Riyadh: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) conducted over 15,000 inspection visits to markets and shops across various regions and cities of Saudi Arabia during July 2025. ZATCA's initiative aims to enforce tax compliance and ensure adherence to the Kingdom's tax regulations.
According to Saudi Press Agency, ZATCA's oversight and inspection teams covered various commercial sectors, including retail, tobacco, gold, and public services. The most prominent violations detected were the lack of tax stamps, failure to issue electronic debit or credit notices, and failure to issue an electronic tax invoice.
ZATCA emphasized that these visits are part of its continuous efforts to enhance compliance with tax regulations, achieve tax justice, and limit illegal commercial transactions in Saudi Arabia. The authority actively encourages consumers to report any tax violations through its website (zatca.gov.sa) or its smartphone application. Furthermore, ZATCA offers incentive rewards for reporting violations, which can reach up to 2.5% of the value of the fines, with a maximum of SAR1 million or a minimum of SAR1,000.