The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) urged establishments subject to excise tax to file their tax returns for the last January and February, on a date no later than the 15th of March.
ZATCA has called on the establishments to file their tax returns immediately through its website (zatca.gov.sa) to avoid a fine of 5% of the unpaid tax for each 30-day delay after the due date.
In the meantime, ZATCA invites taxpayers of business sector who wish to learn more about the excise tax to reach out through the call center unified No. (19993), operating 24/7, or "Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs" account on (X) platform (@Zatca_Care), or through email (info@zatca.gov.sa), or by instant chat on the website (zatca.gov.sa).
The excise tax is a tax law in force in the Kingdom; the tax is levied at various rates on goods that have an adverse effect on the public health or environment, which include soft drinks, energy drinks, sweetened drinks, tobacco, and the like.