Second Version | May 2026

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Council of Ministers Resolution No. 570 dated 22nd Ramadan 1442H/4th May 2021G was issued, providing for the merger of the General Authority of Zakat and Tax and the General Customs Authority into a single entity under the name of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). The Authority undertakes the collection of Zakat and the collection of taxes and customs duties, and seeks to achieve the highest levels of compliance by taxable persons in accordance with best practices and with high efficiency. The Authority also seeks to enable the Kingdom to become a global logistics hub by facilitating trade, protecting national security, and regulating and managing all activities related to customs operations and customs ports, in a manner that ensures their advancement to the highest levels of efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. This is achieved through the provision of high-quality services with a focus on the customer and service delivery in accordance with best practices.