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On 14/4/1439H, corresponding to 1/1/2018, the agreement signed by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states regarding the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services came into effect. It is worth noting that a tax is an amount collected by the state from individuals or companies to cover its expenditures, either fully or partially. Taxes have several types, including VAT, which represents the difference between the base cost and the final selling price of a product. VAT is imposed at each stage of production and distribution, from the initial sale to the final consumer, who ultimately bears the tax burden. For example, if Company (A), an agricultural company, sells 1 kg of wheat to Company (B), a rice company, for 100 SAR, it adds 5 SAR VAT collected by the government. Then, Company (B) processes the wheat into rice and sells it to Retail Store (C) for 105 SAR, adding 5.25 SAR VAT, offsetting the VAT already paid to Company (A). Retail Store (C) then sells 1 kg of rice to the final consumer for 110.25 SAR, adding 5.5 SAR VAT. The agreement stipulates that the unified VAT rate is 5% on the import and supply of goods and services. This applies to anyone conducting an economic activity independently with the purpose of earning income. Economic activity refers to any activity practiced continuously and regularly, whether commercial, industrial, agricultural, or other activities, including real estate supply. The agreement also imposes VAT on the supply of goods, meaning the transfer of ownership or the right to dispose of goods as an owner. This includes granting real rights derived from ownership, which give the right to use real estate. VAT is also applied to the supply of services, including real estate-related services. Real estate includes all undeveloped or developed land, or any permanently constructed buildings, as well as any fixtures or equipment permanently attached to a building, structure, or engineering work—for example, network towers owned by telecommunications companies. Real estate-related services include services provided by experts, real estate agents, auction organizers, architects, engineers, and anyone involved in real estate-related activities such as granting possession or usage rights of the property, or construction services including building, demolition, or maintenance. VAT does not apply to the supply of residential real estate for rental or licensed permanent occupancy. Residential real estate refers to any dwelling designed for permanent human occupation, such as houses, apartments, or residential units, including gardens, private parking, or areas considered part of the property. VAT is also exempt on housing for students or workers in institutions. However, hotels, guesthouses, rest houses, or any place designed as temporary accommodation for visitors or travelers are not exempt. The tax value is calculated based on the fair market value of the property, not the transaction price, especially if the supply occurs between related parties or when the transaction value is below the fair market value. Also, if the client does not have the right to a full input VAT deduction regarding the supply, VAT still applies. Finally, all individuals, institutions, or real estate companies whose annual revenue exceeds SAR 375,000 must register for VAT before 2/4/1439H, corresponding to 20/12/2017.
"A 5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) is imposed on the supply of goods and services, including real estate activities, while residential properties for permanent occupancy or licensed for rent are exempt from the tax."