Specialist Services

Tax governance & risk management

Designing your zakat and tax governance framework: an approved tax policy, a responsibilities and authority matrix, internal controls, a risk register and monitoring indicators.

Who it is for

Large companies, groups, boards and audit committees wanting a clear framework for managing zakat and tax risk.

What it covers

  • Corporate tax and zakat policy
  • Authority matrix (RACI) and segregation of duties
  • Internal controls and risk register
  • KPIs and management dashboard

What you receive

  • An approved tax policy
  • An authority matrix and internal controls
  • A risk register and monitoring dashboard

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

How is tax governance different from assurance?

Governance is design and advisory to build policy and controls; assurance is an independent evaluation of an existing system by a licensed firm.

Who approves the tax policy?

It is approved by senior management or the board and reviewed periodically as rules or the business change.

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.