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Cloud Computing SEZ

Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone, administered by ECZA with CST — cloud providers license once and deploy data centres across the Kingdom.

What
OECD-compliant tax treatment, expat-levy exemption and electricity at $0.05/kWh.
Who
Cloud, data and advanced-tech companies of any size, including startups.
Cost
No equity — service or permission
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · cst.gov.sa/en/about/program-and-initiatives/clou · How we check ↗

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In detail

Cloud Computing SEZ is a special economic zone (virtual, cloud & advanced tech) in Saudi Arabia. Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone, administered by ECZA with CST — cloud providers license once and deploy data centres across the Kingdom. Published incentives: OECD-compliant special tax treatment avoiding double taxation, expat-levy exemption for employees and their families, and electricity at $0.05/kWh.

Amount
  • Special tax treatment
  • expat-levy exemption
  • power $0.05/kWh
Terms
No
Eligibility
Cloud, data and advanced-tech companies of all sizes, incl. startups
Sectors
Cloud Computing, AI, Machine Learning, Quantum, Blockchain, Cybersecurity
Benefits
  • OECD-compliant tax treatment
  • expat-levy exemption for employees and families
  • electricity $0.05/kWh
  • one licence, Kingdom-wide data centres
Status
Active

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Sources

Primary source · cst.gov.sa/en/about/program-and-initiatives/cloud-computing-special-ec · Checked September 2026