of taxpayers' systems with the ZATCA platform…
Comarch Webinar: GCC E-Invoicing Roadmap: Navigating Mandates in KSA, the UAE, and Oman (July 1)
Comarch is hosting a webinar on July 1 focused on the e-invoicing roadmap across Gulf Cooperation Council countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman. The session will guide businesses through the distinct mandates in each jurisdiction, covering implementation timelines,…
GCC VAT Overhaul to Tighten Cross-Border Trade and Compliance
The GCC is undertaking a significant VAT overhaul aimed at tightening cross-border trade rules and strengthening compliance across member states. The reforms are expected to address gaps in the existing VAT framework, particularly around transactions between GCC countries, and introduce…
MoF Updates Pre-Approved E-Invoicing Service Providers List to 41
The Ministry of Finance has updated its list of pre-approved e-invoicing service providers, expanding the roster to 41 certified vendors. This update is significant for businesses required to comply with mandatory e-invoicing regulations, as they must use authorized service providers…