Decision 263 pauses white land sales documentation
The Saudi Cabinet, by Decision No. (263) issued on August 25, 2026, has decided not to notarize any real estate transaction that transfers ownership of lands subject to the White Land Tax system and vacant properties, unless proof of the payment of the due fees has been provided. This measure aims to ensure that the fees are collected before completing sales or liens, while allowing the documentation of non-ownership transfer transactions to protect the state's right to collect the fees without hindering land development. The decision is based on the land fee system implemented since 2015 and requires prior verification of fee payment before notarization, with a ministerial committee empowered to set the implementing regulations. The goal is to regulate the real estate market and ensure effective fee collection, expected to enhance revenue from taxable lands and establish more efficient oversight measures over sales and mortgage transactions.
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