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Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) does not apply only to direct sales of land and buildings. In certain circumstances, a transfer of shares in a Saudi company can also trigger RETT. This is particularly relevant because the definition of a real estate company for RETT purposes is broader than many investors and business […]
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Introduction The tax amnesty in Saudi Arabia is set to expire on 30 June 2024. The tax amnesty is a remarkable initiative from the Saudi Government, under which taxpayers can regularise their taxes with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (“ZATCA”) and benefit from the cancellation of the associated tax penalties. With only 40 days
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Summary In late 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (“ZATCA”) opened a public consultation to replace the existing Income Tax Law (“ITL”) by a new one. The proposal, which is currently under study, aims to update the ITL, to align it with the most relevant international tax practices and to promote business through
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1.Introduction On 16 February 2024, Saudi Arabia’s gazette published the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority’s (“ZATCA”) much awaited tax rules for regional headquarters (“RHQ Tax Rules”). The RHQ Tax Rules are a great step and should, in conjunction with the other non-tax incentives already existing, incentivise multinational groups to set up their RHQ in Saudi
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