Saudi Arabia.
In January 2026 a landmark law opened designated zones to foreign buyers, including non-residents for the first time, pairing zero personal income tax with one of the world's largest pipelines of giga-projects. Ownership remains limited to approved areas, so location and legal structure matter more here than almost anywhere.
Why the Kingdom, now.
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Newly open, but zoned
Since 22 January 2026 non-Saudis can hold freehold, long-term leasehold or usufruct title, but only inside government-designated zones; legal residents may additionally own one home for personal use outside them.
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A home that earns residency
A qualifying property of SAR 4 million (about US$1.07m), mortgage-free and independently valued, opens a route to renewable Saudi Premium Residency — the right to live, work and sponsor family.
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No tax on personal income
There is no personal income tax for residents or expatriates and no capital-gains tax on an individual's sale. A 5% transaction tax applies on transfers, with an additional fee of up to 5% allowed on deals involving non-Saudis.
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Vision 2030 at full tilt
The Kingdom welcomed 123 million visitors in 2025, past its original target, and keeps channelling vast capital into giga-projects — NEOM, Diriyah, the Red Sea and Qiddiya — reshaping where future value will sit.
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Rules to read carefully
Ownership around Makkah and Madinah stays tightly restricted, a five-year rent freeze runs across Riyadh until 2030, and zone boundaries are still being finalised — independent advice on location and structure is essential.
In figures.
Key areas.
RiyadhThe capital and primary luxury market, with the deepest pool of prime stock, branded residences and Diriyah rising on its western edge.
JeddahThe Red Sea gateway, blending a historic corniche, an emerging waterfront district and the Kingdom's most relaxed coastal lifestyle.
DiriyahA UNESCO-linked heritage city beside Riyadh, the address for low-rise, culturally rooted luxury in mud-brick Najdi architecture.
The Red SeaA coastline of new resort islands and branded beachfront residences conceived as a regenerative, ultra-low-density destination.
AlUlaAn ancient desert-canyon region of rare, hospitality-led resorts for buyers who prize seclusion, heritage and scale.
A senior advisor, on your side.
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- A written shortlist within four hours
- A comparable-sales note on every line
- The whole purchase handled remotely if you prefer