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HRSD publishes this supplementary employment contract model for full-time and part-time positions as the standard annex used when documenting contracts on Qiwa. HR teams should align wages, working hours, probation, and termination clauses with the Saudi Labour Law and any sector-specific rules before both parties sign. Keep a signed PDF on file and update the contract in Qiwa whenever material terms change.

This HRSD annex to the civil-service HR implementing regulations contains multiple official contract templates—full-time, part-time, fixed-term, consultant, and trainee models. Although aimed at government entities, private employers often use the structure as a benchmark when drafting bilingual or Arabic employment paperwork. Arabic text is authoritative; have counsel adapt fields to your entity type and Qiwa documentation workflow.

HRSD’s English labour-culture booklet explains mandatory employment-contract elements, employer and worker duties, and key rights under Saudi labour law in plain language. Compliance and HR managers use it to checklist contracts before Qiwa certification and to train line managers on wages, leave, and safety obligations. Pair with the official Arabic contract models and live Qiwa rules when policies or Nitaqat categories change.

The Regulation of Domestic Workers sets the mandatory clauses for written domestic-labour contracts—duties, wages, rest, housing, and dispute handling—used with Musaned electronic documentation. Household employers and agencies should mirror these terms in Musaned before the worker starts and retain copies for inspections. Cross-check current Musaned and HRSD circulars because domestic-work rules are updated separately from general Qiwa contracts.

ZATCA’s Zakaty portal guide explains voluntary zakat calculation, nisab checks, account setup, and electronic payment for individuals who are not mandatory corporate filers. Finance and family offices use it to document charitable compliance alongside formal ZATCA zakat returns where applicable. Always confirm current nisab thresholds and Sharia guidance on the live portal because the PDF version may lag portal updates.

ZATCA’s economic-activity guideline links VAT registration thresholds, ISIC-style activity codes, input VAT recovery, invoicing, and return filing obligations for taxable persons in Saudi Arabia. Controllers use it when onboarding new CR activities on Meras, enabling FATOORA e-invoicing, and mapping ERP tax codes. Verify Arabic circulars and portal messages before registration or deregistration because thresholds and exceptions change.

This ZATCA guideline sets out eligibility, formation steps, and ongoing compliance for VAT tax groups filing a single consolidated return. Groups of related entities use it when centralising VAT reporting under one representative member while aligning intercompany supplies and shared costs. Legal and tax teams should assess control tests and exit rules before electing a group to avoid partial retrospective liabilities.

ZATCA’s SME guideline consolidates practical obligations for small and medium enterprises across zakat, VAT, excise, withholding tax, customs, and related e-services in one interactive reference. Founders and part-time finance leads use it to prioritise registrations after Meras CR issuance and before first cross-border payments. Treat it as orientation only—confirm each tax type against the latest Arabic law and your advisor’s filing calendar.

ZATCA’s English simplified guide describes the fines cancellation and penalty exemption initiative, including who qualifies, which taxes are covered, and how to apply before deadlines close. CFOs use it during remediation projects when historical VAT or zakat filings were late or incomplete. Check the live ZATCA announcement for current effective dates and excluded penalties because initiative windows are time-limited.

ZATCA’s user manual walks through requesting tax residency certificates and withholding tax certificates on the e-portal, including eligibility under the Income Tax Law and applicable double-tax treaties. Tax teams need this when banks, counterparties, or foreign authorities require proof of Saudi residence or treaty relief on outbound payments. Submit only after returns are filed and liabilities settled; processing is typically within two business days at no fee.

This ZATCA guide explains how registered taxpayers apply for a Zakat or tax compliance certificate through the portal when tenders, banks, or regulators require evidence of good standing. Finance should confirm there are no overdue returns or unpaid liabilities before starting the request, then download the issued certificate from notifications. Arabic screenshots in the manual remain the reference if the English portal layout differs.

ZATCA’s travelers declaration manual describes when and how to declare cash, precious metals, jewelry, commercial goods, and restricted items on entering or leaving Saudi Arabia via the e-declaration service. Travelers and family offices use it to avoid penalties on amounts above SAR 60,000 (or equivalent) and to prepare ownership evidence if requested at the border. Complete the online form before arrival and present the reference number to customs officers.