Foreign Investment License in Saudi Arabia

November 4, 2022

What are the steps to set up a company in KSA?

Firstly, we advise to seek a legal opinion on the requirements of your activity that you will need to practice in KSA. Many activities require certain period of experience, while many do not, so knowing this would be a key for an informed decision on the process going further

Secondly, you would need to prepare the documents needed and then have your lawyer properly submitting the application to the competent authority.

After procuring the license, you would need to complete the post incorporation processes, such us opening the required accounts before the relevant authorities, like ZATCA, GOSI and others.

How long does take to incorporate my foreign owned company in Saudi Arabia

Around 6-8 weeks.

How much does it cost to set up my company in Saudi Arabia

For the first year, you would need to pay SAR 12000 for the Foreign Investment License, and an amount of 62,000 thereafter. You would also need to pay around SAR 7000 for the CR issuance, and MoA/AoA formalization.