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Saudi Arabia

Basic Facts

Saudi Arabia Overview

GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) member country | Saudi riyal (SAR) currency The world’s largest oil exporter Competitie tax system Double taxation agreements with more than 50 countries Business friendly environment Advanced infrastructure | Arab and English speaking

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Reasons For Doing Business In Saudi Arabia

No Personal Income tax

Mix of corporate income tax and zakat regarding Corporate income



Special Economic Zones and Economic cities with tax exemptions and incentives

More advantages​

  • In principle, non-Saudi investors are liable for income tax (20%), Saudi and GCC countries investors are subject to Zakat, an Islamic assessment,
  • Special Integrated Logistics Zone (ILBZ) in Riyadh is a special economic zone with 0% corporate income tax for ILBZ entities, with exemptions from withholding tax on certain payments to non-residents, for up to 50 years,
  • Several Economic Cities (ECs) with considerable incentives, 
  • No CFC rules,
  • No thin capitalisation rules,
  • No property taxes, except for White Land Tax for unexploited or undeveloped land,
  • No inheritance tax, no gift tax, 
  • No wealth tax.

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