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Saudi property RETT calculator (5%)

Calculate Saudi Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT 5%), the SAR 1,000,000 first-time citizen home buyer exemption, and total purchase costs.

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SAR
Net RETT Tax Payable (ضريبة التصرفات العقارية)
Statutory RETT Rate
5.00%
Gross 5% RETT Tax

First-Home Exemption

Total Purchase Cash Outlay

ZATCA Real Estate Tax Regulations: Real estate property supplies in Saudi Arabia are exempt from 15% VAT and subject to a 5% Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT). The state subsidizes the tax for Saudi citizens purchasing their first home on amounts up to SAR 1,000,000.

About this tool

Calculate Saudi Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT / ضريبة التصرفات العقارية) at the statutory 5% rate and verify first-time home buyer government exemption thresholds.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter the agreed property purchase price in SAR.
  2. 2 Indicate whether you are a first-time Saudi home buyer.
  3. 3 Review the gross 5% RETT, government exemption subsidy, and net tax payable.

Questions

What is the RETT rate in Saudi Arabia?

The Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) is a flat 5% tax levied on the value of real property transfers, replacing the 15% VAT on real estate sales.

How much is the first-time home buyer exemption in Saudi Arabia?

The Saudi government bears the 5% RETT on amounts up to SAR 1,000,000 for Saudi citizens purchasing their first home, providing up to SAR 50,000 in tax savings.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.