GTL Summary:

Article 2 of the Implementing Regulations of the Value Added Tax Law provides the definitive criteria for identifying a Taxable Person within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It establishes that a Taxable Person is any person conducting an Economic Activity independently with the aim of generating income. This definition is fundamental for VAT compliance. The article further clarifies that this status applies to persons who are already registered for VAT in the Kingdom or are legally obligated to register under the provisions of the VAT Law and its associated Regulations, forming a cornerstone for tax registration obligations.

Document Type: IR - Implementing Regulations
Law: Value Added Tax Law
Decision Number: implementing-regulations-3839-article-2
Year: 2016
Country: πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ KSA
Official Name: Article 2 - Taxpayers Required or Eligible to Register in the Kingdom
Last updated at: 2026-01-05 08:39:39 UTC

Chapter 2 - Taxpayers

Article 2 - Taxpayers Required or Eligible to Register in the Kingdom

For the purposes of the Law and these Regulations, a Taxable Person in the Kingdom is a Person who conducts an Economic Activity independently for generating income, and is registered for VAT in the Kingdom or who is required to register for VAT in the Kingdom under the Law or these Regulations.

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