Zakat
Base Items, Allowed and Disallowed Deductions : Disallowed
Deductions
a. Provisions or Reserves :
With except to banks that are allowed a bad debt provision provided two
conditions are met:
- Submittal of a certificate by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency of amount
of frozen debt ( doubtful debts.
- The debt is reported once it is collected.
b. Expenses not Related to the Entity’s Activity :
Such as personal expenses.
c. End-of-Service Provision :
Is not an allowed deduction. However, Actual paid end-of-service payments
are allowed deductions provided they are document-supported.
d. Fees to the Board of Directors :
As they are considered distribution of profit.
e. Salaries and Awards to Partners :
As they are considered distribution of profit.