Withholding Tax
ضريبة الاستقطاع
📖 Definition
Withholding tax is deducted at source when paying non-resident service providers. Rates vary by service type (5-20%). The payer must report and remit to ZATCA within 10 days.
In everyday Saudi accounting work, withholding tax matters because it affects invoice accuracy, financial reporting, tax filing, or ZATCA compliance depending on the transaction.
📖 التعريف بالعربية
ضريبة الاستقطاع تُخصم من المصدر عند الدفع لمقدمي خدمات غير مقيمين. تختلف النسب حسب نوع الخدمة (5-20%). يجب على الدافع الإبلاغ والتوريد لهيئة الزكاة والضريبة والجمارك خلال 10 أيام.
💡 Example
Paying SAR 100,000 to a foreign consultant requires withholding 15% (SAR 15,000) and remitting to ZATCA.
دفع 100,000 ريال لمستشار أجنبي يتطلب استقطاع 15% (15,000 ريال) وتوريدها لهيئة الزكاة والضريبة والجمارك.
When this term matters
Invoices
Use the correct term and value before issuing ZATCA-compliant invoices or credit notes.
Reports
Map it to the right account, tax field, or compliance report to avoid reconciliation gaps.
Compliance
Keep the Arabic and English meaning aligned when working with auditors, ZATCA, or customers.
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