Country guide

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia uses a 10-digit ZATCA Tax Identification Number for taxpayers and withholding entities. Individuals who do not have a ZATCA TIN can use their Saudi national ID or residency ID for CRS-style identification, while VAT and Group VAT registration numbers are separate VAT identifiers.

SA SAU 3 TIN types Last reviewed 2026-06-05

TIN types

3 published formats. Open a type to see examples, structure details, and official sources.

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Saudi Tax Identification Number

Current Individuals Entities

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)

Ten-digit taxpayer reference issued by ZATCA to taxpayers and withholding entities, including entities and individuals that are registered or liable for Saudi tax, Zakat, VAT, or excise obligations.

Details

Examples

3000000008

Where to find it

On ZATCA tax, Zakat, excise, or VAT certificates, tax invoices, and correspondence issued by ZATCA.

Common names

TIN Tax Identification Number ZATCA taxpayer reference

Structure

1 GCC member-state digit Identifies the GCC member-state series used for Saudi taxpayer numbers.

2-9 Serial Eight-digit taxpayer serial number.

10 Check digit Control digit documented as part of the taxpayer number.

Official source

oecd.org zatca.gov.sa

Saudi National ID

Current Individuals

Ministry of Interior, Civil Affairs

Ten-digit civil identity number for Saudi citizens. For individuals who do not have a ZATCA TIN, Saudi tax guidance accepts the Saudi national ID as the official identifier.

Details

Examples

1000000008

Where to find it

On the Saudi national identity card and in Absher or Nafath-based government services.

Common names

National ID Saudi National ID ID number Civil record number

Structure

1 Citizen prefix Identifies the Saudi citizen national-ID series.

2-9 Identifier body Eight-digit civil identity sequence.

10 Check digit Control digit used to detect entry errors.

Official source

oecd.org moi.gov.sa absher.sa musaned.com.sa rulebook.sama.gov.sa github.com

Saudi Iqama / Residence Permit Number

Current Individuals

Ministry of Interior, General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat)

Ten-digit residence identity number for non-Saudi residents. For non-Saudi individuals who do not have a ZATCA TIN, Saudi tax guidance accepts the residency ID as the official identifier.

Details

Examples

2000000006

Where to find it

On the Iqama or resident identity document and in Absher or Nafath-based government services.

Common names

Iqama Residence Permit Number Residency ID ID/Iqama Number

Structure

1 Resident prefix Identifies the non-Saudi resident identity series.

2-9 Identifier body Eight-digit residence identity sequence.

10 Check digit Control digit used to detect entry errors.

Official source

oecd.org absher.sa musaned.com.sa rulebook.sama.gov.sa github.com