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Saudi Arabia
Primary instrument
IKTVA — In-Kingdom Total Value Add
Enacted / active: 2015
Governed by Saudi Aramco
What the rule actually says
IKTVA measures the localization of goods, services, workforce, training, and supplier development. Aramco targets 70% IKTVA by 2030 and drives its supply chain toward that target through scored evaluation.
— Key requirements
- Annual IKTVA disclosure
- Localized workforce & training investment
- In-Kingdom manufacturing or service delivery
What this means for SMEs
Saudi Arabia in plain English
Suppliers submit annual IKTVA disclosures reviewed by an approved audit firm. Aramco long-term agreements and localization mandates favor higher-scoring suppliers.