As companies expand across borders and build complex supply chains, they face growing regulatory challenges, protectionism, and shifting compliance demands. The GCC region remains attractive for global businesses, offering strong infrastructure, flexible logistics solutions, and access to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and local relief programs that support market proximity and streamlined operations.
Since its launch in 2003, the GCC Customs Union has connected the six Gulf states—Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar—under a unified customs framework designed to simplify trade and harmonize policies. Saudi Arabia has led the way with its advanced classification systems and digital customs processes, setting the pace for modernization across the region.
At KPMG, we guide businesses through the customs landscape and fully support them with their customs needs. Our local and regional expertise, coupled with our extended global resources, enable us to simplify regulations, anticipate challenges, and unlock preferential access to GCC and Middle East markets.
