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How to verify TIN (zakat) in Saudi Arabia?

ZAKAT Certificate Verification (TIN)​

TIN number search option is available for free on the Saudi Arabian ZATCA website. You can access the TIN search here. You can search a business by its company ID, Commercial Register (CR No), Taxpayer ID (National Number), License number, TIN, or certificate number. This search requires you to clear a CAPTCHA for successful TIN validation.

To verify a Saudi Arabia TIN and Zakat certificate:

  1. Go to the ZATCA certificate verification portal.
  2. Complete the CAPTCHA challenge.
  3. Enter the TIN, CR number, or certificate number.
  4. Submit — results appear immediately.

Example: 3002707692

TIN Verification on ZATCA website in Saudi
TIN Verification on ZATCA website in Saudi

A successful verification of the TIN number on the ZATCA lookup tool will return the following details:

  • Certificate No.
  • Name
  • Issue Hijri Date
  • Expiry Gregorian Date
  • Certificate Type
  • CR No.
  • Issue Gregorian Date
  • TIN Number
  • License No.
  • Expiry Hijri Date
ZAKAT Certificate Verification
ZAKAT Certificate Verification

For more details on Saudi Arabia tax identifiers, see our Saudi Arabia Tax ID Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions​

What is Zakat in Saudi Arabia, and how is it different from VAT and income tax?​

Saudi Arabia's tax system has three components: (1) Zakat — an Islamic levy on Saudi and GCC national-owned businesses at 2.5% on net assets; (2) Corporate Income Tax (CIT) — applies to foreign shareholdings at 20% on taxable profits; (3) VAT — 15% on taxable supplies, applies to all businesses above SAR 375,000 threshold regardless of nationality. Saudi-owned companies pay Zakat; wholly foreign-owned companies pay CIT. Mixed companies pay both on respective portions. All businesses above the VAT threshold must register for VAT separately. [1]

What is a Saudi Zakat certificate, and why would a business request one?​

A Zakat/Tax certificate (clearance certificate) confirms the business has complied with all ZATCA obligations with no outstanding liabilities. Required for: (1) renewing the Commercial Register (CR); (2) government tenders and procurement; (3) opening/renewing bank accounts; (4) certain import licenses and customs procedures. Certificates have both Gregorian and Hijri expiry dates — typically valid for one year. [1]

The ZATCA result shows both Hijri and Gregorian dates — which do I use?​

Use the Gregorian Expiry Date for international contracts and cross-border compliance. The Hijri dates are for domestic Saudi government purposes. If the Gregorian expiry date has passed, the certificate is expired and the holder must renew with ZATCA before using it for tender participation or CR renewal. Document both dates in audit records. [1]

Do foreign companies need a Zakat certificate to operate in Saudi Arabia?​

Foreign companies in Saudi Arabia pay Corporate Income Tax (CIT) at 20% (not Zakat) and receive a Tax certificate (not Zakat certificate) that serves the same compliance function. Mixed-ownership ventures (Saudi + foreign) pay both Zakat (on Saudi/GCC portion) and CIT (on foreign portion). All entities with taxable supplies above SAR 375,000 must also register for VAT separately. [1]

What is the difference between the TIN number and the Certificate Number in the ZATCA lookup?​

Two different identifiers appear: (1) TIN Number — the 15-digit Tax Identification Number uniquely identifying the entity (same TIN used for VAT); stays constant throughout the entity's lifetime; (2) Certificate Number — unique reference for the specific certificate document; changes with each annual renewal. When verifying a certificate: confirm both the TIN matches the expected entity and the certificate number and expiry are current. [1]

My Saudi supplier's Zakat certificate is expired — can I still transact with them?​

An expired certificate doesn't necessarily mean non-compliance — it may just mean the annual renewal hasn't been filed yet. However: (1) the company cannot participate in government tenders with an expired certificate; (2) their CR renewal may be blocked; (3) it may indicate tax arrears if ZATCA refused renewal. For private commercial transactions, you can generally transact, but request renewal as a precaution. For high-risk or government-adjacent procurement, require a valid current-year certificate. [1]

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