No More Extensions
Syria's Ministry of Finance has ruled out any further extension of the deadline for filing income tax declarations, confirming that the period for companies and large taxpayers ends on 30 June 2026. Penalties for late payment take effect immediately once that date passes.
Finance Minister Mohammad Yasser Barniyah said requests from the business sector for an additional window in July 2026 had been turned down, ending weeks of uncertainty over whether the deadline would be widened a second time.
A Single Month of Grace
The original filing deadline had been set for 31 May 2026. On 18 May, the ministry granted a one-time extension of 30 days in response to appeals from taxpayers, moving the cutoff to 30 June. Officials have described this extended window as the final one, leaving no room for a third deferral.
With that grace period now closing, the ministry has signaled that the schedule will hold and that the focus shifts to collection.
Who the Rule Covers
The decision applies to companies and large taxpayers governed by Income Tax Law No. 24 of 2003 and its amendments. Under Article 13 of that law, taxpayers who miss the deadline become liable for delay penalties assessed on the amounts they still owe.
The measure removes the prospect of further leniency that some taxpayers had sought for July.
A Push for Compliance
The minister presented the firm deadline as part of an effort to reinforce a culture of tax compliance, and thanked those who submitted their declarations on time. The message to remaining filers is that the rules will be applied as written.
What Changes on July 1
For companies that have not yet filed, the practical effect from 1 July 2026 is direct: declarations remain due, and delay penalties begin to accrue from the day after the deadline. Earlier appeals for more time will no longer alter that timeline.