Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Under regulations managed by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), foreign nationals can own freehold real estate. Ownership is verified and registered via official platforms designated by the Ministry of Justice, ensuring secure registry entry and complete title deeds.

Yes, under specific legal structures or residency pathways. While general foreign ownership is restricted inside the boundaries of the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah, specific investment pathways (such as Premium Residency programs) permit leasehold rights or designated project ownership. Makan360 maintains an advisory desk in Madinah to assist clients with these specific opportunities.

A FAL License is an official authorization issued by the Saudi Real Estate General Authority (REGA) required to conduct real estate brokerage, marketing, and advisory activities in the Kingdom. It guarantees that the brokerage is regulated and compliant with local buyer-protection laws.

Saudi Arabia levies a flat 5% Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) on the transaction value of the property at the time of purchase. This tax replaces VAT on real estate transactions and is paid prior to or at the time of official title-deed notarization.

No. Individual global buyers holding residential properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are subject to 0% capital gains tax on the appreciation of their holding upon transfer, and 0% personal income tax on rental yields.

Saudi Arabia offers a dedicated 'Real Estate Owner' Premium Residency track. To qualify, you must acquire one or more properties in the Kingdom with a total value of at least 4,000,000 SAR. The property must be free from mortgages, and the residency status remains valid as long as you retain ownership of the qualifying real estate.

Benefits include: residency for you and your family, the right to live and work in Saudi Arabia without a sponsor, the ability to sponsor family members (including parents), hosting relatives, owning vehicles, and conducting business operations in the Kingdom.

Makan360 is a legally incorporated and regulated brokerage in the Kingdom. We hold Commercial Registration (CR No. 7052687345) and are fully licensed by the Real Estate General Authority with FAL License No. 1200047043. All transactions are routed through regulatory frameworks.