Crypto tax in Saudi Arabia
No personal income tax or capital gains tax on crypto for individual investors.
- Short-term rate
- 0%
- Long-term rate
- 0%
- Treatment
- No tax on gains
- Currency
- SAR
How Saudi Arabia taxes crypto
Saudi Arabia does not generally impose personal income tax or capital gains tax on individuals, so occasional cryptocurrency investment gains are commonly viewed as non-taxable for individual investors. However, crypto remains a developing regulatory area, and business activities involving crypto may be treated differently depending on structure, licensing, and whether corporate, commercial, or cross-border tax rules apply. Investors should also keep records and monitor guidance from Saudi regulators as digital asset policy continues to evolve.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 SAR gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | — | — | 10,000 |
This is the arithmetic the app runs on your device. Real liability depends on your residency, income, allowances and how the authority classifies your activity. Treat it as an estimate and check with a qualified adviser before you act.
Elsewhere in Middle East
| Jurisdiction | Short-term | Long-term |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | — | — |
| Qatar | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| Israel | 25% | 25% |
Headline rate last checked 31 July 2026 · methodology