Site area affects fees in entertainment rules
The General Authority for Entertainment in Saudi Arabia has launched a new regulation for entertainment activity fees and charges, which are based on the size of the site or venue. The aim is to organize the sector and improve its quality. The regulation includes fixed fees starting from 3,750 SAR for areas up to 2,000 square meters in cities classified as second-tier, and 5,000 SAR in first-tier cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, with additional graduated fees depending on the size. It also sets fixed annual fees of 11,000 SAR for operating entertainment facilities, daily permits for events and live shows ranging from 150 to 2,500 SAR, along with fees for annual permits and late-night events until midnight. Additionally, activities involving crowd management and ticket sales are subjected to an annual fee of 3,000 SAR, plus a 5% deduction from the total value of tickets sold. The regulation also specifies the conditions and cases for refunding the financial amounts. It will come into effect 120 days after approval, with the goal of organizing and enhancing the entertainment sector in Saudi Arabia.
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