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Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) Calculator
5% tax on property sales and transfers in Saudi Arabia
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About RETT
The Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) was introduced in October 2020 at 5% to replace VAT on real estate, making property purchases more affordable. It applies to the sale and transfer of residential and commercial property and is paid before the transfer is documented at the notary. Citizens benefit from a first-home exemption up to SAR 1 million under housing-program conditions. The regulator is the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
📖 Read the full guide: Real Estate Transaction Tax 2026
Figures are indicative for 2026; verify the official amount via the ZATCA RETT platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) is 5% of the property value, applied to property sales and ownership transfers. It replaced the previous 15% VAT on real estate.
It is usually paid by the seller, but the parties can agree on who pays it provided this is stated in the contract. It must be settled before the ownership transfer is documented at the notary.
An eligible citizen buying their first home benefits from an exemption of up to SAR 1,000,000 of the property value, so the tax is calculated only on the amount exceeding SAR 1 million, subject to housing-program conditions.
The tax is calculated by multiplying the property value (or market value, whichever is higher) by 5%. For example: a property worth SAR 800,000 = SAR 40,000 tax, unless an exemption applies.
Enter the property value and indicate whether you are a citizen buying a first home eligible for the exemption, and the tool instantly calculates the tax due. The calculator is free and runs in your browser with no registration.