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Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority explains VAT deregistration process for exempt businesses

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority outlines how businesses not required to register for VAT can cancel their registration online.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
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A query was received by the 'Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs' account from a follower, asking: "If a business is not required to register for VAT, how can I cancel the registration?"

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority responded via its X platform account, stating that a request to cancel VAT registration can be submitted by logging into your account, selecting the Zakat and Tax Management icon, then VAT services, and finally choosing the 'Cancel VAT Registration' option.

The authority added: "You can review Article 13 (Deregistration) of the Executive Regulations of the VAT Law at the following link: http://zat.ca/pj8E1f."

The authority also noted that a response to the VAT deregistration request will be provided within five business days.

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