
Private and non-profit tourism establishments can now pay penalties in installments until December 2026
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The initiative follows Cabinet Decision No. 105 and aligns with installment rules established by the Ministry of Finance.
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has launched a service allowing private and non-profit tourism establishments to pay financial penalties in installments, under Cabinet Decision No. 105 and the installment rules approved by the Ministry of Finance.
The ministry started receiving applications for this service from Tuesday, Oct. 13 until the expiry of the deadline on Dec. 31, 2026, through the ministry's website. Applicants must submit proof of the penalty, the approved application form with a justification and declaration, a statement of the establishment's financial obligations, bank statements for the 12 months preceding the application, and financial statements for the latest fiscal year certified by a licensed chartered accountant.
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Ministry will process applications through the website until Dec 31, 2026.
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