Saudi Arabia capital gains tax

None

capital gains tax for individuals

How Saudi Arabia treats capital gains

No capital gains tax on individuals' personal income; gains from a business/shares subject to 20% within CIT rules for non-Saudi/non-GCC parties

✓ Saudi Arabia does not tax capital gains for individuals, a major draw for investors and founders selling equity.

Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Saudi Arabia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.

How Saudi Arabia compares

57 of 197 countries we track have no capital gains tax for individuals. Saudi Arabia is one of them.

Who is a tax resident of Saudi Arabia?

Presence in Saudi Arabia for 183 days or more in a tax year, or a permanent home plus 30 days presence; no PIT on employment income regardless of residency

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Income Tax Crypto Tax Corporate Tax Vat Sales Tax Wealth Tax Inheritance Tax

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Saudi Arabia capital gains tax FAQ

What is the capital gains tax rate in Saudi Arabia?

No capital gains tax on individuals' personal income; gains from a business/shares subject to 20% within CIT rules for non-Saudi/non-GCC parties