Zakat & Income Tax
Refund of overpaid zakat and taxes
Identifying overpayments, reconciling them to returns, and preparing and following the refund claim through to payment.
Who it is for
Entities that paid more zakat or tax than was due in prior years.
What it covers
- Overpayment review and reconciliation
- Refund claim preparation and filing
- Follow-up to payment
What you receive
- A schedule of recoverable amounts
- The refund claim and its documents
- Follow-up through to payment
How we work
- Understand — We start with your business, structure and filing history.
- Analyse — We reconcile the financial statements and identify risks before any figure is filed.
- Deliver — We prepare, review and file on time, with a documented supporting file.
- Follow through — We handle queries and assessments until the year is fully closed.
Frequently asked
How do I know I have overpaid?
By reconciling payments to returns and final assessments for each year; credit differences can be claimed under the procedures.
Is there a time limit for refund claims?
Yes, claims are subject to statutory time limits, so periodic review and prompt claims are advisable.
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.
How can we help?
Choose the route that suits your need, and a specialist advisor will take it from there.
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