This ZATCA guideline clarifies the Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment for business promotions in Saudi Arabia. It provides detailed guidance on valuing supplies, applying discounts, and handling non-monetary consideration, referencing key principles from the VAT Law and Implementing Regulations. The document explains the VAT implications for specific promotional tools, including qualifying and non-qualifying vouchers, loyalty programmes, and 'free' goods, establishing the criteria for nominal supplies. It outlines rules for applying fair market value in transactions between related parties and details procedures for adjusting consideration, ensuring accurate tax calculation and compliance.
Business Promotions
VAT Guideline
July 2021
Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Implementing a Value Added Tax ("VAT") system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA")
1.2. Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
1.3. What is Value Added Tax?
1.4. This Guideline
2. Definitions of the main terms used
3. Economic Activity and Registration
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