This ZATCA guideline clarifies the Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment for supplies governed by electronic contracts in Saudi Arabia. It confirms that the VAT obligations for transactions are identical, irrespective of whether the contract is electronic, written, or oral. The guide outlines the validity of e-contracts and explains key VAT principles through scenarios involving direct sales, agent portals, and digital services. It details the distinction between disclosed and undisclosed agents, VAT registration thresholds, and the standard requirements for input tax deduction, confirming that valid tax invoices are necessary regardless of the contract's format for compliance.
VAT Guideline for Electronic Contracts
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Version 1 | September 2022
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Definitions of Main Terms Used
3. What is a contract?
4. Overview of Electronic Contracts
4.1. What is an electronic contract?
4.2. Validity and status of electronic contracts
4.3. Technical requirements of electronic contracts
5. Parties to a contract
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