SAUDI TAX ON EXPATS & CITIZENS AS VAT TAX & SIN TAX BY 2018
For the first time in the history of GCC states, Six gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates) are going to introduce 5% VAT(Value Added Tax) by 1st January 2018, To limit damage to competitiveness and smuggling it will be applicable regionally at the same time .
- Saudi Arabia is also one in GCC States for implementing a VAT of five percent with in two years, excluding few industries of Education, Social services, Healthcare and 95 food items. Staple food items will be exempted from VAT. The decision is yet to receive final approval. Recommended :How to Register SIM card on Absher Wathiq Service
- There will be no income tax or wealth tax for individuals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, But there will be VAT and sin tax as per Finance Minister Ibrahim Al Assaf and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Near by Article: Umrah Bus Service from Riyadh
- Taxes will benefit gulf states with an alternative source of income, A hope of raising their economies and populations with out depending on oil and gas revenue. As we seen there was a huge drop in oil prices upto 40$ a barrel. Similar :Expatriates treatment will be allowed in Government Hospitals
- Private sectors need a time to prepare themselves for complying with tax rules, So why the enough time will be given to them. You May Also Like : Limits of ATM Cash in Saudi Arabia
What is VAT and Sin Tax?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a indirect tax charged on the sale of goods or services, mostly it will be included in the final sales price of products. Related Article : Sadad Payment for Permanent Family Visa
Sin Tax is a tax on products which are harmful to the society like Tobacco, Alcohol, Soft drinks, Fast foods, Gambling etc,.
