Saudi Arabia
No personal income tax including on crypto gains. Corporate tax only applies to foreign entities. Saudi is developing a comprehensive digital assets regulatory framework.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Not allowed
CARF Status
Committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
CARF Reporting
Committed
Saudi Arabia has committed to implementing CARF but has not yet specified an exact timeline. When active, crypto service providers will be required to report user transactions to tax authorities.
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
0%
Mining
0%
DeFi
0%
NFTs
0%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Not taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
All gains tax-free for individuals
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
SAMA; CMA
Residency Requirement
Premium Residency program; various work visas
Reporting Requirements
Minimal for individuals
Citizenship & Residency Path
Premium Residency ($213K); citizenship extremely rare
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Notable Conditions
- →Zero personal income tax
- →Premium Residency program ($213K)
- →Growing tech sector (NEOM)
- →Crypto regulation in development
- →15% VAT on goods/services
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Moderate-High
Banking Access
Good
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores