Saudi Arabia has formally carried out a brand new legislation regulating the possession of actual property by non-Saudis, marking a major step within the Kingdom’s evolving property framework.
The laws entered into power on January 22, and is now being utilized as a part of the nationwide actual property legislative system.
The Actual Property Basic Authority (REGA) confirmed that functions for non-Saudis to personal property can be obtained solely via the official digital platform Saudi Properties.
How a non Saudi nationwide should buy property
In keeping with REGA, the Saudi Properties service covers residents and non-residents, in addition to non-Saudi firms and entities, in keeping with particular regulatory necessities and procedures.
The applying course of differs relying on the possession class:
- Residents of Saudi Arabia can apply immediately via the portal utilizing their residency ID, with eligibility necessities verified mechanically and procedures accomplished electronically
- Non-residents should start the method via Saudi missions and embassies overseas to acquire a digital ID, which permits them to submit property possession requests by way of the portal
- Non-Saudi firms and entities with no presence within the Kingdom are required to first register with the Ministry of Funding via the Make investments Saudi platform and procure a unified quantity (700), earlier than finishing possession procedures electronically
REGA acknowledged that the legislation permits international people, firms, and entities to personal actual property throughout varied areas of the Kingdom.
Possession can also be regulated within the cities of Riyadh and Jeddah, in addition to in Makkah and Madinah, inside a framework based mostly on the Geographic Zones Doc, which can be introduced within the first quarter of 2026.
The authority clarified that possession within the two holy cities is restricted to Saudi firms and Muslim people, whether or not based mostly inside or outdoors the Kingdom.
Digital platform
REGA highlighted that Saudi Properties is the formally accredited digital platform for implementing the legislation.
The portal permits candidates to finish possession procedures and confirm compliance with authorized necessities via a streamlined course of that’s immediately linked to the actual property registration system, enhancing transparency and defending rights.
The authority added that the legislation goals to enhance the standard of actual property tasks by attracting worldwide builders and specialised firms.
It’s also supposed to stimulate development throughout residential, business, industrial, and tourism sectors, assist the creation of employment alternatives for residents, and sustainably improve the actual property sector’s contribution to non-oil GDP.
REGA inspired these fascinated by property possession to go to the Saudi Properties portal or contact the unified name centre on 920017183 for additional data.
