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Registration with Zakat 

• Access the Ministry of Commerce Registration portal and sign in. 
• Navigate to the ZATCA Portal 
• Fill out the form
• Upon submission, you’ll receive a confirmation notification.

To be eligible for Zakat, corporations must satisfy the following criteria

• Zakat eligibility is contingent upon specific criteria, including exclusive ownership by Saudi or GCC nationals. 
• The business must be a legal entity, encompassing structures like joint stock companies, limited liability companies, or partnerships.

Steps to acquire VAT certificate in KSA

Step 1: Access the ZATCA Portal.

Step 2: Navigate to relevant services.

Step 3: Complete the Registration Form.

Step 4: Await Notification from ZATCA.

Step 5: Receive VAT Certificate 

Categorized goods that incur no VAT, with a tax rate of 0%

Supplies eligible for a 0% VAT rate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are those for which the supplier is VAT registered. The following categories qualify for this rate:

• Exported Goods: Goods intended for delivery outside the KSA.
• Services Rendered to Non-GCC Residents: Services provided to individuals or entities outside the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
• Supply of Qualifying Means of Transport: The provision of eligible transportation methods.
• International Goods and Passenger Transport Services: Involves the movement of goods and passengers across international borders.
• First Supply or Supply for Investment of Qualifying Metals: Initial transactions or transactions related to investment involving gold, silver, or platinum.
• Qualifying Medicines and Qualifying Medical Goods: Includes approved medications and medical supplies meeting specific criteria.

A 15% value-added tax applies to all goods and services except exempt supplies and those classified as zero-rated supplies.

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