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Withholding Tax on Technical Services in Saudi Arabia
is 5% of the gross payment to non-residents, due within 10 days after month-end. Treaty relief may apply with a valid tax residency certificate.
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Reentry KSA: How Exit/Re-Entry Visas Work in Saudi Arabia
If you're on an iqama (residence permit) in Saudi Arabia and planning to travel abroad, you can't just leave. You need an exit/re-entry visa first — and getting it wrong can cancel your residency. Quick answer A reentry KSA permit (Exit/Re-Entry visa) is the authorization ev
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Can Your Employer Transfer You Under Saudi Labor Law?
Article 58 prohibits employer transfer without written consent and substantial job changes except for necessity lasting max 30 days yearly. Violations allow workers compensation.
- ProvisionalTax & VAT
Saudi VAT Identification Number: What It Is and How to Verify It
Saudi VAT identification number is a 15-digit registration issued by ZATCA, starting and ending with 3. Mandatory when annual revenue exceeds SAR 375,000. Verify free at zatca.gov.sa.
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Saudi Civil Service End of Service Gratuity?
Saudi civil service gratuity applies to those with 10–25 years of service, calculated at 1–2 months' salary per year based on service length. Pensions require 25+ years.
- ProvisionalConsumer Rights
How Long Can Saudi Online Stores Keep My Data?
Under Article 5, Saudi online stores may only keep your personal data for as long as needed to complete the transaction, unless you agree otherwise.
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Saudi Arabia Labour Law: What You Actually Need to Know
Saudi Labour Law (Royal Decree M/51, amended M/15 in February 2025) governs private sector employment, setting working hours, leave, contracts, and termination rights for Saudi and non-Saudi workers.
- ProvisionalCorporate & Business
Fiscal Year and Accounting Records for Saudi Companies
Saudi companies must maintain a 12-month fiscal year with specific dates in articles of association. Accounting records must be kept at the head office.
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