Country tax profile · 2026
Saudi Arabia corporate tax
How Saudi Arabia taxes corporate
The standard corporate profits tax in Saudi Arabia is 20%. 20% corporate income tax applies to the share of profits attributable to non-Saudi/non-GCC ownership. Saudi and GCC-owned shares are subject to Zakat at 2.5% instead of CIT. Oil and hydrocarbon production is taxed at higher rates (up to 85%).
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's corporate tax compares
Saudi Arabia's corporate tax of 20% is the 105th highest of the 180 countries we track, against a global average of 21.2% and a Asia average of 19.2%.
Countries with a similar corporate tax
Belarus (20%) · Libya (20%) · Madagascar (20%) · Thailand (20%) · Vietnam (20%) · Morocco (20%)
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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What is the corporate tax rate in Saudi Arabia?
The standard corporate profits tax in Saudi Arabia is 20%. 20% corporate income tax applies to the share of profits attributable to non-Saudi/non-GCC ownership. Saudi and GCC-owned shares are subject to Zakat at 2.5% instead of CIT. Oil and hydrocarbon production is taxed at higher rates (up to 85%)