Construction in the Arab world, compared
Every figure comes from the country packs EtimadCo runs on — 22 countries, each with its sources and verification dates.
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Tax for Contractors
6 of 22 Arab countries charge no VAT (Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia); the highest rate is 20% in Morocco.Payroll & Social Insurance
The employer's share for nationals ranges from 11% in Yemen to 26% in Algeria; Palestine, Somalia, Comoros have no.Government Tenders
14 of 22 countries run a documented e-procurement platform; the highest performance bond is 15% in Libya.Registering a Contracting Company
15 of 22 countries offer a documented online registration portal, and chamber membership is required in UAE, Qatar.Contractor Classification
Contractor classification is a condition for government work in 12 of 22 countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait.Currency & Exchange Rate
9 of 22 Arab countries use another currency alongside the official one — in EtimadCo each project there can be priced.
6 of 22 Arab countries charge no VAT (Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia); the highest rate is 20% in Morocco.Payroll & Social Insurance
The employer's share for nationals ranges from 11% in Yemen to 26% in Algeria; Palestine, Somalia, Comoros have no.Government Tenders
14 of 22 countries run a documented e-procurement platform; the highest performance bond is 15% in Libya.Registering a Contracting Company
15 of 22 countries offer a documented online registration portal, and chamber membership is required in UAE, Qatar.Contractor Classification
Contractor classification is a condition for government work in 12 of 22 countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait.Currency & Exchange Rate
9 of 22 Arab countries use another currency alongside the official one — in EtimadCo each project there can be priced.
Gulf countries head to head
Saudi Arabia vs UAE
VAT 15% · 5%Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait
VAT 15% · NoneSaudi Arabia vs Qatar
VAT 15% · NoneSaudi Arabia vs Bahrain
VAT 15% · 10%Saudi Arabia vs Oman
VAT 15% · 5%UAE vs Kuwait
VAT 5% · NoneUAE vs Qatar
VAT 5% · NoneUAE vs Bahrain
VAT 5% · 10%UAE vs Oman
VAT 5% · 5%Kuwait vs Qatar
VAT None · NoneKuwait vs Bahrain
VAT None · 10%Kuwait vs Oman
VAT None · 5%Qatar vs Bahrain
VAT None · 10%Qatar vs Oman
VAT None · 5%Bahrain vs Oman
VAT 10% · 5%
VAT 15% · 5%Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait
VAT 15% · NoneSaudi Arabia vs Qatar
VAT 15% · NoneSaudi Arabia vs Bahrain
VAT 15% · 10%Saudi Arabia vs Oman
VAT 15% · 5%UAE vs Kuwait
VAT 5% · NoneUAE vs Qatar
VAT 5% · NoneUAE vs Bahrain
VAT 5% · 10%UAE vs Oman
VAT 5% · 5%Kuwait vs Qatar
VAT None · NoneKuwait vs Bahrain
VAT None · 10%Kuwait vs Oman
VAT None · 5%Qatar vs Bahrain
VAT None · 10%Qatar vs Oman
VAT None · 5%Bahrain vs Oman
VAT 10% · 5%
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