ZATCA urges businesses to file withholding tax returns for October 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has called on businesses to submit their October 2026 withholding tax returns by November 10, 2026.
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AIThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has called on businesses subject to withholding tax in Saudi Arabia to submit their tax returns for October 2026 by no later than November 10, 2026.
In an official statement, ZATCA urged businesses to promptly file their withholding tax returns through its website (zatca.gov.sa) to avoid late payment penalties. The penalty is set at 1% of the unpaid tax for every thirty days of delay from the due date.
The authority also encouraged business taxpayers seeking more information about withholding tax to contact its unified call center at 19993, available 24/7, or reach out via the "Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs" account on X (@Zatca_Care), email ([email protected]), or through live chat on the authority’s website.
Withholding tax is imposed on all payments made from a source in Saudi Arabia to non-resident entities without a permanent establishment in the Kingdom, in accordance with the rates specified in Article 68 of the Income Tax Law and Article 63 of its executive regulations.
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