Tax & Zakat

Tax & Zakat Lawyers in Dammam

Precise tax and Zakat compliance before the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), from periodic filings to claim objections.

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Tax and Zakat compliance covers VAT filings, annual Sharia Zakat assessment, corporate tax for foreign-owned businesses, and handling any claim or penalty ZATCA issues. Any error in these filings could turn into a costly formal claim, making precision and prior review essential. The next step is reaching out on WhatsApp to review your tax status.

Periodic VAT Filings

We review businesses' periodic VAT filings before submission, ensuring accurate calculation of due and refundable tax, avoiding any error that could later turn into a formal claim or delay penalty.

Annual Sharia Zakat Assessment

We help businesses precisely prepare the annual Zakat assessment according to the authority's approved Sharia bases, including calculating the correct Zakat base and reviewing any exceptions applicable to the business's activity.

Corporate Tax for Foreign and Mixed-Ownership Businesses

We help foreign-owned or mixed-ownership businesses understand their tax obligations different from fully Saudi businesses, including calculating the tax-subject percentage versus Zakat.

Objecting to ZATCA Claims

When the authority issues a claim or penalty you believe is inaccurate, we help you file a statutory objection within the defined period before the relevant tax and Zakat dispute resolution committee.

Legitimate Tax Planning for Major Deals

We help you with legitimate tax planning before completing major deals like mergers or acquisitions, ensuring the most efficient possible tax treatment within permitted statutory frameworks.

Tax Audits and Their Procedures

When the authority selects your business for a tax audit, we help you prepare for this audit, from preparing required documents to representing you before inspectors to ensure the audit proceeds smoothly.

Real Estate Transaction Tax

We help individuals and businesses understand real estate transaction tax obligations when selling or buying property, and ensure it's correctly calculated and paid to avoid any later complication in ownership transfer.

Tax Penalties and Reduction Requests

We help businesses assess the possibility of requesting a reduction or exemption from imposed tax penalties, especially in cases of unintentional or first-time violations.

Long-Term Zakat and Tax Planning for Family Businesses

We help family businesses establish a long-term Zakat and tax plan accounting for ownership transition across generations, coordinating with our family succession planning services.

VAT on Major Real Estate Transactions

We help real estate investors understand the correct application of VAT and real estate transaction tax on their deals, especially in mixed cases combining residential and commercial units within a single transaction, where tax treatment differs fundamentally between the two types.

Tax Compliance for Multi-Branch Businesses

We help businesses managing multiple branches across different Eastern Province cities standardize tax compliance procedures across these branches, avoiding conflicting filings or double-counting obligations.

How We Start With You

Send us your tax status details or the claim you're facing on WhatsApp. We help you with precise review and correct response within statutory deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I object to a Zakat claim from ZATCA?

The objection is filed within the statutory period before the relevant tax and Zakat dispute resolution committee, and we help you prepare this objection with supporting evidence.

Do you review periodic VAT filings?

Yes, we review periodic filings to confirm accuracy before submission to avoid any later penalties.

Our business is partly owned by a foreign investor. How do our tax obligations differ?

We help you understand calculating the tax-subject percentage versus Zakat based on your mixed ownership percentages.

We're planning a major acquisition deal. How do we ensure the most efficient possible tax treatment?

We help you with legitimate tax planning before completing the deal within permitted statutory frameworks.

The authority selected us for a tax audit. How do we prepare for this procedure?

We help you prepare all required documents and represent you before inspectors to ensure the audit proceeds smoothly.

We were imposed a delay penalty for an unintentional violation. Can a reduction be requested?

Yes in certain cases, and we help you assess this request's chances and submit it in a supported manner to the relevant authority.

We're selling a deal combining residential and commercial units. How is the tax calculated?

Tax treatment differs between the two types, and we help you precisely separate the calculation to avoid any later violation.

Reach Out to Protect Your Tax Position

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