Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) carried out more than 21,000 inspection campaigns across markets and commercial establishments in various regions and cities of Saudi Arabia during December 2025.

ZATCA’s official spokesperson, Hammoud Al-Harbi, said the field inspection teams covered a broad range of commercial sectors, including retail outlets, tobacco shops, contracting companies, and women’s beauty salons.

Al-Harbi explained that the most frequent violations detected during the inspections included the absence of tax stamps, failure to issue debit and credit notes, and non-compliance with regulations requiring the issuance of electronic tax invoices.

He noted that the campaigns aim to strengthen compliance with the Kingdom’s tax laws, enhance tax fairness, and limit commercial practices that violate approved regulations and controls.

The inspections form part of ZATCA’s ongoing regulatory and field monitoring efforts across the Kingdom.

The spokesperson also called on consumers to report establishments involved in tax violations through ZATCA’s official website or mobile application.

Under approved regulations, ZATCA offers financial rewards to whistleblowers equivalent to 2.5% of the value of confirmed violations and fines, with incentives ranging from SR1,000 to SR1,000,000.