BUSINESS SETUP
SAUDI ARABIA

Set up a 100% foreign owned company in Saudi Arabia. We provide expert company formation solutions that will safeguard and maintain control of your company and group’s presence in Saudi Arabia. Save time and money by setting up your business in Saudi Arabia with Creation Business Consultants.

EXPERT BUSINESS
SETUP IN SAUDI ARABIA

COMPLETE COMPANY SETUP SERVICES

  • 100% control of your Saudi Arabia business
  • Low paid-up capital requirement options available 
  • Guidance on the correct structure for your business needs
  • Physical presence is not required to set-up your KSA company
  • 20+ combined years of KSA company formation, western owned & managed
  • Preparation of corporate documents to establish a Saudi entity
  • End-to-end support for licensing and registration applications
  • General Manager residency (Iqama) visa application support
  • Assistance with Saudi corporate bank account opening
  • Post incorporation services including tax, accounting, and payroll
  • UK, Irish and Australian Saudi Arabia company formation experts

SAUDI ARABIA COMPANY FORMATION PROCESS JOURNEY

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PREPARE COMPANY INCORPORATION DOCUMENTATION

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PREPARE AND SUPPORT THE MISA REGISTRATION APPLICATION

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FINALIZE LEGAL COMPANY DOCUMENTATION – ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION


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PREPARE COMPANY INCORPORATION DOCUMENTATION


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PREPARE AND SUPPORT THE MISA REGISTRATION APPLICATION


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FINALIZE LEGAL COMPANY DOCUMENTATION – ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

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AUTHORITY REVIEW AND, IF APPROVED, ISSUE OF THE COMMERCIAL REGISTRATION

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SELECT BUSINESS PREMISES & REGISTER NATIONAL ADDRESS

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COMPLETE POST INCORPORATION REGISTRATIONS


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AUTHORITY REVIEW AND, IF APPROVED, ISSUE OF THE COMMERCIAL REGISTRATION


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SELECT BUSINESS PREMISES & REGISTER NATIONAL ADDRESS


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COMPLETE POST INCORPORATION REGISTRATIONS

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GENERAL MANAGER (GM) VISITS KSA TO COMPLETE RESIDENCY (IQAMA) VISA

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REGISTER GM ON THE COMPANY BOOKS & WITH GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES

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MEET WITH BANK TO SIGN & APPLY FOR KSA CORPORATE BANK ACCOUNT

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GENERAL MANAGER (GM) VISITS KSA TO COMPLETE RESIDENCY (IQAMA) VISA

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REGISTER GM ON THE COMPANY BOOKS & WITH GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES


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MEET WITH BANK TO SIGN & APPLY FOR KSA CORPORATE BANK ACCOUNT

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SAUDI ARABIA
LEGAL ENTITY
STRUCTURES


THE MAIN FORMS OF LEGAL ENTITIES IN SAUDI ARABIA ARE:

    • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    • Branch of a Foreign Company
    • Joint Stock Company (JSC)
    • General partnership
    • Technical and scientific services office 
    • The Establishment
    • Regional Headquarters (RHQ)

Shareholding structure and paid-up capital requirements will differ depending on business activity and the legal form. 

WHY YOU SHOULD FORM A COMPANY IN SAUDI ARABIA

$ 29,920
GDP Per Capita
$ 29,920
GDP Per Capita
15.36 Million
Saudi labour force
15.36 Million
Saudi labour force
36.95 Million
Total Population
36.95 Million
Total Population
$389 Billion
FDI inward stock
$389 Billion
FDI inward stock

SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS SETUP FAQ’S

Working with experienced advisers who understand Saudi licensing and registration procedures can help businesses prepare documentation, coordinate applications and avoid unnecessary administrative delays. Processing times vary according to the activity, application requirements and the relevant authority’s review.

Reach out to our team for more details on Saudi company setup, by email [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240.

The Saudi government has introduced an incentive to assist with company formation and attract foreign investors. When starting a Saudi company within the first year, the initial company registration and set up fees are reduced by two thirds which is appealing to new market entrants. 

Our team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about Saudi company setup. Contact us by email [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240.

It is recommended to seek professional expert services to set up a Saudi company. This will greatly reduce time, costs and streamline the company set up process. Creation Business Consultants experts will guide you towards the right solution to plan and complete all company formation and post company formation formalities. 

It is essential that your consultants have a registered company and staff in Saudi Arabia to assist with this process. 

To learn more about our services and how we can assist with setting up a company in Saudi Arabia, email [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240.

Creation Business Consultants supports Saudi company registration and establishment, including Commercial Registration applications, Chamber of Commerce membership and registration with the relevant employment, social insurance and tax authorities. We prepare documentation, coordinate submissions and liaise with the relevant authorities. We also support corporate bank account applications and General Manager and employee Iqama applications. Registration, residency and banking decisions remain with the relevant authorities and banks.

To learn more about our services and how we can assist with setting up a company in Saudi Arabia, email [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240.

Non-Saudi nationals can own 100% of their company in Saudi Arabia. As part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 there are many benefits for having an entity and / or its headquarters set up in Saudi Arabia. For more information contact [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240 to discuss your Saudi company formation plans.

Yes, foreigners can apply to set up a business in Saudi Arabia and have 100% ownership. Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) will issue a business license to foreign investors. However, certain business activities may require Saudi participation in the form of a local partner. Contact a member of our team for your free no commitment consultation on [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240.

When starting a business in Saudi Arabia, there are some business activity restrictions that apply to foreigners. Restricted business activities include consulting (non-applicable to certain management consulting activities) medical, military sector, recruitment, oil exploration, drilling and production, real estate investment in Makkah and Madina. The most common licenses we assist with registration in KSA fall under services, trading and industrial. Contact a member of our team for your free no commitment consultation on [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240 and we will guide you towards the correct business activity for your Saudi company incorporation. 

The documents required to set up a Saudi company will vary depending on the company structure. The initial list of documents required (but not limited to) include:

  • Company trade license copy or equivalent (most recent);
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association (include copies of any amendments/changes);
  • Resolution and Power of Attorney (detailing intentions to setup a Saudi entity); and 
  • Shareholder’s, Directors, and authorised signatories’ passport copies.

Our team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about Saudi company setup. Contact us by email [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240.

The process begins with an assessment of the proposed activities, ownership and structure. Creation Business Consultants then prepares and coordinates the required applications, including the application to the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia where applicable. The relevant authorities review the applications and, if approved, issue the Commercial Registration. Creation Business Consultants can then support post-formation registrations, the corporate bank account application and the General Manager’s Iqama application.

Reach out to our team for more details on Saudi company setup, by email [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240.

Creation Business Consultants can prepare and coordinate the Saudi company-registration process on the client’s behalf where permitted. The relevant authorities assess the applications and issue the Commercial Registration and any residency documentation. The nominated General Manager may need to visit Saudi Arabia for required in-person steps. Creation Business Consultants can coordinate the Iqama application and support the corporate bank-account application process.

For more information on Saudi company setup, please email [email protected] or call KSA +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240.

The investment for establishing a Saudi entity will vary according to the license type, shareholding structure and business activities. For a free no commitment consultation for Saudi business set up, contact via email  [email protected] or call +966 56 865 2329 UAE +971 4 878 6240 and a member of our team will guide you on the options available, processes and the  investment criteria.

HOW CAN OUR SAUDI BUSINESS SETUP CONSULTANTS HELP YOU?

Complete assistance with KSA business formation, enabling your business to be operational as soon as possible.

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Expert
Consultation

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Business Review
& Strategy

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Commercial Registration,
Corporate Banking & Visa Processing Support

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