Tax & Zakat

Services Include:

• Preparation and filing of annual Zakat returns.
• Zakat base computation and reconciliation with audited financials.
• Zakat reviews and health-check assessments.
• Advisory on Zakat implications for restructuring, capital changes, and investments.
• Representation during ZATCA audits and objection processes.

Outcome:
Transparent, compliant, and optimized Zakat reporting.

We manage the entire lifecycle of corporate income tax compliance and planning for mixed and foreign-owned entities operating in Saudi Arabia.

Services Include:

• Annual income tax return preparation and filing.
• Tax base adjustments and compliance reviews.
• Advisory on deductible expenses, intercompany transactions, and permanent establishments.
• Handling assessments, inquiries, and appeal submissions.
• Proactive tax planning and group structuring support.

Outcome:
Accurate, compliant, and strategically structured tax positions.

Our specialists help clients ensure proper treatment of cross-border payments to non-resident entities, avoiding exposure to penalties and double taxation.

Services Include:

• Monthly WHT computation and filing with ZATCA.
• Review of contracts to assess WHT applicability.
• Application of double taxation treaty (DTT) benefits.
• Support with WHT refund claims and dispute resolution.

Outcome:
Seamless cross-border compliance with reduced tax leakage.

Crowe delivers a full spectrum of VAT compliance, advisory, and recovery services to help clients maintain accuracy and efficiency in every filing.

Services Include:

• Preparation and filing of periodic VAT returns.
• Review of VAT reconciliations and system mapping.
• VAT refund claims, including capital asset refunds.
• Advisory on complex transactions (imports, exports, financial services, etc.).
• Audit and representation before ZATCA.

Outcome:
Fully compliant VAT processes supported by reliable advisory insight.

When disputes arise, our team provides full representation and technical support to safeguard your interests before ZATCA and tax committees.

Services Include:

• Drafting and filing of objection letters.
• Appeal preparation and submission to the General Secretariat of Tax Committees.
• Case analysis, documentation, and technical memoranda.
• Negotiation and settlement assistance.

Outcome:
Strong advocacy backed by technical depth and regulatory experience.

We assist multinational entities in meeting transfer pricing documentation and disclosure requirements in line with Saudi and OECD standards.

Services Include:

• Preparation of Local and Master Files.
• TP disclosure form preparation and submission.
• Functional and economic analysis of related-party transactions.
• Benchmarking studies and comparability analysis.
• Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) advisory.

Outcome:
Aligned, transparent, and defensible transfer pricing documentation.

Our diagnostic reviews help organizations identify compliance gaps, refund opportunities, and process improvements across all tax streams.

Services Include:

• Comprehensive review of Zakat, CIT, VAT, and WHT filings.
• Assessment of accounting data and reconciliations.
• Identification of potential refunds or risk exposures.
• Implementation recommendations for stronger internal controls.

Outcome:
Clear visibility and enhanced compliance readiness.

We provide practical guidance to ensure efficient customs operations and full excise tax compliance.

Services Include:

• Excise tax registration, filing, and advisory.
• Customs duty reviews and classification assistance.
• Refund applications and bonded warehouse structuring.
• Advisory on import/export VAT treatment.

Outcome:
Optimized customs management with full ZATCA alignment.

Crowe helps clients harness technology and automation to streamline ZATCA compliance and reporting.

Solutions Include:

• E-invoicing (Fatoora) implementation and integration.
• Automated VAT/WHT dashboards.
• ERP system mapping and API integration.
• Data analytics and compliance monitoring tools.

Outcome:
Real-time compliance visibility powered by intelligent automation.

We equip client finance and tax teams with the skills to manage ongoing compliance independently.

Programs Include:

• ZATCA regulation workshops and refresher sessions.
• VAT and WHT compliance training.
• Transfer pricing and international tax awareness.
• Practical sessions on filing, audits, and dispute management.

Outcome:
Empowered teams and sustainable internal compliance processes.

Our integrated team provides end-to-end transaction tax and Zakat support for group reorganizations and M&A activities.

Services Include:

• Tax and Zakat due diligence.
• Transaction structuring and valuation analysis.
• Advisory on capital gains and WHT implications.
• Post-merger compliance alignment and integration.

Outcome:
Strategically sound transactions with minimized tax exposure.