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Your launch partner for the Haramain
WHY CHOOSE SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia’s expanding sectors create strong opportunities across real estate, tourism, hospitality, technology, retail, healthcare, education, and professional services.
Located at the heart of the Middle East, Saudi Arabia gives businesses access to regional trade, investment networks, and a growing base of local and international customers.
The Kingdom’s transformation is creating new demand for modern services, innovative ventures, smart infrastructure, and future-ready business models.
Process
1–2 WEEKS
MISA Investment License
Legal authorization to establish a foreign-owned entity. Requires company documents and apostille certification.
1–2 WEEKS
Commercial Registration (CR)
Official business registration with Ministry of Commerce. Requires office lease and bank account opening.
3–4 WEEKS
Iqama Residency Issuance
Residency permit for foreign directors/investors. Requires medical exam and enables full operational management.
Requirements
Relocation Planning
Must have a registered company with active legal status outside of Saudi, however we can still assist if you don't have an existing entity.
Minimum Capital
Standard requirement is SAR 500,000 (approx. $133,000). If you don't meet the minimum capital requirement, our team can still assist you.
Financial Standing
Clean financial history with no insolvency proceedings or outstanding legal judgments. Audited financials for the last year are required.
Trading History
Ideally 1+ years of trading history. If you don't have an existing company outside of saudi, our team can still support your application.
structure
To set up in Saudi, you need to have an entity outside of Saudi and we will be setting up a branch within the Kingdom. We can still support you if you don't have an existing company - speak with us.
Extension of Foreign Parent
Full operational control and profit repatriation.
Best choice for foreign investors.
100% foreign ownership - no local partner required.
Ability to purchase real estate freehold outside of geographical zones.
Documentation
Certificate of Incorporation
Official copy from your jurisdiction's company registry proving legal existence.
Articles of Association
Full constitutional documents certified by a qualified legal professional.
Company Register Extract
Current details of Directors, Shareholders, and PSCs (Persons with Significant Control).
Audited Financial Statements
Last year of accounts (IFRS or local GAAP) to prove financial standing.
Board Resolution
Formal resolution authorising the Saudi investment and appointing a representative.
Directors' Passports
Clear color copies of valid passports for all listed directors.
Document Authorisation Process
Notarisation by Legal Professional
Apostilled where required
Certified Arabic Translation
All documents MUST complete this authentication chain to be accepted by MISA.
Application
Stage 1
Preparation
Stage 2
Online Submission
Stage 3
Review & Evaluation
Stage 4
License Issuance
registration
MISA License
Valid Investment License
Office Lease
Physical address contract
Bank Account
Under formation account
Articles of Association
Draft and notarise Articles via Ministry of Justice portal.
Name Reservation
Confirm trade name matches MISA license details.
CR Issuance
Official registration with Ministry of Commerce.
Chamber of Commerce
Mandatory membership activation (COC).
Post-CR Activations
ZATCA (Tax/VAT)
GOSI (Social Insurance)
National Address
Qiwa (Labor Office)
residency
LOCALLY
SAUDI ARABIA
SAUDI ARABIA
ONLINE
Full Operational Management Authority
Corporate Bank Account Signatory
Family Sponsorship Eligibility
Multi-Entry/Exit Visa Privileges
* Premium Residency options exist for investors seeking residency without employment sponsorship, requiring a one-time fee of SAR 800,000 or annual fee of SAR 100,000.
Preparation
Week 1
Company Documents
Apostille Certification
Arabic Translation
MISA License
Weeks 2-3
Portal Submission
Govt. Review
License Issuance
Commercial Reg.
Weeks 4–5
National Address
Bank Account
CR Issuance
Iqama & Ops
Weeks 6-8
Visa Issuance
Medical Exam
Residency Permit
Total Estimated Duration: ~8 Weeks (Subject to Government Processing Times)
