Harmful Tax Practices – 2018 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has met all aspects of the terms of reference (ToR) for the calendar year 2018 (year in review) that can be met in the absence of rulings being issued.

In the prior year report, Saudi Arabia did not receive any recommendations.

Saudi Arabia cannot legally issue any type of rulings within the scope of the transparency framework.

As no exchanges took place, no peer input was received in respect of the exchanges of information on rulings received from Saudi Arabia.

Introduction

This peer review covers Saudi Arabia’s implementation of the BEPS Action 5 transparency framework for the year 2018. The report has four parts, each relating to a key part of the ToR. Each part is discussed in turn. A summary of recommendations is included at the end of this report.

A. The information gathering process

As no rulings are issued, this section is not assessed.

B. The exchange of information

As no rulings are issued, this section is not assessed.

C. Statistics (ToR IV)

As no rulings are issued, no statistical data can be reported.

D. Matters related to intellectual property regimes (ToR I.4.1.3)

Saudi Arabia does not offer an intellectual property regime for which transparency requirements under the Action 5 Report (OECD, 2015[5]) were imposed.

Summary of recommendations on implementation of the transparency framework

Aspect of implementation of the transparency framework that should be improved	Recommendation for improvement
	No recommendations are made.