Saudi Arabia tax rates
The top rates a resident individual pays on each kind of income, computed by the Sovereign tax engine from its Saudi Arabia tax profile.
Sources incomplete — at least one figure has no accepted source yet. Figures last changed 4 November 2026. Profile last reviewed 27 May 2026.
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| Salary | Capital gains | Dividends | Interest | Rent | Crypto gains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | not computed | 0% | not computed | not computed | not computed |
Capital gains: not computed. Private/listed security versus business asset facts required.
Interest: not computed. Private deposit versus taxable activity required.
Rent: not computed. Taxpayer/activity and net business base required.
Crypto gains: not computed. Tax classification unresolved.
Each figure is the tax on one more unit of a very large amount of that income, with every layer the engine models: surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. It is the top marginal rate, not the average rate you pay on all your income.
What is the top income tax rate in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia charges no personal income tax on a salary in our model, so the top rate is 0%.
How are capital gains taxed in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on the asset, when you bought and sold it, and whether it was used in a business. Private securities and domestic property can be treated differently; the calculator needs that classification first.
How are dividends and interest taxed in Saudi Arabia?
The top rate is 0% on dividends and not computed on interest.
How is crypto taxed in Saudi Arabia?
Still unassessed. The tax on a crypto gain depends on whether it is a private sale, a business activity, a reward or pay, and the profile has not classified these. A missing figure is not an exemption.
Does Saudi Arabia tax foreign income?
Generally no. Saudi Arabia charges no personal income tax on a resident's salary in our model, and income from abroad is generally outside the tax, with exceptions.
Does Saudi Arabia have a wealth tax?
No. Saudi Arabia has no recurring national tax on net wealth in our model. Property taxes and taxes on gifts or inheritances are separate.
Does Saudi Arabia have an exit tax for individuals?
Still unassessed. We have not worked out what happens to tax when you leave Saudi Arabia: gains on a private portfolio, business assets, a continuing tie to the country, property income and unpaid tax each need their own review.
What special tax regimes does Saudi Arabia have?
The profile lists conditional tax and residence arrangements. Whether one applies to you depends on eligibility, approval, the source of the income and when you arrived; an immigration or company status alone gives no personal tax concession.
When do you become tax resident in Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi Arabia day test (183 days, or 30 days with a home): 183 days in the tax year, or 30 with a qualifying permanent home. ZATCA's certificate form says 'more than 30 days' for the home route, while its income-tax guidance and service page say at least 30. The calculator uses the statutory 30-day threshold.
Residence decides whether Saudi Arabia taxes you on these rates. See the Saudi Arabia day-count test and count your own days.
Sources
The Saudi Arabia profile cites 1 source for these rules, 1 of them from a government or a statute.
- New cohort, phased employee pension, SANED and monthly cap · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
The model covers the general rules for a resident individual. It does not cover every deduction, credit, tax treaty or local tax, and rules change after the check date above. Did you find an error? Tell us, with the source.
Compare Saudi Arabia with other countries
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Other countries in Middle East: Syria, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, Iraq.