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Amlak Newspaper monitors the most important real estate inquiries about VAT

Reading time: 3 MinutesThe Riyadh Chamber of Commerce organized a meeting with the Zakat and Income Tax Authority last Wednesday with real estate and businessmen to introduce the mechanism of calculating the value-added tax for the real estate sector, where ... Read more

07/01/2018

«Sibel and Land Registry launch linking the national address to the real estate newspaper

The agreement aims to link the national address with the real estate newspaper to enhance the reliability of data, and support regulation and control in the real estate market.

Riyadh Region Infrastructure Projects Center - Infrastructure Projects

Infrastructure Projects Center announces regulatory framework for the infrastructure sector

The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center has announced the Infrastructure Sector Regulatory Framework Initiative.

Video: Minister of Municipalities and Housing sponsors the ceremony honoring the winners of the Real Estate Excellence Award

The award recognizes pioneering real estate projects and destinations that promote quality, sustainability and innovation, and connects the Saudi experience to global markets through an international platform.

Minister of Investment: Real estate and construction is the pillar of economic growth and contributes 13% of GDP

Al-Falih praises reforms that boost real estate attractiveness and foreign investment flows at Future of Real Estate Forum in Riyadh

Public Authority for Real Estate

Real Estate Authority sets date for launch of geographic zones for foreign ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia

General Real Estate Authority sets new regulatory framework for foreign ownership, with geographic ranges to be announced in early 2026

Public Authority for Real Estate logo

Non-Saudi property ownership system comes into effect for non-Saudis and receive applications for ownership through the «Saudi Real Estate» platform»

Saudi Real Estate Authority begins applying for non-Saudis to own real estate and receiving applications through the «Saudi Real Estate» portal

Public Authority for Real Estate spokesperson Tayseer Al-Mafraj

Real Estate Authority takes legal action against a real estate practitioner who practiced analysis without a license

KDIPA emphasizes the necessity of licensing real estate analysis activity, and confirms the continued monitoring of the market to protect traders and enhance transparency and confidence

Saudi Water Authority clarifies the rights of beneficiaries when service is suspended

CRA emphasizes prior notification, documentation of the reason for suspension, restoration of service within 24 hours, and flexible complaints and financial solutions

Completion of infrastructure services is a prerequisite for the approval of new residential plans Details

Requiring the completion of household connections to infrastructure to approve new residential plans as part of the Plan Readiness Initiative and the «Assets» program.

City-Riyadh

 Expropriation of real estate in the public interest Fair compensation and guarantees

The new expropriation law establishes transparent procedures, additional 20% compensation, tax exemptions, and controls on the use of public property.

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

«Zatca invites businesses to submit VAT returns for December and the fourth quarter

KDIPA sets January 31, 2026 deadline for filing VAT returns to avoid late penalties of up to 25%

Riyadh Infrastructure Center launches Asset Program and 9 initiatives to regulate the sector

The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) has launched Assal, a transformative program to develop and organize the sector.

Important clarification from the National Committee for Real Estate Development on requiring banks to have annual plans to liquidate real estate

The National Committee for Real Estate Development clarifies that the CBRD's circular on real estate liquidation plans is a precedent-setting measure aimed at standardizing reporting and enhancing transparency

Regulations for Special Economic Zones come into effect Regulatory exemptions and tax incentives to boost investment

New regulations for special economic zones give companies organizational flexibility, exemptions and tax incentives to enhance the Kingdom's competitiveness and attract investments.

Public Interest Expropriation Law to be implemented Fair compensation and broader guarantees for owners

The new system restructures expropriation procedures, introduces additional compensation and tax exemptions, and unifies oversight to ensure transparency and landlord rights.

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