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Saudi Arabia: Tax Authority Sets November Deadline for Excise Tax Returns
Al Riyadh, 10 November 2025: Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has announced that businesses subject to excise tax must submit their returns for September and October 2025 by 15 November 2025.
The authority has warned that late submissions will incur penalties of 5% of the tax value for every 30 days of delay. Businesses can submit their returns through the authority’s official website.
The excise tax applies to products with potential negative health or environmental impacts, including carbonated drinks, energy drinks, sweetened beverages, and tobacco products. The tax rates vary depending on the product category.
All affected businesses have been urged to submit their returns promptly to avoid financial penalties. The submission deadline applies to all enterprises dealing with products subject to excise tax regulations.
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