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The e-invoicing rollout in Saudi Arabia

Learn more about the new e-invoicing requirements in Saudi Arabia. Discover how Avalara can future-proof your business and ensure VAT compliance....Continued

Saudi Arabia delays VAT payments by 3 months on COVID-19 crisis

Saudi Arabia has offered Value Added Tax payment deferments for businesses for three months. There also reliefs from a range of government charges and customs. The measures were announced on 20 March ...Continued

Saudi Arabia e-invoicing 4 Dec 2021

The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Zakat & Tax has issued regulations to mandate electronic invoicing from 2021. This covers the issuance, storage and adjustments of e-invoices. The draft Saudi Ar...Continued

Saudi Arabia e-invoice consultation

The Saudi Arabia General Authority of Zakat & Tax (GAZT) has opened a public consultation on introducing electronic invoice regime....Continued

Saudi Arabia VAT rise today - transitional rules

From 1 July 2020, the Saudi Arabian Value Added Tax rate will rise from 5% to 15%. This was announced on 11 May 2020 to help the Gulf state business manage VAT rate charges and reporting over the peri...Continued

Saudi Arabia raises VAT to 15% 1 July 2020

Saudi Arabia has announced today that it will raise its Value Added Tax rate from 5% to 15%. This is due to the COVID-19 crisis. VAT was introduced into the Gulf State in 2018. ...Continued