Which portals to register on after getting the CR

The situation

After the CR a company registers with ZATCA for Zakat or income tax, checks VAT, and sets up GOSI, Qiwa and Mudad before hiring. Muqeem is needed for expat staff.

The law

• Income Tax Law and Implementing Regulations, returns and advance payments: Return and final payment within 120 days of year end; advance payments of 25 percent of prior year tax unless below SAR 500,000
• Saudi VAT Law and VAT Implementing Regulations, registration rules: Mandatory registration above SAR 375,000 of taxable supplies; voluntary above SAR 187,500; apply within 30 days
• MHRSD Wage Protection System through Mudad: All private employers pay wages through WPS; salaries must match Qiwa contracts

What it means for you

Each portal has a different trigger. ZATCA is needed at once because Zakat or tax returns fall due 120 days after year end. VAT depends on the SAR 375,000 threshold. GOSI, Qiwa and Mudad depend on hiring. Doing them in one sprint avoids late penalties and blocked services.

What to do

1. Register on ZATCA with the CR.
2. Test VAT turnover.
3. Register GOSI before the first employee starts.
4. Activate Qiwa and Mudad before the first payroll.

Related

• VAT registration needed before first sale
• Muqeem needed before first Iqama
• Financial year end choice and first return date
• Chamber of Commerce after CR
• Zakat or income tax for a 60 to 40 Indian and Saudi company
• GOSI for expat-only staff