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Service Level Agreement

​​​​​​​​​​​In line with the ZATCA’s efforts to improve the quality of services, and in accordance with the government’s instructions to achieve client satisfaction, ZATCA is working to extend swift and user-friendly e-services through the ZATCA Portal, electronic channels, and apps for mobile devices;  The speed of service does not cover the time needed for completing missing data if the client fails to submit all required information, or the time needed for processing applications by third parties, such as other government agencies, if the applications require such processing. Clients must also comply with the terms and requirements of each service as shown in the e-services guide. All e-services will be updated and added to the list. For more information on all e-services, click here.

Help and Support

The ZATCA Portal offers assistance and support for as many clients as possible through readable content, multimedia, detailed information, and links to various forms of assistance, such as FAQs, accessibility​, communication channels, and notes and complaints form​.

Privacy and Confidentiality  

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority places privacy and confidentiality of user information at the top of priorities; and regards the privacy and confidentiality policy as part of the terms and conditions for using the ZATCA Portal. For more information about the privacy and confidentiality information, please visit the 

Communication and Engagement Channels

ZATCA is committed to responding to all inquiries from customers via the  Contact Us page and the Notes and Complaints page.​

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#E-ServiceDurationAvailability
1VAT Registration5 business days24/7
2Individual Registration in VAT5 business days24/7
3Group Registration in VAT3 business days24/7
4Amend VAT Registration Details5 business days24/7
5VAT ReturnImmediately24/7
6Changing the Filing Period for VAT Returns3 Business days24/7
7Request for Tax Return Amendment3 Business days24/7
8Request to Change Input Tax Deduction Method3 business days24/7
9Request for Installment Plan20 business days24/7
10VAT Refund Request30 business days24/7
11Request to Reprint of VAT CertificateImmediately24/7
12File An Objection on Penalty90 business days24/7
13Request for Ruling45 business days24/7
14Deregister for Ruling5 business days24/7
15Report VAT Application Violation5 business days24/7
16CIT Registration1 business day24/7
17CIT ReturnImmediately24/7
18Tax Return Amendment RequestImmediately24/7
19Request for Down Payment Reduction5 business days24/7
20Registration for Excise Tax1 business day24/7
21Tax Warehouse Licensing3 business days24/7
22File an Excise Tax ReturnImmediately24/7
23Excise Phase ReturnImmediately24/7
24Cancelling Tax Warehouse14 business days24/7
25Deregister Excise Tax3 business days24/7
26Withholding Tax ReturnImmediately24/7
27Real Estate Transaction PlatformImmediately24/7
28Deregister TIN5 business days24/7
29Deregister Outlet3 business days24/7
30Zakat Certification LookupImmediately24/7
31VAT Taxable Person LookupImmediately24/7
32Verify Contract Release CertificateImmediately24/7
33Service AuthorizationImmediately24/7
34Tax Residency Certificate2 Business days24/7
35Zakat Registration1 business day24/7
36Amend Registration Details1 business day24/7
37Registration Holding Company3 Business days24/7
38Holding Company Deregistration3 Business days24/7
39Zakat ReturnImmediately24/7
40Request for Zakat Return AmendmentImmediately24/7
41Request an Installment Plan20 Business days24/7
42Immediate CertificateImmediately24/7
43Request for Certificate2 Business days24/7
44Contract Release Application3 Business days24/7
45File An Objection on Re-assessment90 Business days24/7
46Postponing the collection of customs duties10 Business days24/7
47Export Report PrintingImmediately24/7
48Import Report PrintingImmediately24/7
49Inquiry about Insurance-Linked Transactions DetailsImmediately24/7
50Inquiry about Exemption Decision DetailsImmediately24/7
51Inquiry about Tariff Items under an Exemption DecisionImmediately24/7
52Inquiry about Customs Declaration DetailsImmediately24/7
53Printing of customs and statistical declarationImmediately24/7
54Review of offensesImmediately24/7
55Review of the Status of Payment of Insurance FeesImmediately24/7
56Review the value-added tax and excise tax reportImmediately24/7
57Review the PledgesImmediately24/7
58Pledges Not to Dispose of the DispatchImmediately24/7
59Review and Follow-up of Difference DeclarationImmediately24/7
60Review the Customs Declaration FeesImmediately24/7
61Register a New Importer or ExporterImmediately24/7
62Authorize a Customs BrokerImmediately24/7
63Suspension of the Authorization for the BrokerImmediately24/7
64Inquiry about Customs IssuesImmediately24/7
65Review Letters of Release and Their Balances for Restricted GoodsImmediately24/7
66Estimated calculator to calculate the additional feesImmediately24/7
67Customs Declaration for TravelersImmediately24/7
68Restricted Goods Clearance24 hours24/7
69Inquiry about Offenses and Payment of Their ValueImmediately24/7
70Customs Declaration Amendment24 hours24/7
71Submit an Issued Statistical Declaration24 hours24/7
72Submit an Incoming Statistical Declaration24 hours24/7
73Provide a Transit Transport Declaration24 hours24/7
74Provide a Statistical Transit Transport Declaration24 hours24/7
75Provide an Issued Declaration24 hours24/7
76Provide an Incoming Declaration24 hours24/7
77Open Declarations DataImmediately24/7
78Modify Broker Mobile Number in a PortImmediately24/7
79Inquire about Customs CardsImmediately24/7
80Submit a Communication of Financial or Administrative OffenseImmediately24/7
81Inquiry about Insurance Fees for Private LaboratoriesImmediately24/7
82Issuance / Renewal of Customs Clearance License21 Business Days (if adding a transit activity) / 1 Business Day (for the rest of cases)24/7
83Cancellation of activity / Customs Clearance License5 Business days24/7
84Adding Customs Brokers Activity20 Business days24/7
85Renewal of an Entry Card for Customs Broker Staff2 Business days24/7
86Adding / Cancelling Customs Broker Staff1 Business day24/7
87Complaints3 Business days24/7
88Suggestion3 Business days24/7
89Inquiries3 Business days24/7
90Recruitment35 Business days24/7
91Customs Consulting License5 Business days24/7

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