Who it is for
Businesses with a VAT credit balance, such as exporters and companies in a build-up phase.
What it covers
- Refundable tax review
- Supporting invoice checks
- Queries and follow-up
What you receive
- The refund claim with supporting invoices
- Responses to ZATCA queries
- Follow-up until the refund is paid
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
When can I claim a VAT refund?
When input tax exceeds output tax and leaves a credit balance — common for exporters and businesses in a build-up phase.
What delays a refund?
Missing or mismatched supporting invoices, or other outstanding obligations with ZATCA.
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