Synonyms: Ejar Platform Fees، Ejar Service Charges، Lease Authentication Fees
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Short Definition
Ejar platform service fees: 125 SAR for annual residential and 200 SAR for the first commercial year then 400 SAR for each additional year, paid by lessor or real estate office.
Ejar Fees are the monetary consideration calculated for authenticating the rental contract on the Ejar platform, paid to the platform operator who manages it under the supervision of the General Authority for Real Estate. They differ from commissions paid to brokers or state taxes, and are considered a direct service cost linked to the issuance of the authenticated electronic contract.
The fees are calculated at a unified value on most residential contracts with VAT at 15% applied to them. Commercial contracts cost SAR 200 for the first year and SAR 400 for each additional year, regardless of rental value. The fees are borne by the lessor and paid either by the lessor or by the brokerage office, as selected when creating the contract; the platform does not assign them to the lessee or split them with him.
The fees are paid electronically from the Ejar wallet, which is topped up via SADAD, mada or Apple Pay; the amount is held before the contract is sent to the parties and released back to the wallet if they do not approve it. The contract is not considered fully effective until fees are paid. Upon contract renewal, new fees are calculated for the new period. Upon contract termination before its period ends, fees are not refunded because they are consideration for a service already provided (authentication and issuance).
⚖️ Legal Basis
Ejar fees are determined according to the General Authority for Real Estate's implementing decisions for the platform regulation, with VAT applied as regulated by the VAT Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/113) of 1438 AH, supervised by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. Payment is made from the Ejar wallet, topped up via the SADAD payment system owned by the Saudi Central Bank, or via mada or Apple Pay.
A real estate office in Tabuk manages a portfolio of 30 units. Upon renewing an apartment rental contract worth SAR 27,000 annually, it reviewed the fees invoice on Ejar: SAR 125 for the contract year. Because the lessor bears the fee, it was paid from the Ejar wallet (topped up via SADAD or mada) with no share charged to the lessee; the contract was then sent to both parties, and once both approved it was documented and both could download the authenticated copy. Fees are not refunded if the contract is later terminated.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
✗Assuming the fee can be charged to or split with the lessee; the lessor bears it, and it is paid by the lessor or the brokerage office.
✗Assuming Ejar fees are part of rent, miscalculating it when preparing the annual rental budget.
✗Expecting to send the contract to the parties before paying the fee; the fee is paid first, then the contract is sent for both parties’ approval and is documented only once they approve.
✗Confusing Ejar fees with the broker's commission; the former is for the platform, the latter for the broker, each calculated independently.
✗Attempting to recover fees after early contract termination; fees are for a provided service and not refunded except in rare cases (technical platform error).
🌍 International Differences
In Dubai, Ejari fees are a specific amount per contract; Ejari is Dubai-specific, and other emirates use their own systems (e.g. Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi). In Turkey, there are no central platform fees, but notary fees may exist for authenticated contracts. In Egypt, real estate publication fees are calculated as a percentage of the contract value. The Saudi advantage: unified and fixed fees for residential contracts regardless of rental value, making cost predictable for everyone.
FAQs
How much are Ejar fees on residential contracts?▾
Documenting a residential lease costs SAR 125 per contract year (a commercial lease costs SAR 200 for the first year and SAR 400 for each additional year). The value can change by the Authority's decisions; the Ejar invoice before payment is the final reference.
Who pays Ejar fees: lessor or lessee?▾
The lessor bears the fee under Ejar’s rules; it is paid by the lessor or by the brokerage office, as selected when creating the contract, and is not charged to the lessee.
Do fees differ between residential and commercial contracts?▾
Yes, commercial fees are higher: SAR 200 for the first year and SAR 400 for each additional year, versus SAR 125 per year for residential, in addition to 15% VAT on the rent itself (not applicable to residential).
Can Ejar fees be paid in cash?▾
No, payment is electronic only, from the Ejar wallet topped up via SADAD, mada or Apple Pay; easily done from the bank app or bank POS. This ensures automatic payment authentication and linking to the contract.
What do I do if fees are calculated incorrectly on my invoice?▾
Contact Ejar customer service, attach the invoice image, and the case will be reviewed. If error is proven, the account is adjusted and the excess may be refunded. Errors are rare because calculation is automated.
رسوم خدمات منصة إيجار: 125 ريال للعقد السكني السنوي و200 ريال للتجاري عن السنة الأولى ثم 400 ريال عن كل سنة إضافية، يدفعها المؤجر أو المكتب العقاري.
English
Ejar Fees
Ejar platform service fees: 125 SAR for annual residential and 200 SAR for the first commercial year then 400 SAR for each additional year, paid by lessor or real estate office.
Turkish
Ejar Ücretleri
Ejar platformu hizmet ücretleri: yıllık konut için 125 SAR ve ticari için ilk yıl 200 SAR, her ek yıl 400 SAR; kiraya veren veya emlak ofisi tarafından ödenir.
Amlakire is an integrated Saudi real estate management system, supporting agencies and owners in managing rentals, maintenance, and reports with high efficiency, preparing lease data for documentation on the Ejar platform, and compliant with Kingdom regulations.
