English text status

English translation published by the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission. The Arabic text published in the Official Gazette remains the legal reference in the event of any discrepancy.

Practical summary

This special rule covers gas, oil and water supplied through pipelines and electricity through networks: the Taxable Dealer's place of establishment applies for dealer Supplies; actual consumption applies for other customers.

Who should read this?

Energy and water suppliers, Taxable Dealers and network operators.

Why does it matter?

The test changes with the customer's status, so the supplier must evidence dealer status and the relevant establishment or actual-consumption location.

Energy and water networksCustomer statusActual consumption

Current text

Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 14 of this Law, the place of the Supply of gas, oil and water by a pipeline distribution system, and the Supply of electricity through the production, transmission and distribution networks, shall be in accordance with the following: If the Supply is from a Taxable Person with a Place of Business in the Kingdom to a Taxable Trader with a Place of Business in an Implementing State, the place of Supply shall be in the Taxable Trader’s place of establishment. If the Supply is from a Taxable Person to a Person who is not a Taxable Trader, the place of Supply shall be the place of actual consumption.

Place of energy and water Supplies

  1. 1

    Confirm the Supply is through a pipeline or network covered by the Article.

  2. 2

    Determine whether the customer is a Taxable Dealer.

  3. 3

    Evidence the dealer's establishment or actual place of consumption.

  4. 4

    Confirm current Implementing-State treatment for cross-border use.

Connected provisions

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Questions to help you apply it

  • Is the Supply made through a covered network?
  • Is the customer a Taxable Dealer?
  • Where is the establishment or actual consumption?