Program Overview

Introduction to Tax and Zakat Program

The Introduction to Tax and Zakat program is designed to introduce participants to the concepts, structures, and compliance requirements of Direct and Indirect Taxes as well as Zakat under the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) framework in Saudi Arabia. As an introductory-level program, it requires no prior tax knowledge.

Program Objectives

• Gain a clear understanding of the differences between Tax, VAT, and Zakat in Saudi Arabia
• Learn how to calculate Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Real Estate Transactions Tax, Excise Tax, VAT, and Zakat
• Build awareness of compliance obligations, key deadlines, and penalties
• Develop confidence in navigating ZATCA regulations and filing requirements

Target Audience

• Finance and accounting professionals seeking foundational knowledge of Saudi tax and zakat obligations
• Business owners, entrepreneurs, and managers who need to ensure compliance with ZATCA requirements
• New graduates or early-career professionals entering finance or accounting fields
• Anyone interested in understanding the Saudi tax landscape and regulatory framework

Course Information

• Starting Date: December 21, 2025
• Training Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
• Program Duration: Five (5) days, from December 21-25, 2025
• Fees: 4500 SAR
• Time: Sunday Tuesday, from 6:00 PM 9:00 PM (Riyadh Time)
• Program Language: English
• Application Deadline: December 16, 2025

Program Instructor

Dr. Hesham Albarrak

Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, College of Business, Alfaisal University. Dr. Hesham Albarrak obtained his PhD in Accounting Information Systems from Griffith University, Australia, and currently works as a faculty member in the Accounting Department at Alfaisal University in Riyadh. Dr. Hesham has more than ten years of experience in the field of accounting and auditing, participating in the membership of audit committees and boards of directors of several companies and entities in the Kingdom. He is currently a full member of the Sharia Committee in the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), and worked as a consultant for training and development in the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) and the Bankruptcy Committee, and as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Accounting Association. Dr. Hesham was a co-founder of JAFAN firm for financial and managerial consultations and recently the founder of RASEEN firm for financial consultations.