Zakat authority outlines steps for paying livestock zakat online
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority details how individuals can pay livestock, grain and fruit zakat online and obtain an electronic certificate.
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AIA query was submitted to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority by a follower asking: "I want to pay livestock zakat (camels) for my father. I need an invoice in his name for the zakat certificate."
The authority clarified via its 'Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs' account on X that individuals can pay zakat on livestock, grains and fruits through its electronic services at the following link: http://zat.ca/8GzyUL .
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The authority noted that users can calculate the required zakat by accessing the "Zakat Calculator" and selecting the type of zakat they wish to calculate.
It added: "If zakat for livestock, grains or fruits is paid without registering an account, you will not be able to obtain a zakat certificate or track your paid invoices."
The authority continued: "If you wish to receive a zakat certificate and monitor your invoices, please register an account via the following link: http://zat.ca/jzTcJi."