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A 2% fee has been imposed on real estate transactions by foreigners in four major cities in the Kingdom

Reading time: 2 Minutesفرضت اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام تملك غير السعوديين للعقار رسم قدره 2% من قيمة أي تصرف يجريه غير السعودي على الحقوق العينية المرتبطة بالعقار في مدن ... Read more

The implementing regulations impose a 2% fee on real estate transactions by non-Saudis and require them to have a digital ID, a bank account, and a unified online portal

06/07/2026

«Municipalities and Housing» Approves Regulations for the Early Extension of Lease Agreements for Investment Projects

The new regulations allow investors to extend contracts halfway through their term to support expansion and improve the efficiency of municipal asset investments.

«Real Estate Inquiry» Enables Immediate Verification of the Legality of Practitioners and Projects Before Transactions Are Finalized

Infographic | Geographic Areas of Foreign Real Estate Ownership and Groups Benefiting from the System

The General Real Estate Authority clarifies the categories of individuals permitted to own property within approved zones, with exceptions specific to Mecca and Medina.

Online Mechanism for Residents and Companies to Own Real Estate

The Authority clarified the ownership requirements for residents and companies, as well as the steps for purchasing through «Nafath,» up to the issuance of the electronic title deed.

Land Registry Operations Begin in Mecca, Tabuk, and Riyadh... July 19

Registration covers 1,469 plots in Taif, Amlaj, and Afif through the online platform and service centers until October 22, 2026.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing - Group Housing Requirements

«The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Allows for the Online Renewal of Business Licenses via the »Baladi« Platform»

The service allows users to complete the renewal process and pay fees through «Baladi» without having to visit municipal offices, provided that the commercial registration is valid and all regulatory requirements are met.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Issues Royal Decrees on New Appointments

The appointments included key positions at the Ministry of Industry, the Royal Court, the Central Bank, and the Jeddah Municipality.

Head of the Intellectual Property Protection Association Calls for Expanding the Use of Arabic in WIPO Services

During the WIPO Assemblies meeting in Geneva, Mohammed Al-Salamah called for the adoption of Arabic in the Madrid and Hague systems and for strengthening the participation of observer organizations.

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Video: «Manshaat» Organizes «Real Estate and Construction Week» with the Participation of More Than 40 Government and Private Entities

The event aims to empower entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in the real estate and construction sectors through advisory sessions and financing and investment opportunities.

A 365-day notice period requires the landlord to notify the tenant of non-renewal before the lease expires

The General Real Estate Authority Approves a Regulation Requiring Landlords in Riyadh to Notify Tenants One Year in Advance via «Ijar» If They Do Not Renew the Lease for Personal Use

Saudi Contractors Authority

The Saudi Contractors Authority Launches «Youth Skills Week in the Construction Sector»

Free workshops to develop young people’s entrepreneurship skills, covering artificial intelligence, project management, accounting, contracts, and technical and financial proposals.

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«The Real Estate Authority Clarifies Taxes and Fees on Real Estate Owned by Non-Saudis

«Saudi Real Estate» imposes a 5% tax on all real estate transactions and an additional 2% fee for non-Saudis in four cities

A 2% fee has been imposed on real estate transactions by foreigners in four major cities in the Kingdom

The implementing regulations impose a 2% fee on real estate transactions by non-Saudis and require them to have a digital ID, a bank account, and a unified online portal

Adoption of the «Guidelines for Monitoring the Illegal Subdivision of Residential Units» to Promote Compliance and Protect Housing Quality

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has adopted the "Guide to Monitoring Illegal Subdivision of Residential Units.".

In detail... New regulations approved to govern licenses for entertainment cities and the hosting of events

The new system requires prior licenses and approvals, and grants the «Entertainment Authority» regulatory powers and the authority to impose fines of up to one million riyals.

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