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Saudi SEZ

Saudi free zones and special economic zones explained

June 18, 2026May 21, 2026 by Sara Al-Rashid

Saudi Arabia operates a sector-specific special economic zone (SEZ) model fundamentally different from the UAE’s high-volume free zone system. The Kingdom’s SEZs are designed to attract anchor industrial investments, not general commercial regist

Categories Gulf Markets Tags Cabinet Decision 468, Cloud Computing SEZ, ECZA, Jazan SEZ, KAEC, NEOM, Ras Al-Khair, Saudi 5% tax, Saudi SEZ, SILZ

GCC free zones explained: complete guide for foreign founders

June 18, 2026May 19, 2026 by James Thornton

The GCC hosts over 80 free zones across six countries. A free zone permits 100% foreign ownership, applies its own licensing rules, and often offers corporate tax incentives.

Categories Gulf Markets Tags ADGM, DIFC, DMCC, free zone comparison, GCC free zones, JAFZA, QFZA, QFZP, Saudi SEZ, UAE free zones

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