Saudi Zakat, Corporate Income Tax & WHT
Zakat and 20% income tax returns and withholding on foreign payments
- 1ComputeZakat base and taxable profit.
- 2FileReturn within 120 days.
- 3WithholdMonthly WHT on foreign payments.
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Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Saudi Zakat, Corporate Income Tax & WHT
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
In Saudi Arabia, the share of a company owned by Saudi and GCC nationals pays zakat, generally 2.5% of the zakat base, while the share owned by foreigners pays corporate income tax at 20% of taxable profit. Annual zakat and tax returns are due within 120 days of the year-end. Payments to non-residents — for services, royalties, management fees and others — attract withholding tax at rates set by type.
Mixed-ownership companies file a combined return splitting the base between zakat and tax. Transfer pricing rules apply to related-party dealings, including with an Indian parent.
We prepare filings with partner Saudi advisers and coordinate credits in India.
| Zakat | Saudi/GCC-owned share, generally 2.5% of base |
|---|---|
| Income tax | 20% on foreign-owned share |
| Return due | Within 120 days of year-end |
| Withholding | On payments to non-residents, rates by type |
Work that the law requires a licensed local adviser to sign or represent is delivered through Indus Tax's partner professionals; our team prepares the records, coordinates the filing and stays your single point of contact.
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Saudi companies with foreign shareholders
- Branches of foreign companies
- Companies paying overseas vendors
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Return preparation via partners
- Withholding compliance
- Transfer pricing coordination
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Zakat base and taxable profit.
Return within 120 days.
Monthly WHT on foreign payments.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Work that legally needs a licensed local adviser is signed by a partner professional; we coordinate it end to end.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
