With the Help of Almighty God

And In Name of His Majesty,

We, Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud,

Viceroy of Saudi Arabia,

After reviewing Royal Order No. dated 9/10/81 H. and

Having taken note Articles 19 and 20 of the council of Ministers' Regulations

Issued by Royal Decree No. 38 of 22/10/77 H. and

In consideration of Royal Decree No. 8634 dated 19/6/70 H and Royal decree

No. 17/2/8799 of 8/9/77 H. and Royal decree No. 17/2/577 of 29/12/82 H. and

Having reviewed the Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 645 of  29/12/82 H. and

In accordance to what has been submitted to us by the Prime Minister.

We Decree the following:

I-Zakat shall be collected in full form all joint-stock and other companies, as well

As from individuals who are liable to pay Zakat.

II- All amounts collected shall be remitted to the Social Security Department.

III- The Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance and National Economy shall implement this Decree of ours.   

signed