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Contract Fees

Synonyms: Ejar Fees، Contract Registration Fees، Documentation Fees

Last updated: 2026-05-06

Short Definition

Costs of authenticating contracts in Ejar, 125 SAR annually for residential and 200 SAR for commercial, paid by lessor or real estate office.

Overview

Contract fees under Saudi law are amounts required to document the rental contract in the Ejar platform and register it officially. Represented in a unified service fee imposed by the General Authority for Real Estate for issuing the electronic contract, with optional additional costs or by contract type. Basic fees: SAR 250 service fee + VAT (15% = SAR 37.50) = total SAR 287.50 per contract. The fees are split between parties at proportions defined by the contract; common patterns include: equal (50/50), fully borne by the lessor, or fully borne by the lessee (most common in the Saudi market). Potential additional fees: contract amendment fees (SAR 50-100 for simple amendment), renewal fees (same as new contract fee), early cancellation fees (rarely), and fees for issuing certificates or additional copies. For commercial contracts, VAT is added on the rent itself (15%) borne by the lessee. No state registration fees (unlike UAE where it's 5%).

Legal Basis

Ejar platform service fees are determined by a decision from the General Authority for Real Estate (REGA) and published on its official website. VAT on fees is applied per the VAT Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/113) of 1438 AH.

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Practical Example

A villa owner leases it for SAR 50,000 annually to a residential tenant. When documenting in Ejar: service fee SAR 250 + VAT SAR 37.50 = SAR 287.50. The contract stipulates the tenant bears 100% of fees (common). The fees are added to the tenant's first invoice. After a year, at renewal: same fee SAR 287.50. If an amendment is requested mid-year (e.g., payment mechanism change): additional SAR 75 fee. Total for first year with renewal: SAR 575. Had it been a commercial contract, VAT on rent itself (50,000 × 15% = SAR 7,500) would be added, borne by the commercial tenant.

Common Mistakes

  • ✗Failing to specify fee distribution in the contract — creates dispute upon fee invoice.
  • ✗Considering contract fees as part of rent — they are separate service fees not calculated on original rent.
  • ✗Not calculating VAT when estimating contract budget — adds 15% to fees and to rent (for commercial).
  • ✗Assuming amendments are free — large amendments may require additional fees.
  • ✗Neglecting fee receipts — may be needed later for ZATCA purposes (for commercial contracts).

International Differences

In the UAE, contract registration fee is 5% of annual rent value (very high compared to Saudi Arabia). In Turkey, fees are limited if the contract is registered with municipality. In Egypt, registration is optional and fees are nominal. The Saudi advantage: low unified fee (~SAR 287) regardless of contract value, encouraging documentation of even small contracts.

FAQs

How much is the contract fee in Ejar?▾
SAR 250 + 15% VAT = SAR 287.50 per contract. The fee is unified regardless of rent value.
Who pays the fees: lessor or lessee?▾
Per the contract agreement. Common patterns: fully borne by tenant (most), equal, or borne by lessor. The system doesn't specify a particular party.
Are there fees for contract renewal?▾
Yes, renewal is considered a new contract and charged the same fee (SAR 287.50). Auto-renewal applies the same fee.
Do I pay fees for contract amendment?▾
For simple amendments (data correction): usually free. For substantial amendments (rent, duration, parties change): SAR 50-100 + VAT.
For commercial contract, what are total fees?▾
1) Contract service fee SAR 287.50. 2) VAT on rent 15% (paid by tenant). 3) Amendment fees if any. No state registration fees.

In Other Languages

Arabic
رسوم العقد

تكاليف توثيق العقد في منصة إيجار، 125 ريال سنوياً للسكني و200 ريال للتجاري، يدفعها المؤجر أو المكتب العقاري.

English
Contract Fees

Costs of authenticating contracts in Ejar, 125 SAR annually for residential and 200 SAR for commercial, paid by lessor or real estate office.

Turkish
Sözleşme Ücretleri

Ejar'da sözleşme onaylama maliyetleri; konut için yıllık 125 SAR ve ticari için 200 SAR, kiraya veren veya emlak ofisi tarafından ödenir.

Related Terms

Ejar Platform

A Saudi government platform to regulate the rental market and authenticate lease contracts electronically, mandatory for residential since 2018 and commercial later, operated by Ministry of Housing.

Rental Contract

A written agreement between landlord and tenant specifying rental terms for a property over a defined period for rent, registered in Ejar in Saudi Arabia.

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