Author: Decree
The Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (the “board”),
based on the powers granted to it in article 5 of the System of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 570 dated 22 Shawwal 1442 [3 June 2021],
after perusal of Royal Order O/84 dated 14 Safar 1442 [1 October 2020],
and after perusal of article 20 of the Law of the Real Estate Transaction Tax issued by Royal Decree D/84 dated 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [22 September 2024],
hereby decides
First
The Executive Regulation of the Law of the Real Estate Transaction Tax is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.
Second
The Executive Regulation of the Law of the Real Estate Transaction Tax referred to in clause First of this decision must be published in the official gazette.
Third
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.
May Allah provide success.
Issued on: 24 Ramadan 1446
Corresponding to: 24 March 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5080 issued on 9 April 2025.
The Minister of Commerce,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on article 28 of the Commercial Register Law and article 22 of the Trade Names Law issued by Royal Decree D/83 dated 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [22 September 2024],
and based on the provisions of clause Third and clause Fourth of Royal Decree D/83 dated 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [22 September 2024],
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Executive Regulation of the Commercial Register Law is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Second
The Executive Regulation of the Trade Names Law is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Third
The Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Sub-Commercial Registrations is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Fourth
The Controls for Trade Names Registered Before the Entry Into Force of the Trade Names Law is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Fifth
This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of the publication of the Commercial Register Law and the Trade Names Law.
Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi
Issued on: 20 Ramadan 1446
Corresponding to: 20 March 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5079 issued on 30 March 2025.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 13262 dated 24 Safar 1446 [28 August 2024], which includes the Minister of Education Telegram 4500873610 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [21 May 2024] regarding his request to suspend the implementation of the controls for the use of educational facility lands by private schools,
after perusal of the Controls for the Use of Educational Facility Lands by Private Schools issued by Council of Ministers Decision 65 dated 2 Safar 1436 [24 November 2014], and amended by Council of Ministers Decision 624 dated 24 Dhu Al-Hijja 1439 [4 September 2018],
after perusal of the Controls for Amending the Use of Lands Allocated for Public Facilities in Specific Plans issued by Council of Ministers Decision 447 dated 13 Rajab 1438 [10 April 2017],
after perusal of the Organizational Structure and Guide of the Ministry of Education approved by Council of Ministers Decision 657 dated 10 Sha’ban 1445 [20 February 2024],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 1536 dated 3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [5 November 2024] and Memorandum 2323 dated 1 Rajab 1446 [1 January 2025],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1064/46/M dated 16 Rajab 1446 [16 January 2025],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 8406 dated 20 Sha’ban 1446 [19 February 2025],
hereby decides
First
The implementation of the Controls for the Use of Educational Facility Lands by Private Schools issued by Council of Ministers Decision 65 dated 2 Safar 1436 [24 November 2014] and amended by Council of Ministers Decision 624 dated 24 Dhu Al-Hijja 1439 [4 September 2018] is hereby suspended, as of the date of entry into force of the controls referred to in clause Second of this decision.
Second
The Ministry of Education shall—in accordance with its legal mandates—set the Controls for the Use of Educational Facility Lands by Private Schools, and shall coordinate in this regard with the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. It shall also complete the requirements for them to enter into force within a period not exceeding 60 days from the date of this decision.
Third
The Ministry of Education shall—if it approves the request of any investor for private schools to use educational facility lands and the requests to amend the type and educational stage, according to the provisions of the controls set by the ministry for this purpose, in accordance with the provisions of clause Second of this decision—notify the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing of this to complete the requirements in regard to amending the plans, issuing building permits for the relevant sites, and coordinating in this regard with the development authorities and strategic offices in the regions and cities.
Fourth
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing shall—in accordance with its legal mandates—complete the necessary amendments to the Guide on Requirements for Private Schools issued by Ministerial Decision 4100128804 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1441 [8 December 2019], in accordance with Controls for the Use of Educational Facility Lands by Private Schools , which will be set by the Ministry of Education based on the provisions of clause Second of this decision, within a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of entry into force of the mentioned controls.
Fifth
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing shall coordinate with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Investment, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, and the Development Authorities Support Center when updating the standards for educational facilities. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing shall—subsequently—complete the requirements regarding the inclusion of the mentioned standards in the Guide on Planning Standards for Public Services, which is currently being updated by the ministry at its various levels, and shall also include it in the procedures for approving current and future land division plans, in accordance with its legal mandates.
Sixth
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing or the Ministry of Education shall—as the case may be—coordinate with the Ministry of Investment, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, and the Development Authorities Support Center, when proposing to amend the Controls for Amending the Use of Lands Allocated for Public Facilities in Specific Plans, stipulated in clause First of Council of Ministers Decision 447 dated 13 Rajab 1438 [10 April 2017].
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 18 Ramadan 1446
Corresponding to: 18 March 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5077 issued on 28 March 2025.
The Minister of Commerce,
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization,
based on the powers he holds, after perusal of the system of the authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1431 [31 May 2010],
after perusal of Royal Decree D/79 dated 6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [9 September 2024], containing the approval of Council of Ministers Decision 202 dated 30 Safar 1446 [3 September 2024], stipulating in clause First the approval of the Measurement and Calibration Law,
based on the provisions of article 16 of the mentioned law that stipulates that the board of directors of the authority shall issue the regulation and technical documents within 90 days from the date of publication of the law in the official gazette, and comes into force from the date of its entry into force.
and based on the Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization Decision 05/205/2025 at its Meeting 205 dated 9 January 2025 regarding the approval of the executive regulation of the law,
hereby decides
First
The Executive Regulation of the Measurement and Calibration Law is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached to this decision.
Second
The provisions of the technical documents and the costs regulation for measurement and calibration services approved by the board remain in force until they are amended or repealed.
Third
This decision must be published in the official gazette and comes into force from the date of its publication.
Fourth
This decision must be communicated to those concerned for implementation.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Commerce
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Organization
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi
Issued on: 12 Ramadan 1446
Corresponding to: 12 March 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5078 issued on 29 March 2025.
With the help of Allah the Almighty,
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
after perusal of the Shura Council Decision 70/7 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [29 October 2024],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 656 dated 4 Ramadan 1446 [4 March 2025],
have decreed as follows
First
The Saudi Building Code Implementation Law issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [24 January 2017] is hereby amended as follows:
1․ The definition of “National Committee” provided in article 1 is amended to read as follows:
Center: The Saudi Building Code Center.
2․ The phrase “the national committee shall prepare” is amended to become “the center shall prepare” and the phrase “the Minister of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization” is amended to become “the Minister of Municipalities and Housing” in article 15.
Second
The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 12 Ramadan 1446
Corresponding to: 12 March 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5077 issued on 28 March 2025.