Reform has opened defined zones to foreign ownership as Riyadh becomes a regional corporate hub. Early, but increasingly credible.
- Where we look
- Riyadh · Jeddah · Red Sea coast
- Entry level
- USD 500k in designated zones
- Rental yield
- 5–7% gross on corporate leasing
- Foreign ownership
- Permitted for foreign buyers in specified areas under evolving regulation
- Residency
- Premium residency programmes available
- Taxes
- No personal income tax; transaction levies apply
- Watch out for
- Regulation is still maturing — enter with local counsel and staged exposure.