Saudi VAT: ZATCA calls for businesses to file returns or face fines
Establishments with annual supplies exceeding SR40m ($10.7m) must submit VAT returns for September, while those below that threshold must file for the third quarter of 2025 by October 31. Who must file Saudi VAT…
Establishments with annual supplies exceeding SR40m ($10.7m) must submit VAT returns for September, while those below that threshold must file for the third quarter of 2025 by October 31.
Who must file Saudi VAT returns now
- Businesses with annual supplies over SR40m ($10.7m): submit September VAT returns
- Businesses below SR40m (10.7m): submit Q3 2025 VAT returns by October 31
How to file
ZATCA urged taxpayers to file promptly via zatca.gov.sa or the official smartphone app.
Penalties for late filing
Late submissions incur penalties ranging from 5 per cent to 25 per cent of the tax due.
Where to get support
Business taxpayers can contact ZATCA through:
VAT is an indirect tax applied to most goods and services bought and sold by businesses in Saudi Arabia, with certain exemptions.
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