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Today. The new real estate transaction tax system comes into effect

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New executive regulations impose 5% tax on all real estate transactions and specify exemption criteria and value assessment

10/04/2025

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
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“Real Estate Authority” solicits opinions on the schedule of violations of rent control provisions in Riyadh

The authority is opening public consultations until October 29, 2025 on a draft schedule of rental violations with four violations and escalating penalties.

Al-Ahsa Municipality requires new home owners to plant 3 trees for electricity connection

Municipality requires the planting of three trees and provides free seedlings through an online application as part of an integrated afforestation initiative

Zatka warns of penalties for late VAT returns

Organizations are urged to file their September or third quarter returns before October 31 to avoid fines starting at 5% and up to 25%.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister

Cabinet approves several development and education decisions, boosts housing and services sector

He approved the application of municipal real estate investment, the establishment of a branch of Strathclyde University in Riyadh, and the promotion of housing and infrastructure projects.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

تعديلات في الجزاءات| وزارة البلديات: مخالفة واحدة لها مهلة تصحيحية.. والبقية دون إنذار

مهلة تصحيحية يوم واحد لمخالفة عدم وضع شعار الجهة والمقاول؛ باقي المخالفات بدون إنذار وتُفرض غرامات فورية.

Supervisory tours of the General Real Estate Authority: A safety valve for the Saudi real estate market

KDIPA's intensive inspection tours ensure real estate market compliance, protect consumers' rights, and enhance market transparency

Part of the meeting

«Explore» platform offers 42 economic and developmental projects in cooperation with 22 government entities

The platform allows for feedback on 42 economic and development projects from 22 government entities before official approval.

Legal liability for delayed delivery of off-plan sales projects

Statement of statutory obligations, buyers' rights, control procedures and compensation for delayed project delivery

Ministry of Commerce - Commercial Register

Women make their presence felt with 49% of new business records, with construction leading the way

Q3 2025 saw the issuance of 128,000 business records, with the total exceeding 1.7 million records, and 51% owned by youth.

Enhancing real estate security and safety in the Kingdom The most important challenges

New regulations and guidelines enhance the protection and health of the built environment and increase transparency, with the challenges of rising costs and project financing.

Details... Updates to the penalties for building violations and dividing buildings into unauthorized units

The Ministry adopts updates to penalties that include fines of SAR 5-25,000 for each violating unit and a 60-day deadline for correction.

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“Real Estate Authority” detects violations of the provisions of the rental relationship control and initiates legal procedures against violators

Riyadh recorded 268 reports (250 confirmed), 11 brokers were referred and action was taken against 18 landlords

انتهاء أعمال السجل العقاري لـ 108,290 قطعة عقارية في 3 مناطق الخميس المقبل

الهيئة تدعو ملاك العقارات بمناطق مكة والمدينة والشرقية لتسجيل ممتلكاتهم عبر rer.sa قبل 16 أكتوبر لتوثيق الملكية

Residential program

“Roads Authority: Saudi Road Code is a qualitative leap that enhances quality and safety standards

A comprehensive regulatory framework comprising 25 codes to enhance the quality, safety and sustainability of the Kingdom's road network.

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization

Under the patronage of the Minister of Commerce. “Saudi Standards” launches the ninth forum to promote partnerships and sustainability

Next Wednesday's meeting will focus on industrial partnerships, integration with localization programs, and increasing the competitiveness of national factories

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