Leases and rent in Saudi Arabia
REGA regulates real estate across the Kingdom, and Ejar is the national platform where residential and commercial leases must be registered. Since 25 September 2025, leases renew automatically everywhere unless one side gives notice at least 60 days before expiry. Riyadh's urban area also has a five-year freeze on residential and commercial rents from the same date, and REGA may extend measures to other cities. VAT is 15%, and RealMake applies the treatment your tax advisor sets. FATOORA wave 25 covers VAT-subject revenue above SAR 187,500 in any year from 2022 to 2025 and must integrate by 1 February 2027.