- Saudi Arabia updated Excise Tax regulations in 2025 to improve compliance and digital reporting.
- All excise goods must be registered and traceable through the Digital Excise System (DES).
- New, stricter penalties apply for non-compliance, including higher fines and possible business suspension.
- Businesses are required to retain excise-related records for at least five years.
- Customs clearance now requires digital tax stamp validation, and there is increased information sharing with other GCC states.
Source: acme-group.me
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