News & Updates

Learn when Saudi businesses must register for VAT, how to calculate taxable supplies, registration deadlines and penalties for late registration.

Learn how Saudi and GCC-owned shares are subject to Zakat while foreign shares face corporate income tax, and how mixed-ownership companies calculate their combined liability.

Learn if you need a commercial licence to run an e‑commerce business in Saudi Arabia, covering Ministry of Commerce registration, sector approvals and platform versus single‑store requirements.

Checklist for Saudi PDPL compliance: data processing agreements, cross‑border transfers, breach reporting, and applicability for local and foreign businesses.

Learn why a foreign trademark registration does not protect your brand in Saudi Arabia and how to secure rights before market entry.

Step-by-step guide for foreign businesses to register a trademark in Saudi Arabia, covering search, filing, timelines and common objections.

Learn the lawful steps to end employment in Saudi Arabia, covering valid grounds, notice, gratuity and common pitfalls to avoid disputes.

How Nitaqat bands affect hiring and visa issuance in Saudi Arabia, and the practical steps employers can take to stay compliant.

SDAIA is enforcing the PDPL with fines up to SAR 5 million. See what foreign companies in Saudi Arabia must do now to comply.