Specialist Services

Objections & tax committees

Analysing the assessment or decision, preparing the objection and evidence, and representing you before the first-instance and appeal committees through to the decision. Court pleading is restricted by law to licensed lawyers; there we provide technical support to the law firm.

Who it is for

Any entity that has received a zakat or tax assessment or decision it disagrees with.

What it covers

  • Assessment analysis
  • Objection memorandum and evidence
  • Committee follow-up and hearings

What you receive

  • An assessment review and view on objection prospects
  • The objection memorandum and evidence
  • Follow-up and hearings through to the decision

How we work

  1. Understand — We start with your business, structure and filing history.
  2. Analyse — We reconcile the financial statements and identify risks before any figure is filed.
  3. Deliver — We prepare, review and file on time, with a documented supporting file.
  4. Follow through — We handle queries and assessments until the year is fully closed.

Frequently asked

What is the deadline to object?

A statutory period running from the notification date; missing it makes the assessment final, so review it as soon as it arrives.

Do you represent us in court?

We represent you before the first-instance and appeal committees; court pleading is restricted by law to licensed lawyers, where we provide technical support.

Zakati is an independent private advisory firm and is not affiliated with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) or its “Zakaty” app. Published content is general guidance and does not constitute professional advice on any specific matter.