Company Setup
Establish your company with 100% foreign ownership in Saudi Arabia.
Registration Steps
Investment License
Obtain an investment license from the Ministry of Investment in Saudi Arabia (MISA)
Memorandum of Association
Issue the Memorandum (Articles) of Association and the Commercial Registration certificate from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC)
General Manager Visa
Apply for a residence permit (Iqama) for the General Manager from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD)
Social Insurance
Open an account with the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), which provides social protection and insurance coverage for employees
Tax Registration
Obtain a tax number and certificate from the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
Administrative Platforms
Register for platforms like Muqeem to allow the issuance of visas for foreign workers in the Kingdom
Business Address
Register with the Saudi Post and get an official business address to send and receive shipments.
Ministry of Interior
Acquire the official residence permit (Iqama) from the Ministry of Interior, then open bank and other accounts.
License Types
Industrial
Issued for all types of industrial activities such as heavy and light industries and manufacturing industries.
Real Estate
Issued to companies operating in the real estate investments sector, including building and development.
Engineering
Issued to companies providing engineering consulting services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Agricultural
Issued to companies operating in the field of agriculture, including crop cultivation, livestock farming, greenhouse operations, and related agribusiness service.
Commercial
Issued to companies operating in the field of wholesale and retail trade.
Pioneer
Issued to entrepreneurs who wish to establish emerging, scalable, and future-growth technology and innovation companies in the Kingdom.
Transport
Issued for public transport services by buses and metro trains within cities and for other public transport activities.
Service
Issued for activities that may include: Contracting, management investment, information technology, tourism, training, insurance, education, advertising, and finance.
Please note that this list is non-exhaustive. We can help you obtain any license category.