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    Transfer Pricing
    Saudi Arabia

    Navigate ZATCA's regulatory landscape with precision. Ensure full alignment with the 2019 TP Bylaws and the latest Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting standards.

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    KSA Regulatory Context

    Saudi Arabia implemented its Transfer Pricing Bylaws in 2019 to prevent profit shifting and ensure cross-border transactions follow the Arm's Length Principle. Governed by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), these rules apply to all taxpayers subject to Tax or Zakat.

    The 2026 enforcement cycle focuses heavily on the SAR 6 Million transaction threshold for Master/Local files and the mandatory Article 3 Notification for MNE groups.

    Key Compliance Pillars

    2019 TP Bylaws

    The foundational framework requiring all related-party transactions to be at arm's length, applicable to both Tax and Zakat payers.

    SAR 6M Threshold

    Mandatory Master File and Local File preparation for entities with controlled transactions exceeding SAR 6 Million per annum.

    Annual Disclosure

    Submission of the Disclosure Form is required as part of the annual income tax or Zakat return, regardless of transaction value.

    Documentation Strategy

    Master File

    Global group overview and TP policies.

    Required if transaction values exceed SAR 6 million. It must provide an overview of the MNE groups global business, including intangible property (IP) and financing arrangements.

    ZATCA expects this to be ready by the tax return deadline and submitted within 30 days of a formal request.

    Local File

    Detailed KSA entity transaction analysis.

    The Local File must include a detailed functional analysis (FAR) of the Saudi entity and specific economic analysis justifying the pricing of intercompany transactions.

    Alignment with the Master File is critical to avoid discrepancies during a ZATCA audit.

    Country-by-Country Report

    Mandatory for groups over SAR 3.2 Billion.

    MNE groups with consolidated revenue exceeding SAR 3.2 Billion must file a CbCR. Additionally, every KSA constituent entity must file an **Article 3 Notification** on the ZATCA portal within 120 days of the year-end.

    Secondary filing rules apply if the Parent jurisdiction does not exchange reports with Saudi Arabia.

    Our Saudi TP Services

    Master & Local Files

    Preparation of fully compliant ZATCA documentation.

    ZATCA Audit Defense

    Representation and technical support during tax queries.

    Benchmarking

    Economic analysis using Middle Eastern and Global databases.

    Article 3 Notifications

    Managing CbCR portal registrations and compliance filings.

    Secure Your KSA Compliance

    ZATCA is intensifying audits on management fees and financial guarantees. Is your SAR 6M+ documentation audit-ready?

    Contact Riyadh Experts

    For further information on transfer pricing please contact:

    Mohammad Taher Shaikh
    Mohammad Taher Shaikh [FCA, LL.B.]

    Leader - Gulf Practice

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    Saniya Abbasi
    Saniya Abbasi [MBA]

    TP Specialist Gulf Region

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    Manoneet Dalal
    Manoneet Dalal [LL.M.]

    Leader - Global TP

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    Gyan Prakash Srivastava
    Gyan Prakash Srivastava [MBA, LL.B.]

    Leader - South Asia Practice

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