Tax & Zakat Consulting

Accurate & Reliable Zakat and Tax Compliance Amid ever-evolving regulations and increased scrutiny from authorities, Zakat and tax compliance is no longer optional—it’s vital for business continuity and stability. At SAFT, we provide specialized advisory services to help you understand, manage, and fulfill your obligations to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) effectively.

VAT Advisory Services Include:

  • Reviewing business transactions to ensure full VAT compliance.
  • Auditing and verifying VAT returns prior to submission.
  • Reviewing contracts and invoices from a tax perspective to prevent future liabilities.
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and on time.
  • Providing full support during inspections and audits by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
  • Handling formal objections and appeals throughout the dispute resolution process.
  • Responding to ZATCA inquiries and managing requests for additional information.

Zakat Advisory Services Include:

  • Calculating the Zakat base accurately according to your business activity and legal structure.
  • Reviewing and correcting past Zakat settlements.
  • Preparing and submitting Zakat declarations via the official electronic portal.
  • Representing clients during estimated assessments, audits, or disputes with ZATCA.
  • Responding to authority inquiries, field examinations, and requests for additional information.
  • Managing and escalating appeals to the General Secretariat of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Committees.

Income Tax Services

  • Calculating the taxable income base.
  • Preparing and submitting income tax returns.
  • Providing advisory services for income tax compliance and planning.
  • Representing clients in income tax appeals and handling escalation to relevant authorities.
  • Responding to tax authority inquiries and field audits.

Withholding Tax Services

  • Calculating withholding tax rates on imported services.
  • Preparing and submitting withholding tax returns.
  • Offering advisory services on withholding tax obligations.

Excise Tax Services

  • Preparing and submitting excise tax returns.
  • Advising on excise tax compliance and planning.

General Tax & Zakat Services

  • Registering entities with ZATCA and opening Zakat and VAT files.
  • Issuing Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) and VAT registration numbers.
  • Amending partner shares in accordance with the Memorandum of Association for Zakat purposes.
  • Adding or deleting commercial registrations (CR) and licenses from Zakat files.
  • Closing Zakat files and deregistering entities’ TIN and VAT numbers as needed.