Saudi Arabia has extended an exemption on tax fines by a further six months.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has extended the Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Penalties Initiative for taxpayers for six months, until June 30, 2025.
The initiative covers penalties for:
- Late registration
- Late payment
- Late filing of tax returns
- Value-Added Tax (VAT) return corrections
- Violations discovered during field controls, related to e-invoicing, and other general VAT provisions
Saudi Arabia tax fine exemption
To qualify, taxpayers must be registered in the tax system, submit all outstanding returns with accurate tax disclosure, and pay fully the principal tax owed on submitted or amended returns.
Taxpayers may request instalment plans during the initiative period, provided that all instalments are paid on time, according to the approved plan.
The initiative excludes fines related to tax evasion, fines already paid before the initiative’s effective date, and fines for returns due after December 31, 2024.
ZATCA urges taxpayers to review the details of the initiative and the provisions in the simplified guide available on its website.
The guide provides comprehensive information on fines, exemption conditions, instalment procedures, and violations, along with illustrative examples.
ZATCA encourages individuals in Saudi Arabia to contact it if they have inquiries via:
- Phone: 19993
- X: @Zatca _Care
- E-mail: info@zatca.gov.sa
- Online: www.zatca.gov.sa
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