Double-check that all listed timelines match current Hijri and Gregorian calendar requirements utilized by Saudi portals.
: Taxpayers can fill out and submit the form via the ZATCA E-services portal under "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) Application". Purpose of the Form
A: The timeline varies depending on the efficiency of the foreign tax authority, MOFA, and Saudi Embassy. It can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks to complete the full attestation chain.
To obtain Form Q7B, follow these verified steps:
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If you fail to submit Form Q7B properly, ZATCA will deny your request for treaty benefits, requiring you to pay the full domestic withholding tax rate.
The attested form is then submitted to the Saudi Embassy (or Consulate) located in the foreign entity's country for final certification. In some cases, if the foreign country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille certificate may be accepted instead of embassy attestation.
