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Explore topicZakat base computation, deductible items, filing requirements for Saudi and GCC-national shareholders under GAZT rules.
Explore topicWHT on payments to non-residents: dividends, royalties, technical services, management fees, and software subscriptions.
Explore topicRETT applicability, exemptions for residential first-purchase, interaction with VAT, and notary office obligations.
Explore topicPhase 1 & 2 obligations, ZATCA-compliant XML formats, clearance vs. reporting models, and ERP integration.
Explore topicGCC Common Customs Law, tariff classification, rules of origin, VAT at import, and duty suspension regimes.
Explore topic| Tax / Regime | Rate | Base | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value Added Tax (VAT) | 15% | Taxable supplies of goods & services | Active |
| Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) | 5% | Sale price of real estate | Active |
| Zakat | 2.5% | Zakat assessment base | Active |
| WHT — Technical Services | 5% | Gross payment to non-resident | Active |
| WHT — Dividends | 5% | Gross dividend payment | Active |
| WHT — Royalties & Licence Fees | 15% | Gross payment to non-resident | Active |
| WHT — Management Fees | 20% | Gross payment to non-resident | Active |
| Corporate Income Tax (CIT) | 20% | Taxable income of non-Saudi entity | Active |
Taxpayers above SAR 40m turnover
Payments to non-residents
Taxpayers below SAR 40m turnover
Within 120 days of year-end
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