Tharaa guide · Saudi Arabia
Brand deals, sponsorships and paid content can all count toward VAT. Here's what Saudi-based creators need to know, and how we take the paperwork off your plate.
SAR 375,000
Mandatory registration threshold over 12 months
15%
Standard VAT rate
Quarterly
Return frequency for most creators
If your taxable income from your work passes SAR 375,000 over any 12 months, or you expect it to in the next 12, registration with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is mandatory. Between SAR 187,500 and SAR 375,000 you can choose to register voluntarily. Below SAR 187,500 you can't register.
Generally, money you earn from providing services: brand partnerships, sponsored posts, paid appearances, content production and similar work. A salary from an employer doesn't count. Income from clients outside Saudi Arabia can be treated differently, so it's worth checking each type of deal.
Most creators file quarterly; monthly filing applies only above SAR 40 million a year. Each return, and the VAT you owe, is due by the last day of the month after the period ends. For example, the October to December quarter is due by 31 January. Late filing and late payment both carry penalties, so deadlines matter.
Every invoice you issue, the contracts behind your deals, and receipts for business expenses. Once registered, your invoices also need to meet ZATCA's e-invoicing (Fatoora) requirements. Keeping this organized all year is what makes filing straightforward.
We track your income, invoices and expenses as they happen, tell you when you're approaching the registration threshold, and prepare your VAT figures and supporting documents each quarter so your return is ready to submit, on time. You stay in control of the submission.
Generally yes. Being paid to promote a brand is a service, so it counts toward the threshold and, once you're registered, VAT applies to it.
We prepare everything so your return is ready; you, or a licensed tax agent, submit it through ZATCA's portal. We aren't a licensed tax agent.
You don't need to register yet. We keep track of your income and let you know as you get close, so registration never catches you off guard.
This guide is general information, not tax advice. Rules can change; confirm your situation with ZATCA or a licensed adviser.
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