QUARTERLY VAT FILINGS
Accurate Saudi VAT Returns, Filed on Time Every Quarter
Once registered, non-resident businesses must submit quarterly returns to ZATCA. We reconcile your marketplace sales, maximize deductible input VAT, and submit your filings so deadlines and late penalties never become your worry.
What We Handle in Every Return:
In Saudi Arabia, non-resident sellers file VAT returns on a quarterly cycle (4 times per year). A return must be submitted for every calendar quarter—even if zero sales occurred during that period (a Nil Return). The return declares your total marketplace sales (standard-rated supplies), eligible import VAT or reverse charge deductions, and calculates the net tax balance due to ZATCA.
ZATCA imposes immediate financial fines for missed deadlines or incorrect calculations. We operate on a proactive filing calendar, contacting you weeks before the quarter closes to gather data, review numbers, and finalize your submission well ahead of the deadline so your seller account remains in good standing.
- Quarterly VAT return preparation and review
- Sales ledger reconciliation with Amazon, Noon, and Trendyol merchant reports
- Input VAT deduction & recoverability review (customs VAT, local logistics fees)
- Zero-rated & reverse charge transaction treatment
- Direct ZATCA portal filing and SADAD payment bill generation
- Dispute and amendment handling for past return corrections
How each period works
Data Collection
You provide your raw marketplace sales summaries, transaction reports, and marketplace fee/expense invoices from Amazon, Noon, or Trendyol.
Reconciliation and review
We will cross-reference every sale against the VAT collected, calculate deductible input VAT on marketplace fulfillment and seller fees, and resolve discrepancies before drafting your return.
Return preparation
We will compile your draft quarterly VAT return, calculate your final net tax balance, and share a detailed breakdown for your review and approval before filing.
Submission and payment
We will file your approved return directly through the official ZATCA portal ahead of the deadline and issue your official SADAD bill with clear payment instructions.
Key facts
Frequently asked questions
VAT filing questions answered
How often must non-resident sellers file VAT returns in Saudi Arabia?
Non-resident e-commerce sellers file on a quarterly basis (every 3 months). The four filing periods are:
Q1 (Jan–Mar): Due by April 30
Q2 (Apr–Jun): Due by July 31
Q3 (Jul–Sep): Due by October 31
Q4 (Oct–Dec): Due by January 31
Do I still have to file a return if I had zero sales this quarter?
Yes. ZATCA strictly requires a “Nil Return” to be submitted even if you made no sales or were waiting on inventory. Missing a filing deadline triggers automatic late-filing fines regardless.
What are the penalties for late filing or late payment?
ZATCA levies penalties ranging between 5% and 25% of the unpaid tax for late filing, plus an additional 5% penalty for every month payment remains delayed. Our quarterly retainer guarantees timely submission to prevent all late penalties.
What happens if an error is discovered after submitting a quarterly return?
We can file an official amendment with ZATCA to correct discrepancies, declare previously omitted sales, or claim missed input deductions. We resolve queries and ensure your return is adjusted in accordance with ZATCA guidelines to avoid audit penalties.
Never miss a Saudi VAT deadline again
Hand your VAT returns to a team that files early, reconciles properly, and keeps the evidence on file.