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Saudi Arabia's updated foreign ownership framework centralizes applications and clarifies geographic restrictions — especially in Makkah and Madinah. CrownHill Real Estate advises on eligibility pathways without providing legal advice or guaranteeing approvals.
Cross-border property investors must distinguish direct individual ownership, corporate operational ownership, usufruct structures, and CMA-listed REIT exposure. Each pathway carries different eligibility, tax, and registry requirements under REGA.
Geographic zone rules for Makkah and Madinah restrict direct individual ownership for non-Saudi non-Muslim buyers. Muslim foreign residents may qualify for single residential property ownership subject to authority approval. Corporate and fund routes require separate analysis.
Designated foreign-eligible zones such as Knowledge Economic City (KEC) in Madinah may offer different pathways for qualifying residential inventory — still subject to REGA rules, developer confirmation, and authority approval.
CrownHill documents eligibility during mandate review and coordinates due diligence on active Madinah inventory.
All information shared is for discussion purposes only and remains subject to legal review, regulatory compliance, written agreement, and final approval by the relevant authorities.
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