What is the income tax rate in Saudi Arabia for expats?

Saudi Arabia uses a progressive tax system with rates from 0% to 0%. On a €60,000 salary (single filer), the effective rate is 2% with a net take-home of €58,800. Tax year: 2026.

How much tax will I pay on €100,000 in Saudi Arabia?

A single filer earning €100,000 in Saudi Arabia pays approximately €0 in income tax plus €2,000 in social contributions, for a total effective rate of 2%. Net take-home: €98,000.

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Saudi Arabia — Income Tax 2026

Progressive brackets, social contributions, deductions, and expat-specific regimes. Source: GAZT (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) / GOSI / PwC Saudi Arabia Tax Summary 2026

Effective Rate

2.0%

Net Take-Home

€58,800

Marginal Rate

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Annual Gross Income

€60,000

Filing Status

Children

Income Split

Bracket-by-Bracket

Range	Rate	Tax
SAR0 – +	0.0%	€0
Total Income Tax		€0
+ Social Contributions	2.0%	€1,200

Country-Specific Notes

Zero personal income tax for all individuals (citizens and expats).
GOSI (social insurance): 2% employer contribution for expats (occupational hazards only). Expats do not pay employee-side GOSI.
Saudi nationals: 10% employee + 12% employer pension + 2% hazards = 24% (pre-Jul 2024 entrants).
New GOSI system (Jul 2024): 9.75% employee + 11.75% employer = 21.5% for new Saudi entrants.
15% VAT on goods and services (raised from 5% in Jul 2020).
20% corporate tax on foreign-owned businesses. Zakat (2.5%) for Saudi/GCC-owned businesses.
Kafala system abolished Jun 2025 — workers can now change jobs and leave without employer consent.
End-of-service benefits: half-month salary/year for first 5 years, one month/year thereafter.

How Saudi Arabia compares

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Source: GAZT (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) / GOSI / PwC Saudi Arabia Tax Summary 2026 · Last updated: 2026-09 · Tax year: 2026. Estimates only — consult a tax professional for your specific situation.