Saudi Arabia streamlined the clearance process to speed up investment realization. With a “one-stop-shop” for interested investors, doing business in KSA has never been easier.

All sectors are open for investors, licenses are issued based on the principle of fair and equal treatment, allowing international investors to enjoy the same rights and obligations as local investors. In some sectors, %100 ownership is open to foreign investors.

You can set up your business in Saudi Arabia with minimal cost. The requirements are condensed. The following explains who to establish a company in KSA:

1. Name Reservation
   • Submit application with 3 proposed names
   • Obtain Reservation
2. MISA License
   • Submit application with following Documents[1]:
     • Original Memorandum of Association
     • Original Commercial License/Registration
     • Copy of the passport of authorized representative
     • A Board Resolution resolving to establish the New Entity
     • Audited financial statement for the last fiscal year of Parent companies
     • Power of Attorney authorizing one or more representatives to sign the MOA before MOC on behalf of the entity
   • Pay Investment License Fees

3. Company Incorporation
   • Submit application online
   • Pay Fees

4. Post Incorporation

4.1 Register with government portals