Saudi: Conditions for buying cars from abroad

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has clarified in a statement the conditions with regard to buying a car from abroad and the ways of bringing it into the Kingdom.

• The year of the car’s manufacture is an important condition, as cars manufactured before the year 2017 are not allowed to be brought into Saudi Arabia.
• The vehicle purchased must be in accordance with the Saudi specifications and standards, as well as to be conforming to the fuel economy standard.
• Customs duties will be imposed at the rate of 5% of the value of the vehicle when bringing the car into Saudi Arabia after its purchase.
• A value-added tax of 15% will also be calculated on the total value of the vehicle, along with the customs duties.

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