Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia does not tax employment income or a resident's private investments, and it now sells residence directly through Premium Residency, including property and investor routes, with a UK treaty in force. It is a poor holding or trading base for a foreign founder: foreign-owned company profits pay 20%, VAT is 15%, property transactions carry 5% tax, and the investor visas are expensive.
Latitax verdict
No personal income tax, but premium residence is costly and life is less flexible.
Ideal for: Investors doing business in Saudi Arabia.
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Headline figures. Conditions, thresholds and every note are in the full file.
Income tax, top rate
Secondary0% on salary (20% on non-Saudi business income)
Capital gains
Unverified0% (private investments)
Inheritance / estate
SecondaryNone
Wealth tax
SecondaryNone
Corporate tax
Secondary20% (foreign share); 2.5% zakat (Saudi/GCC share)
Tax system
SecondaryNo personal income tax on salaries or private investments
Research, not advice. Rates change; confirm with a qualified professional before acting. 10 official sources, reviewed 2026-09-29.