Saudi Arabia: Proposed amendments to tax and Zakat regulations for public consultation purposes
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority published proposed amendments for public consultation purposes.
Proposed amendments to tax and Zakat regulations for public consultation purposes
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) published proposed amendments to Zakat, income tax, excise tax, value added tax (VAT), and real estate transaction tax laws and implementing regulations for public consultation purposes.
The due dates to submit the comments on the proposed amendments through the public consultation platform (Istitlaa) are as follows:
Proposed Amendments |
Due Date |
Zakat implementing regulations |
13 June 2023 |
Income tax bylaws |
13 June 2023 |
Excise tax implementing regulations |
13 June 2023 |
VAT law implementing regulations |
13 June 2023 |
Real estate transaction tax implementing regulations |
13 June 2023 |
Income tax law |
28 June 2023 |
Excise tax law |
28 June 2023 |
VAT law |
28 June 2023 |
KPMG observation
Taxpayers need to use this opportunity to provide their suggestions on the proposed amendments through the public consultation platform before the due dates.
For more information, contact a KPMG tax professional:
Philippe Stephanny | philippestephanny@kpmg.com
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