ZATCA urges businesses to file VAT returns by October 31 deadline
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority calls on VAT-registered businesses to submit September or Q3 2026 returns by October 31, depending on annual revenue.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on businesses subject to value-added tax (VAT) with annual supplies exceeding 40 million riyals to submit their VAT returns for September. Businesses with annual supplies of 40 million riyals or less are required to file their VAT returns for the third quarter of 2026. The deadline for all submissions is October 31, 2026.
ZATCA urged businesses to promptly file their returns and make payments through the authority’s smartphone app (ZATCA) to avoid late filing penalties, which range from a minimum of 5% to a maximum of 25% of the tax due.
The authority encouraged business taxpayers seeking more information about VAT to contact it through the following channels:
- The unified call center at 19993, available 24/7.
- The "Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs" account (@Zatca_Care) on X.
- Email: [email protected].
- Live chat via the authority’s website (https://zatca.gov.sa/ar/Pages/default.aspx).
Value-added tax is one of the tax systems in force in Saudi Arabia. It is an indirect tax applied to most goods and services bought and sold by businesses, with some exceptions.