Does your business income mean you are legally required to register with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority?
Knowing the answer early saves you from penalties and keeps your regulatory obligations organized from the start. VAT registration with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is a short online process, and once you know which threshold applies to your business, there is very little guesswork left. In this guide, you'll learn who has to register, who can register by choice, and the exact steps to complete your registration and receive your certificate.
Registration is mandatory when your annual income is SAR 375,000 or more, and optional below that. To register, sign in to the ZATCA website, choose the service that matches your business, select VAT registration, complete the form with your company and financial details, and attach the required documents. Your certificate is issued after approval.
๐ Article overview
- Who has to register with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
- How to register with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
- Frequently asked questions
โ Who has to register with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
The threshold is your annual income. If it is SAR 375,000 or more, registration is mandatory. If it is below that, you can still register, but the choice is yours.
๐ฃ How to register with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
You can watch the training video on registration published by the authority, or follow the steps below.
1. Go to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority website and sign in to your account.
2. Click the available service that matches the nature of your business.
3. Click (Register for value added tax).
4. Complete the form and attach the required documents, in this order:
- Accept all of the tax terms and conditions.
- Enter your company details: name, address, unique number, commercial registration number, and the date the business became subject to tax.
- Enter the company's financial position in terms of annual revenue, which determines the category your business falls into.
- Appoint a tax representative. This step is required only for non-resident companies.
- Confirm everything you entered. This is the business owner's declaration that the details are correct.
5. Receive your VAT certificate once the authority has reviewed and approved your registration request.
For more detail, see the authority's electronic services.
๐ Important notes
- The authority's website and the training video are in Arabic.
- Registering is a legal obligation once you pass the income threshold, so check where your business stands before you start selling at scale.
โ Frequently asked questions
When is VAT registration mandatory?
When your annual income is SAR 375,000 or more. Below that figure, registration is optional.
Can I register if my income is under the threshold?
Yes. Registration is voluntary below SAR 375,000, so you can choose to register if it suits your business.
What details do I need to complete the form?
Your company name and address, your unique number, your commercial registration number, the date your business became subject to tax, and your annual revenue.
Do I need to appoint a tax representative?
Only if you are a non-resident company. Resident businesses can skip that step.
When do I get the VAT certificate?
After the authority reviews your request and approves it.
โก Register now and get your regulatory obligations in order.