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Financial and Economic Dictionary

A collaborative initiative uniting 11 partners from the government sector, this dictionary is built to serve as a unified reference and vital knowledge hub for specialists and enthusiasts alike. It aims to enhance financial literacy, support the Kingdom's development process in light of Saudi Vision 2030, at a time when terminology is no longer just a linguistic tool, but have become pillars of knowledge on which policies are built, legislation is formulated, and dialogue between specialists, decision-makers and relevant authorities in the financial sector is managed.

Your gateway to comprehensive financial knowledge with more than 2000 financial and economic terms

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Refund Request

A request submitted by a taxable person, or his representative, to the Authority requesting a refund of the overpaid tax, or any other overpaid amounts, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the regulations, rules, and instructions issued by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

Tax on Goods and Services

Taxes that become payable when goods are produced, sold, transferred, leased or supplied, or when such goods and services are used for personal consumption or capital formation (including value added taxes, excise taxes and other taxes on the use of goods and on the permission to use goods or carry on activities).

Future Contract

Rights under contracts for the sale of a commodity or property of any other description under which delivery is to be made at a prospective date and at a price agreed on when the contract is made, but excluding rights under any contract which is made for commercial and not investment purposes.

Standstill Period

Ten (10) working days from the date of announcing the list of persons who expressed their interest in bidding in the PSP Project tender, the list of qualified bidders to submit proposals, the shortlist of bidders, the results of the tendering and the preferred bidder, or the end of the negotiation procedures. Five (5) working days shall be added to this period in the event of any appeal in relation to tendering and award procedures, The Supervisory Committee may reduce these periods upon the request of the Concerned Entity if it provides justifications therefor.

Competitive Value Proposition

A brief statement describing the unique benefits or value a product, service, or solution provides to its beneficiaries. This statement tells the customer why they should choose a particular offering over other options, highlighting the key features that address the customer's needs or challenges.

Remunerations and Compensations

In the Capital Market Institutions Regulations, amounts, allowances, profits and the like, periodic or annual bonuses linked to performance, long or short-term incentive plans and any other in-kind benefits, except for the actual reasonable expenses and fees incurred by the company to enable a board member to perform his duties.

Adjustment Period

The period in which the Taxable Person shall adjust previously deducted Input Tax in relation to a Capital Asset in cases where the Taxable Person’s Input Tax decreases or increases as a result of a change in the way the Taxable Person uses the Asset, or a change in the VAT status of such use.

Fund Manager

The capital market institution that carries out the management of the assets of an investment fund or a real estate investment fund, and the management of its business and offering of its units in accordance with the Investment Funds Regulations, the Real Estate Investment Funds Regulations and the Rules for Special Purposes Entities.

Sovereign Debt

A government’s financial obligations, often in the form of bonds.

Sponsor

The person responsible for sponsoring the special purposes entity in accordance with the provisions of the Rules for Special Purposes Entities.

Origination Fee

A fee charged by lenders for processing a new loan application.

Down Payment

An initial payment made when purchasing an expensive item or securing a loan, representing a percentage of the total purchase price or loan amount.

Basic Salary

All compensation granted to an employee in return for their work under a written or unwritten employment contract, regardless of the type of wage or the method of payment, including periodic allowances, but excluding allowances and incentives.

Claim Journey of Payment Order

The series of actions that take place on the payment order from the time of being registered on the Etimad Platform until being approved or rejected.

Claim Journey for Disbursement

The series of procedures that take place on a disbursement order from the time it is registered on the Etimad Platform until it is approved or rejected.

Debt Service Letter

A document that outlines the terms, conditions, and schedule for repaying a debt, including the amount, interest, and payment dates.

Private Sector Participation (PSP) Law

A law regulating the transfer of ownership from the public sector to the private sector to ensure the proper organization and management of operations.

Fiscal Balance Program (FBP)

A financial plan or strategy implemented by a government to manage its budget and fiscal policies, aiming to achieve a specific fiscal outcome.

Debt Extinguishment

The gradual repayment of a loan through scheduled payments or the systematic reduction of an intangible asset’s value over time.

Acceleration Clause

A provision in a loan or contract that enables early repayment upon breach of terms or financial distress.

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