Focused expertise for each client group
A small business owner asks different questions from the CFO of a group or a foreign company — we answer both.
Small & medium enterprises
Zakat returns, VAT and e-invoicing in one place, with every deadline tracked, so owners can focus on the business.
Large companies & groups
Independent technical review before filing, treatment of investments, related parties and group structures, and support on disputes.
Real estate developers
From ZATCA qualification, to quarterly VAT refund claims on construction purchases, to reviews of filed returns.
Foreign companies & non-residents
A local partner for income tax, withholding tax and mixed returns — explaining Saudi rules clearly and following through on your behalf.
Questions we hear often
When is the zakat return due?
Within 120 days of the financial year-end. For a year ending 31 December 2026, the deadline is 30 April 2027.
What is a mixed return?
One return for companies owned by Saudi/GCC and non-Saudi shareholders: zakat on the Saudi/GCC share and 20% income tax on the non-Saudi share.
Do you advise foreign companies without a Saudi branch?
Yes — on withholding tax on payments made to them and on transfer pricing with related parties in the Kingdom.
What is the difference between zakat and income tax?
Zakat applies to the Saudi/GCC share and is calculated on the zakat base; income tax applies to the non-Saudi share and is calculated on adjusted net profit at 20%.
Do we need to file a zakat return if the company made a loss?
Yes. Filing is required every year regardless of profit or loss, because zakat is calculated on the zakat base, not on profit alone.
Can a return be amended after filing?
In many cases yes, through the ZATCA portal and within the statutory procedures and time limits. Amending early is better than waiting for an audit.
When can I apply a treaty rate to withholding tax?
When the treaty is in force, the payee is resident in the other country with a tax residency certificate, and the required forms and documents are in place before applying it.
What does a “wave” mean in e-invoicing?
ZATCA applies the integration phase to groups of taxpayers by revenue size, and notifies each group at least six months before its integration date.
Do you work in English with foreign companies?
Yes. We work in Arabic and English across correspondence, reports and meetings.
How are fees determined?
Each service is scoped and priced on its own after we understand your position and the workload, and you receive a clear proposal before we start.
How can we help?
Choose the route that suits your need, and a specialist advisor will take it from there.