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ZATCA Urges WHT Establishments to Submit March 2026 Forms

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ZATCA has called on establishments subject to Withholding Tax in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to submit their withholding tax forms for March 2026 by 10 April 2026. A penalty of 1% of unpaid tax is applied for every 30 days of delay beyond the due date. Withholding Tax applies to amounts paid from a source in the Kingdom to non-resident entities without a permanent establishment.

Why this matters

Establishments subject to Withholding Tax in Saudi Arabia that have not yet submitted their March 2026 forms should do so by April 10, 2026 to avoid the 1% penalty that accrues for every 30 days of delay. The penalty applies to the unpaid tax amount and compounds, making late submission increasingly costly. ZATCA has provided multiple contact channels including a 24/7 call center for inquiries.

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ZATCA has issued a compliance reminder urging establishments subject to Withholding Tax in Saudi Arabia to submit their March 2026 withholding tax forms by the deadline of April 10, 2026. The notice specifies that a penalty of 1% of unpaid tax is applied for every 30 days of delay beyond the due date.\n\nAffected establishments should prioritize timely submission through ZATCA's website (zatca.gov.sa) to avoid accumulating penalties. Withholding Tax applies to payments from a Saudi source to non-resident entities without a permanent establishment, per Article 68 of the Income Tax Law and Article 63 of its Implementing Regulations. Establishments may contact ZATCA via the 24/7 unified call center (19993) or the website for assistance.

What to do next

  1. Submit withholding tax forms for March 2026 by April 10, 2026

Penalties

1% of unpaid tax for every 30 days of delay beyond the due date

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Apr 23, 2026

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ZATCA Urges Establishments Subject to WHT to Submit Forms for March 2026

05 April 2026

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on establishments subject to Withholding Tax in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to submit their withholding tax forms for last March 2026 by 10 April 2026.

ZATCA urges establishments to promptly submit their withholding tax forms through its website (zatca.gov.sa) to avoid late payment penalties. A penalty of 1% of the unpaid tax is applied for every 30 days of delay beyond the due date.

ZATCA called on taxpayers from the business sector wishing to obtain more information regarding withholding tax, to contact the 24/7 unified call center number (19993), or “Ask ZATCA" account on (X) (@Zatca_Care), e-mail (info@zatca.gov.sa), or through instant chats through the website. (zatca.gov.sa)

Withholding Tax is imposed on all amounts paid from a source in the Kingdom to non-resident entities that do not have a permanent establishment in the Kingdom, in accordance with the rates specified in Article 68 of the Income Tax Law and Article 63 of its Implementing Regulations. ​

Named provisions

Article 68 of the Income Tax Law Article 63 of the Implementing Regulations

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Classification

Agency
ZATCA
Published
April 5th, 2026
Compliance deadline
April 10th, 2026 (13 days ago)
Instrument
Notice
Branch
Executive
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Employers Importers and exporters Energy companies
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Withholding tax compliance Tax form submission Cross-border payments
Geographic scope
SA SA

Taxonomy

Primary area
Taxation
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Banking Insurance

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