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Foreign ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia. A bold strategic move that reshapes the real estate landscape

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The Council of Ministers approves the Real Estate Ownership System for Non-Saudis with specific ranges, regulatory controls, and an executive regulation within 180 days.

09/07/2025

Free housing unit
أنظمة ولوائح نظام البيع أو التأجير على الخارطة

إضاءات حول نظام البيع والتأجير على الخارطة

يلزم المطورين بالحصول على ترخيص المشروع وبدء البناء خلال 6 أشهر ويحدد حقوق المشتري وشروط الضمان

Dr.. Mons Shujaa Real Estate Articles - Administrative Harmony

Real estate owner's residency increases real estate opportunities

The granting of privileged residency to holders of residential properties worth more than four million riyals promotes foreign investment and the development of distinctive projects

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Zakat proposal would allow real estate developers to recover VAT retroactively

The CRA has until February 8 to propose rules for tax refunds to developers for invoices since October 4, 2020.

القضايا العقارية - دخيل الدخيل - إثبات الملكية

إثبات الملكية.. ووصف الدعوى أبرز عقبات المحامين أمام المحاكم

محامون يواجهون صعوبات في تكييف القضايا وإثبات الحيازة، وتبرز الحاجة لإجراءات وقائية لمنع الاحتيال العقاري.

Real Estate Cases - Lawyer Survey

Challenges for lawyers Real estate cases and obstacles to justice

Multiple jurisdictions, the complexity of updating deeds, and the lack of registration of leases hinder real estate cases.

Municipality of the Holy Capital - Building Violations

Video | Conditions for issuing a «Building Compliance» certificate»

The Municipality of the Holy Capital clarifies the requirements for conformity of buildings to minimize visual distortion and the procedures for granting the certificate

Abdulrahman Al-Qout - Real Estate Sales - Multiple Options - Selling Residential Units

Premium Residency and Creating New Markets

Residency system attracts investors and talent, boosts demand for luxury real estate and stimulates new markets and services

Penalties for commercial concealment

التستر التجاري: تصحيح بيانات أكثر من 450 ألف سجل تجاري

ربط السجلات بحسابات بنكية، 85,783 زيارة تفتيشية، إصدار 6 آلاف رخصة نقل، وإلغاء أكثر من 650 ألف رخصة بلدية

Auction - Courts

Courts to conduct nearly 4,000 auctions in 2023

With an average of about 11 auctions per day, investment and commercial real estate accounted for 40%, with Riyadh leading with 1123 auctions.

Ministry of Commerce - Saudi Companies

Advantages of amending the articles of incorporation under the new system

The ministry outlines online procedures on business.sa for amending articles of incorporation and encourages companies existing before January 19, 2023 to take the initiative.

Ministry of Commerce Financial Statements Filing

Commerce invites companies to amend the Memorandum of Association according to the new system via the “Business Platform”

Companies established before the system comes into effect are required to amend the articles of association electronically through the business platform without publishing fees temporarily.

Public Authority for Real Estate - Off-plan Selling

30 articles in the off-plan real estate sales and leasing system limit violations

Effective from April 4, 2024, the system regulates developer licenses, oversight and disclosure and protects the rights of all parties to the contractual relationship.

More than 3400 building permits issued through Baladi platform in Al Bahah in 2023

أمانة الباحة وبلدياتها أصدرت أيضاً 6803 رخص تجارية و1703 تصاريح حفريات عبر منصة بلدي.

Public Authority for Real Estate spokesperson Tayseer Al-Mafraj

Starting January 15 Electronic payment of residential leases is mandatory

KDIPA clarifies the application of the mechanism to new residential contracts starting January 15 and the obligation to pay through Ejar platform only.

Off-plan sales

Text... 30 articles governing the off-plan real estate sales and leasing system

It requires developers to register, obtain a license, start construction within six months and compensate buyers for delays.

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