01

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Launches the Updated Edition of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Terminology Glossary

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on September 1, 2026

02

Al Haditha Customs Port Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Over 1.9 Million Amphetamine Pills Hidden in a Lentils Shipment

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on August 28, 2026

03

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, calls on Saudi citizens and non-GCC residents who own or are authorized to drive GCC-registered vehicles present in the Kingdom to benefit from a 90-day corrective grace period to regularize the status of their vehicles

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on August 21, 2026

04

ZATCA Urges Establishments to Submit VAT Returns for July 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on August 20, 2026

05

Jeddah Islamic Port Customs Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle 58 Kg of Methamphetamine Shabu Hidden in a Shoes Shipment

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on August 14, 2026

06

Empty Quarter Customs thwarts an attempt to smuggle 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine "Shabu"

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on August 7, 2026

07

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority calls on establishments subject to withholding tax to submit withholding tax forms for the month of last July

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on August 5, 2026

08

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Seeks Public Opinion on the "Improving Mechanisms for Creating and Approving Customs Cards" Initiative

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on August 1, 2026

09

Al-Hadithah Customs foils an attempt to smuggle 36,773 tablets of "Amphetamine"

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on July 31, 2026

10

ZATCA Determines the Criteria for Selecting the Targeted Taxpayers in Wave 25 for “Integration Phase” of E-invoicing

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on July 24, 2026

11

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Calls on Establishments Subject to Excise Tax to Submit Their Returns for May and June 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on July 22, 2026

12

ZATCA Calls on Establishments to Submit VAT Returns for June and the Second Quarter of 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on July 21, 2026

13

Arar Jadidah Customs foils an attempt to smuggle more than 42 kilograms of the narcotic methamphetamine "Shaboo"

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on July 17, 2026

14

"ZATCA" Carries Out More Than 61,000 Inspection Visits During the Second Quarter of 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on July 13, 2026

15

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority calls on establishments subject to withholding tax to submit withholding tax forms for the past month of June

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on July 8, 2026

16

Haditha Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle 208,836 Amphetamine Pills

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on July 3, 2026

17

ZATCA Announces the Minister of Finance’s Decision to Extend the Exemption of Fines Initiative

ZATCA · Press Release · UQN 20240630

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 29, 2026

18

During June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 ZATCA Thwarts Attempts to Smuggle Over 25 M Pills & 1,098 kg of Narcotics & Prohibited Substances Across its Customs Ports

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 26, 2026

19

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Seeks Public Feedback on the "Improving Submission, Processing, and Communication Mechanisms in the Refund Request Service" Project

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 24, 2026

20

ZATCA Urges Establishments to Submit VAT Returns for May 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 21, 2026

21

Al-Hadithah Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle More than 45,000 Tablets of the Narcotic "Amphetamine" Hidden in a "Cheese" Shipment

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 12, 2026

22

ZATCA Activates "Digital Report" Service to Enhance Beneficiary Experience and Optimize Digital Services

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 10, 2026

23

ZATCA App Enhances the Efficiency of Completing Zakat, Tax, and Customs Procedures Digitally

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 9, 2026

24

ZATCA Opens Applications for Fresh Graduates in "Binaa-Alkafaat" and "Ameen" Programs

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 7, 2026

25

Al-Wadeeah Customs Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle 6.2 kg of Hashish “Cannabis”

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 5, 2026

26

ZATCA Urges Establishments Subject to WHT to Submit Forms for May 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on June 4, 2026

27

ZATCA Urges Establishments Subject to Excise Tax to File Their Returns for March and April 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on May 21, 2026

28

ZATCA Urges Establishments to Submit VAT Returns for April 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on May 20, 2026

29

ZATCA: “Shipment Tracking” service is available for individuals through ZATCA App for smart phones

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on May 17, 2026

30

Al-Hadithah Customs Foils Smuggling Attempt of More Than 426,000 Tablets of the Narcotic "Amphetamine"

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on May 15, 2026

31

The Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Inspects Work Progress at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport Customs in Madinah

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on May 12, 2026

32

ZATCA at Jeddah Islamic Port Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle More Than 8 kg of Cocaine

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on May 8, 2026

33

ZATCA Offers Integrated Customs Services within Makkah Route Initiative for Pilgrims

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on May 7, 2026

34

ZATCA Urges Establishments Subject to WHT to Submit Forms for April 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on May 5, 2026

35

ZATCA’s Governor Oversees Progress of Hajj Season Operations Plan at King Abdulaziz International Airport

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 29, 2026

36

ZATCA Carried Out Over 60,000 Inspection Visits During Q1 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 28, 2026

37

ZATCA Secures First Place in the Local Content Excellence Award 2025

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 28, 2026

38

Minister of Hajj and Umrah, President of General Authority of Civil Aviation, and Governor of Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority inspect Al-Hadithah and Jadidah Arar crossings to serve pilgrims

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 27, 2026

39

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority receives the first wave of pilgrims arriving through the Jadidat Arar border crossing

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 26, 2026

40

Al-Hadithah Customs foils an attempt to smuggle more than 154,000 tablets of amphetamine (Captagon)

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 24, 2026

41

ZATCA Urges Establishments to Submit Zakat and CIT Returns for the Financial Year 2025

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 23, 2026

42

ZATCA Urges Establishments Subject to WHT to Submit Forms for March 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 5, 2026

43

Enabling Transit Activity Without a Bank Guarantee or Transit Plates for Domestic Transit

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 5, 2026

44

ZATCA foils 2.9m Captagon pills in shea butter

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on April 3, 2026

45

Invitation to Establishments Subject to Excise Tax to Submit January and February 2026 Returns

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on March 26, 2026

46

"Zakati" Platform for "Voluntary Individual Zakat" Surpasses One Billion Riyals Since Its Launch

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on March 19, 2026

47

ZATCA Urges Establishments to Submit VAT Returns for February 2026

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFPublished on March 17, 2026

48

KSA Re-elected to WCO Policy & Finance Committees

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFDate unconfirmed

49

ZATCA Launches Digital Employee Project

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFDate unconfirmed

50

ZATCA Launches Binaa-Alkafaat and Ameen Programs for Recent Graduates

ZATCA · Press Release

No action neededAwarenessDetail PDFDate unconfirmed

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