Hands-on practitioners in MISA, CR, an government relations.
Hands-on practitioners in MISA, CR, an government relations.
Hands-on practitioners in MISA, CR, an government relations.
The first two weeks are about getting the legal structure in place.
Once the CR is issued, we move into the operational layer.
The final phase connects everything together and hands over a fully operational setup. By this point your company is ready to trade, hire, and comply.
The full process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from the point all your documents are in order. The first two weeks cover the legal foundation, the next two handle operational registrations, and the final phase gets your portals and bank account sorted. Timeline can vary depending on how quickly government bodies respond, but we manage the process actively to avoid unnecessary delays.
The most common option for foreign investors is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) registered under MISA. You can also register a branch of a foreign company, or a Representative Office if you are not conducting commercial activity. The right structure depends on what you plan to do in the Kingdom, and we help you work that out before you commit to anything.
Yes, in most commercial sectors. Since 2019, Saudi Arabia has allowed full foreign ownership in many industries without requiring a local partner or sponsor. Some sectors are still restricted or require Saudi participation, but for most business types, a foreign investor can hold 100% of their company.
The typical requirements include your passport, a CV or professional profile, proof of your business address in your home country (if you are registering as an individual), and your company’s existing commercial registration documents (if you are expanding a foreign entity). Depending on your structure and sector, there may be additional requirements, which we outline clearly during our initial consultation.
Saudi Arabia levies a 20% corporate income tax on foreign-owned entities. Saudi and GCC-national shareholders are subject to Zakat rather than corporate tax. There is also VAT at 15%. We make sure your company is registered correctly with ZATCA from the start so you are compliant from day one.
MISA stands for the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. Foreign-owned companies need a MISA investment license before they can register commercially. It is the government’s way of approving foreign business activity in the Kingdom. Most foreign investors need this, and it is one of the first steps we handle for you.