Saudi Arabia now permits 100% foreign ownership across most economic activities through the Ministry of Investment (MISA). For the majority of service, trading, and industrial activities, a local partner is no longer required — the question is which licence and structure fit your plan.
Eligibility is activity-specific
A short list of activities remains restricted or reserved, and a few require minimum capital or track-record conditions. We confirm eligibility against the ISIC activity you intend to register before any commitment.
Structure before you file
The licence is the start, not the finish: commercial registration, Articles of Association, a corporate bank account, and Saudization planning all follow. Sequencing them correctly avoids weeks of avoidable delay.