ZATCA Encourages Taxpayers To Avail Of Fines And Penalties Exemption Before Deadline

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged all taxpayers to take advantage of the Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Penalties Initiative, which ends on . This initiative covers fines for late registration, late payment, and late filing of returns across all tax laws. It also includes fines for correcting VAT returns and violations related to e-invoicing regulations.

To benefit from this initiative, taxpayers must be registered under the tax law and submit any previously unsubmitted returns to ZATCA. Additionally, they need to pay all principal tax debts associated with these outstanding returns. Taxpayers can request an installment payment plan if the application is submitted while the initiative is still active, ensuring that all due installments are paid by the specified dates in the authority-approved plan.

However, penalties related to tax evasion violations and fines paid before the initiative's effective date are excluded from this exemption. ZATCA has made it clear that these specific penalties will not be covered under the current initiative.

ZATCA has encouraged taxpayers to review the details of this initiative through a simplified guideline available on its website. For any inquiries, individuals can contact ZATCA via their 24/7 call center at 19993. They can also reach out through the X account @Zatca_Care, via email at [email protected], or through instant chat on the authority's website zatca.gov.sa.

This comprehensive approach ensures that taxpayers have multiple channels to seek assistance and clarify any doubts regarding their eligibility or the process involved in benefiting from the initiative.

ZATCA's proactive communication aims to facilitate taxpayer compliance and provide necessary support throughout the duration of this initiative. By offering various means of contact and detailed guidelines, ZATCA is making it easier for taxpayers to understand and take advantage of this opportunity.

The authority's efforts reflect its commitment to easing taxpayer burdens while ensuring adherence to tax laws. This initiative represents a significant step towards encouraging voluntary compliance among taxpayers in Saudi Arabia.

With inputs from SPA