Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority clarifies customs duties on computer parts
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has confirmed that computer parts are exempt from customs duties, but subject to 15% VAT on imports.
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AIA question was submitted to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority by a follower, asking: "Are computer parts such as processors and motherboards subject to customs duties or are they exempt?"
The authority clarified, via its 'Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs' account on X, that computer parts are exempt from customs duties.
However, the authority noted that a 15% value-added tax (VAT) is applied to all imports.
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Authority warns against online payment fraud
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has also warned of the risks of online fraud during payment transactions, urging taxpayers to verify the source of payment requests and to rely only on official channels for settling zakat, tax, and customs obligations.
The authority emphasized on its official X account that ZATCA’s official channels are the safest way to complete payments, ensuring beneficiaries are protected from fraud and their financial transactions remain secure.
It explained that obligations can be paid through several official methods, including the SADAD service using the biller code (020), as well as ATMs, mada cards, and Visa.
The authority called on all taxpayers to exercise caution when conducting any online transactions, to ignore payment requests from untrusted sources, and to always use approved official channels to ensure the safety of their financial operations.