Investment & business in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is today one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, with a business environment expanding at the pace of Vision 2030. Here we gather the data and sector guides that help you decide — and we handle execution on your behalf.
Where is the market heading?
Source: announced Saudi Vision 2030 targets.
Sectors we help you enter
Every sector has its track and requirements — we summarise them for you and handle the procedure from start to issuance.
Company Formation
From CR registration to LLC formation and conversion between entities.
Browse servicesForeign Investment
MISA license, 100% foreign company, foreign branch, and joint ventures.
Browse servicesIndustry & Manufacturing
Industrial licenses, customs exemptions, and factory feasibility studies.
Browse servicesTourism & Hospitality
Hotel and serviced-apartment licenses and corporate tourism programs.
Browse servicesReal Estate
Offices, premises and property-search services for businesses.
Browse servicesPremium Residency
Residency products for investors and talent — no sponsor.
Browse servicesMeet the authorities… and how they serve you
An overview of the key government authorities an investor deals with, and Business Partner's role in handling them on your behalf.
Saudi Business Center
Ministry of CommerceWhat it does: The business-formation gateway: commercial registrations, trade names, articles of association, and annual confirmation.
How we serve you: We handle formation, amendments and renewals on your behalf.
Related servicesMinistry of Investment
MISAWhat it does: The regulator of foreign investment: investment licenses and market-entry tracks for the foreign investor.
How we serve you: We issue the investment license and set up your foreign entity.
Related servicesQiwa
Ministry of Human ResourcesWhat it does: Labor management platform: contract authentication, visas, sponsorship transfer, and Saudization indicators (Nitaqat).
How we serve you: We manage your Qiwa file and follow up your obligations.
Related servicesSocial Insurance
GOSIWhat it does: Registering subscribers, certificates, and insurance billing.
How we serve you: We register, update and follow up your subscriptions.
Related servicesZakat, Tax and Customs
ZATCAWhat it does: Tax registration, returns, and e-invoicing.
How we serve you: We handle registration, returns and tax compliance.
Related servicesSaudi Authority for Intellectual Property
SAIPWhat it does: Registration and protection of trademarks and intellectual property.
How we serve you: We register your trademark and transfer its ownership.
Related servicesMinistry of Industry & Mineral Resources
IndustrialWhat it does: Industrial and mining licenses and customs exemptions.
How we serve you: We issue your industrial license and follow up with the ministry.
Related servicesMuqeem / Absher Business
PassportsWhat it does: Issuing and renewing residencies, exit-and-re-entry visas, and managing labor data.
How we serve you: We manage your employees' residency and visa procedures.
Related servicesQuick knowledge guides
Practical excerpts from Business Partner's knowledge base. For the full version tailored to your case, ask the smart agent.
Foreign company or Gulf company?
A Gulf national is treated almost like a Saudi (no customs duties between GCC states), while a foreign company needs a MISA license and attested documents. We identify the right track for your nationality and activity.
Read more Knowledge guideIndustrial license: preliminary or final?
The preliminary license is for planning and setup stages; the final is for factories ready to operate and produce. Both may grant customs exemptions on equipment and raw materials.
Read more Knowledge guidePremium Residency: which product fits you?
Permanent with a one-time fee or renewable annual, plus category products (talent, skill, investor, entrepreneur, property owner). The smart agent recommends the best fit for your financial situation.
Read more Knowledge guideWhy a feasibility study first?
It's a core requirement for an industrial license and Industrial Fund financing, and helps you secure funding from banks and investors through financial, marketing and technical analysis.
Read more Knowledge guideRemote trademark registration
Individuals and companies inside and outside the Kingdom can register their marks with SAIP without attending in person, with 10-year renewable protection.
Read more Knowledge guideContractor classification & the government projects gateway
A classification certificate is a core requirement for participating in major government projects, reflecting your financial, technical and administrative capabilities.
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