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Tax in Saudi Arabia

Your tax guide for Saudi Arabia

The content in this tax guide is provided by EY.

Going to or leaving Saudi Arabia

Local tax information for Saudi Arabia
Local information Details
Tax authority The General Authority of Zakat & Tax (GAZT)
Website gazt.gov.sa/en
Tax year Not applicable
Tax return due date Not applicable
Is joint filling possible No
Are tax return extensions possible No
Local tax information for Saudi Arabia
Local information Tax authority
Details The General Authority of Zakat & Tax (GAZT)
Local information Website
Details gazt.gov.sa/en
Local information Tax year
Details Not applicable
Local information Tax return due date
Details Not applicable
Local information Is joint filling possible
Details No
Local information Are tax return extensions possible
Details No

2020 income tax rates

2020 income tax rates.
Taxable income band National income tax rates

Not applicable

Not applicable

2020 income tax rates.
Taxable income band

Not applicable

National income tax rates

Not applicable

There is no personal income tax in Saudi Arabia.

A flat income tax rate of 20% is applied to the tax-adjusted profit of resident non-Saudi and non-GCC individuals.

Non-residents who do not have a legal registration or a permanent establishment in Saudi Arabia are subject to withholding tax on their income derived from a source in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi resident entity must withhold tax from payments made to such non-residents with respect to income derived from Saudi Arabia. This rule applies regardless of whether the Saudi entity is a taxpayer. The withholding tax rates are:

  • management fees are taxed at 20%
  • dividends, interest, rent, payments made for technical and consulting services, payments for air tickets, freight or marine, shipping, international telephone services, and insurance or reinsurance premiums are taxed at 5%
  • royalties, payments made to head office or an affiliated company for services and payments for other services are taxed at 15%
  • all other payments are taxed at 15%

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Additional information

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Tax legislation and administrative practices may change, and this content is a summary of potential issues to consider. This content is provided for guidance purposes only; it is not meant for direct implementation of transactions or reliance upon when considering entering into transactions. It should not be used as a substitute for professional tax, legal, financial, accounting, consulting, regulatory or other professional advice and you should seek professional advice before taking any action. It is your responsibility to ensure you make all relevant disclosures to the relevant tax authorities and that you are compliant with local tax legislation. EY accepts no responsibility for any loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone using this material.

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