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Tax, Audit &
Compliance

Avoid penalties and optimize your tax position. We handle your relationship with ZATCA, from VAT registration to annual statutory audits.

Saudi Arabia’s tax landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by the digitalization of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). Foreign investors must navigate a dual system of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) for non-Saudis and Zakat for GCC nationals, alongside strictly enforced VAT and E-Invoicing regulations.

Non-compliance is not an option; automated penalties are severe. Our team of certified accountants and auditors ensures your financial governance is impeccable, transparent, and fully aligned with KSA law.

ZATCA Compliance Suite

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VAT Registration & Filing Mandatory registration for revenues >375k SAR. Monthly or quarterly filing management.
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Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Annual 20% tax filing on net profits for non-Saudi shareholders.
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Zakat Filing 2.5% wealth tax assessment for Saudi/GCC shareholders on net worth.
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Withholding Tax (WHT) Monthly filing on payments made to non-residents (royalties, services, etc.).
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Transfer Pricing Documentation of related-party transactions to ensure fair market value compliance.
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E-Invoicing (Fatoora) Phase 2 integration advisory to ensure real-time ZATCA clearance.

Statutory Audit Services

All foreign-owned companies in Saudi Arabia must appoint a locally licensed auditor and submit audited financial statements via the Qawaem portal annually. Failure to do so blocks license renewals.

We streamline the audit process to minimize disruption:

Pre-Audit Health Check: Reviewing your trial balance and ledgers before external auditors arrive.
Auditor Coordination: Liaison with SOCPA-licensed auditors to answer queries and provide evidence.
Financial Statement Preparation: Drafting statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
Qawaem & MISA Filing: Uploading approved audits to government portals to renew your investment license.

Key Compliance Deliverables

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Tax Certification Official ZATCA certificates proving valid tax standing.

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Audited Financials Signed, stamped, and Arabic-translated statements for government filing.

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Transfer Pricing Bylaw Required documentation proving arms-length transactions.

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VAT Returns Timely submission of VAT returns to avoid 5-25% penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard Corporate Income Tax (CIT) rate is 20% of net adjusted profits for non-Saudi/non-GCC shareholders. Zakat (2.5% of net worth) applies to the share of Saudi/GCC nationals.

Yes, absolutely. Every registered company must submit audited financial statements to the Ministry of Commerce via Qawaem within 6 months of the financial yearend.

Registration is mandatory if your annual taxable supplies exceed SAR 375,000. Voluntary registration is possible above SAR 187,500.

There is currently no personal income tax on salaries in Saudi Arabia. However, GOSI (social insurance) contributions are mandatory for all employees (Saudi and Expat).

WHT is a tax deducted at source from payments made to non-resident parties for services performing in KSA. Rates vary from 5% (dividend, interest) to 15% (royalties, consulting).

Concerned about ZATCA Penalties?

Get a free tax health check consultation with our certified auditors.