We navigate Saudi Arabia’s official platforms for you

  • MISA
  • ZATCA
  • Qiwa
  • GOSI
  • Mudad
  • Muqeem
  • SAMA
  • Ministry of Commerce

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The operating manual for Saudi Arabia

A bilingual library of practical guides — visas, tax, Saudization, company formation and more — written for founders and finance teams entering the Kingdom.

Why Saudi Arabia

A market built for growth

A large, reforming economy opening to foreign investment under Vision 2030.

100%
Foreign ownership available in many sectors (MISA)
0%
Personal income tax
15%
Standard VAT rate
2030
Vision 2030 national transformation

Where we work

High-growth sectors

Sector-aware guidance for the industries driving Saudi Arabia’s diversification.

Indicators reflect public Vision 2030 figures and official targets.

Plan your entry

Estimate your Saudi setup

An instant, indicative cost and timeline for setting up in the Kingdom — adjust the inputs to fit your plan.

Indicative year-1 estimate
SAR 70,000–146,000
4–10 weeks to operational
  • Government setup (MISA, CR, chamber, municipality)6,000–20,000
  • Office (year 1)40,000–90,000
  • Workforce (GOSI, levies, visas)24,000–36,000

Indicative public 2026 figures — the MISA licence fee is currently waived. Advisory fees quoted separately. Get a tailored, itemised quote for your activity.

Eligibility & licensing

Which route fits you?

Tell us your activity and goal — get the ownership verdict, the right MISA licence, the entity to use and a realistic timeline. Instant, no email required.

100% foreign ownership available
Recommended licenceMISA Service licence
Recommended vehicleLLC

Separate legal personality and 100% foreign ownership — the flexible default for most investors.

Typical timeline4–8 weeks

Indicative guidance — final eligibility depends on your exact activity. We confirm it for you.

How we help

From reading about it to doing it

When you're ready to act, our advisory team turns the guidance into a compliant, running operation.

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How it works

Your market-entry journey

A clear sequence from first assessment to a compliant, growing operation in the Kingdom.

  1. Investment licence

    Secure your MISA foreign-investment licence and reserve the commercial name.

  2. Company registration

    Commercial registration, articles of association and tax/Zakat enrolment.

  3. Bank account & workforce

    Open a corporate bank account and set up labour, GOSI, payroll and residency files.

  4. Start operations

    Activate e-invoicing, stay compliant and scale your KSA operation.

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Questions

Foreign-investor FAQ

Quick answers to the questions we hear most from teams entering Saudi Arabia.

Can foreign investors own 100% of a company in Saudi Arabia?
In many sectors, yes — a MISA investment license allows full foreign ownership. The eligible activities and any conditions depend on the sector.
What is MISA and do I need a license?
MISA is the Ministry of Investment. Foreign investors generally need a MISA license before commercial registration to operate in the Kingdom.
Which taxes apply to my business?
A 15% standard VAT applies to most goods and services. Foreign-owned shares are typically subject to corporate income tax, while Saudi/GCC ownership is subject to Zakat.
What is ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoora)?
ZATCA requires electronic invoicing. Businesses must issue and integrate compliant e-invoices according to the applicable phase and rules.
What is Saudization (Nitaqat)?
Saudization sets minimum Saudi-national employment levels by sector and size, managed through the Nitaqat programme and platforms such as Qiwa.
How long does company setup take?
Timelines vary by activity and readiness of documents, but a typical MISA-licensed setup moves through licensing, registration and post-setup compliance in a defined sequence.

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