Business Licensing in Saudi Arabia

Establish a manufacturing enterprise and undertake associated activities. Furthermore, secure full ownership of the business. The requirements for this permit are as follows: 

• The company ought to have been operating for more than a year outside of Saudi Arabia. 
• A minimum share capital of SAR 50,000. 
• A certified copy of the shareholding partner's commercial registration from the Saudi Embassy. 
• The Saudi Embassy has authenticated the financial statements of a foreign company from the previous year.

Suitable for international real estate development firms with land and construction expenses exceeding 30 million SAR, where the investment is based outside the urban areas of Mecca and Medina. The requirements for this permit are as follows: 

• A certified copy of the shareholding partner's commercial registration from the Saudi Embassy. 
• The Saudi Embassy has authenticated the financial statements of a foreign company from the previous year.

Saudi Arabia allows foreign businesses to participate in agricultural and animal production-related economic ventures. Foreign companies are able to take full ownership, which supports the growth and progress of the kingdom's food production industry. The requirements for this permit are as follows: 

• The company ought to have been operating for more than a year outside of Saudi Arabia. 
• A minimum investment of SAR 25,000. 
• A certified copy of the shareholding partner's commercial registration from the Saudi Embassy. 
• The Saudi Embassy has authenticated the financial statements of a foreign company from the previous year.

Foreign entrepreneurs aiming to grow their ventures in sectors like restaurants, IT, marketing, healthcare, and beyond can secure full ownership to diversify their operations in the region. The requirements for this permit are as follows: 

• The company ought to have been operating for more than a year outside of Saudi Arabia. 
• A minimum investment of SAR 50,000. 
• A certified copy of the shareholding partner's commercial registration from the Saudi Embassy. 
• The Saudi Embassy has authenticated the financial statements of a foreign company from the previous year.

Ideal for enterprises offering professional services like law, consulting, taxation, and similar fields. This permit also grants you full ownership rights. The requirements for this permit are as follows: 

• The organisation has branches in four countries, indicating an international presence. 
• Each branch must have a share capital of 10 million SAR to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. This establishes a stable financial foundation for responsible business activities. 
• Possess more than seven years of experience in the marketplace.

Tailored for startups, the permit provides numerous benefits, such as streamlined regulations, reduced expenses, and support programs from the government. This allows businesses to expand their presence in the market. The requirements for this permit are as follows: 

• The business owner should either have VC sponsorship, a patented idea, or a letter of support from a government agency like MISA, PIF, CODE, KAUST, TDF, etc. 
• A letter of recommendation from an incubator for startups

Ideal for entrepreneurs aiming to enter the mining sector in Saudi Arabia. It provides full ownership of the enterprise. The requirements for this permit are as follows: 

• The company ought to have been operating for more than a year outside of Saudi Arabia. 
• A minimum investment of SAR 25,000. 
• A certified copy of the shareholding partner's commercial registration from the Saudi Embassy. 
• The Saudi Embassy has authenticated the financial statements of a foreign company from the previous year.

Use this permit to export and import goods in Saudi Arabia. It is suitable for businesses looking to partner with a Saudi shareholder or seeking full ownership. However, the requirements for each option will vary. 

Partnership requirements: 

• A SAR 26,666,666M capital investment was made in the first year. 
• Foreign investors cannot own shares worth less than SAR 20 million. 

Full ownership requirements: 

• The organisation has branches in three countries outside KSA, indicating an international presence. 
• An initial capital investment of no less than SAR 30 million in the first year. 
• An investment of SAR 170 million will be made in the Saudi company over the next five years.