GTL Summary:

Article 45 establishes a fine not exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) Riyals for specific violations of the Value Added Tax Law. This penalty applies to any person who fails to maintain tax invoices, books, records, and accounting documents for the period mandated by the Regulations, with the fine being levied per tax period. The same fine is applicable to persons who prevent or obstruct employees of the tax authority from carrying out their duties. Furthermore, this penalty also covers any individual who violates any other provision stipulated within the Law or its accompanying Regulations, acting as a general penalty clause.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: Value Added Tax Law
Article Number: 45
Country: πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ KSA
Location: Chapter 16 - Tax Evasion and Penalties
Order: 45
Last updated at: 2025-12-26 14:13:52 UTC

Chapter 16 - Tax Evasion and Penalties

Article 45

A fine not exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) Riyals shall be imposed on any Person that:

  1. Has not kept Tax Invoices, books, records and accounting documents for the period set out in the Regulations and the fine shall be per Tax Period.

  2. Prevents or obstructs the employees of the Authority or any one working for the Authority from performing their duties.

  3. Violates any other provision of the Law or the Regulations.

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