The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged the establishments subject to excise tax to submit their tax returns for the last March and April, on a date no longer than the 15th of May.
The Authority has called on taxpayers of the business sector to promptly submit their tax returns through its website (zatca.gov.sa) to avoid the fine for late submissions, which is 5% of the unsettled tax every 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).
Excise tax is a tax law in force in the Kingdom, the tax is – at various rates – levied 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.