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- Who We Serve
Business Setup and Compliance Services in Saudi Arabia
From MISA licensing and company formation to payroll, Saudization, and ongoing PRO support — one partner for everything your business needs to operate in the Kingdom.
- Sectors
Industries We Support Across Saudi Arabia
From manufacturing and logistics to F&B, IT, and green energy — we support foreign companies across every major sector in the Kingdom.
Manufacturing
Construction
F&B
Finance
Automotive
Green Industries
Retail
Logistics
Events
IT & Tech
Consulting
Pharma
Furniture
Cosmetics
Luxury
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- FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Setup in Saudi Arabia
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Most foreign company setups in Saudi Arabia take 4 to 8 weeks from document submission to licence issuance. The exact timeline depends on your company structure — an LLC typically moves faster than a branch office — and how quickly your documents are ready. The process involves obtaining a MISA foreign investment licence, completing your commercial registration with the Ministry of Commerce, and registering with ZATCA and GOSI. Saudi Business Hub will give you a specific timeline after your free assessment.
A MISA licence is the foreign investment licence issued by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. It is the mandatory first step for any foreign company or investor wanting to legally establish and operate a business in the Kingdom. Without MISA approval, you cannot obtain a commercial registration, open a bank account, hire staff, or access government services. The MISA portal has digitised much of the process, but navigating the requirements and documentation correctly requires local expertise.
Business setup costs in Saudi Arabia typically range from SAR 65,000 to SAR 300,000 in the first year, depending on your company structure, sector, and specific requirements. Government fees include the MISA licence fee (approximately SAR 12,000), commercial registration, Chamber of Commerce subscription, and sector-specific permits. Our free assessment includes a full, transparent cost breakdown with no hidden fees so you can plan accurately before committing.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Most foreign company setups in Saudi Arabia take 4 to 8 weeks from document submission to licence issuance. The exact timeline depends on your company structure — an LLC typically moves faster than a branch office — and how quickly your documents are ready. The process involves obtaining a MISA foreign investment licence, completing your commercial registration with the Ministry of Commerce, and registering with ZATCA and GOSI. Saudi Business Hub will give you a specific timeline after your free assessment.
A MISA licence is the foreign investment licence issued by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. It is the mandatory first step for any foreign company or investor wanting to legally establish and operate a business in the Kingdom. Without MISA approval, you cannot obtain a commercial registration, open a bank account, hire staff, or access government services. The MISA portal has digitised much of the process, but navigating the requirements and documentation correctly requires local expertise.
Business setup costs in Saudi Arabia typically range from SAR 65,000 to SAR 300,000 in the first year, depending on your company structure, sector, and specific requirements. Government fees include the MISA licence fee (approximately SAR 12,000), commercial registration, Chamber of Commerce subscription, and sector-specific permits. Our free assessment includes a full, transparent cost breakdown with no hidden fees so you can plan accurately before committing.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Most foreign company setups in Saudi Arabia take 4 to 8 weeks from document submission to licence issuance. The exact timeline depends on your company structure — an LLC typically moves faster than a branch office — and how quickly your documents are ready. The process involves obtaining a MISA foreign investment licence, completing your commercial registration with the Ministry of Commerce, and registering with ZATCA and GOSI. Saudi Business Hub will give you a specific timeline after your free assessment.
A MISA licence is the foreign investment licence issued by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. It is the mandatory first step for any foreign company or investor wanting to legally establish and operate a business in the Kingdom. Without MISA approval, you cannot obtain a commercial registration, open a bank account, hire staff, or access government services. The MISA portal has digitised much of the process, but navigating the requirements and documentation correctly requires local expertise.
Business setup costs in Saudi Arabia typically range from SAR 65,000 to SAR 300,000 in the first year, depending on your company structure, sector, and specific requirements. Government fees include the MISA licence fee (approximately SAR 12,000), commercial registration, Chamber of Commerce subscription, and sector-specific permits. Our free assessment includes a full, transparent cost breakdown with no hidden fees so you can plan accurately before committing.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Most foreign company setups in Saudi Arabia take 4 to 8 weeks from document submission to licence issuance. The exact timeline depends on your company structure — an LLC typically moves faster than a branch office — and how quickly your documents are ready. The process involves obtaining a MISA foreign investment licence, completing your commercial registration with the Ministry of Commerce, and registering with ZATCA and GOSI. Saudi Business Hub will give you a specific timeline after your free assessment.
A MISA licence is the foreign investment licence issued by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. It is the mandatory first step for any foreign company or investor wanting to legally establish and operate a business in the Kingdom. Without MISA approval, you cannot obtain a commercial registration, open a bank account, hire staff, or access government services. The MISA portal has digitised much of the process, but navigating the requirements and documentation correctly requires local expertise.
Business setup costs in Saudi Arabia typically range from SAR 65,000 to SAR 300,000 in the first year, depending on your company structure, sector, and specific requirements. Government fees include the MISA licence fee (approximately SAR 12,000), commercial registration, Chamber of Commerce subscription, and sector-specific permits. Our free assessment includes a full, transparent cost breakdown with no hidden fees so you can plan accurately before committing.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Most foreign company setups in Saudi Arabia take 4 to 8 weeks from document submission to licence issuance. The exact timeline depends on your company structure — an LLC typically moves faster than a branch office — and how quickly your documents are ready. The process involves obtaining a MISA foreign investment licence, completing your commercial registration with the Ministry of Commerce, and registering with ZATCA and GOSI. Saudi Business Hub will give you a specific timeline after your free assessment.
A MISA licence is the foreign investment licence issued by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. It is the mandatory first step for any foreign company or investor wanting to legally establish and operate a business in the Kingdom. Without MISA approval, you cannot obtain a commercial registration, open a bank account, hire staff, or access government services. The MISA portal has digitised much of the process, but navigating the requirements and documentation correctly requires local expertise.
Business setup costs in Saudi Arabia typically range from SAR 65,000 to SAR 300,000 in the first year, depending on your company structure, sector, and specific requirements. Government fees include the MISA licence fee (approximately SAR 12,000), commercial registration, Chamber of Commerce subscription, and sector-specific permits. Our free assessment includes a full, transparent cost breakdown with no hidden fees so you can plan accurately before committing.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.
Saudization — officially known as the Nitaqat system — is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalisation policy that requires companies to employ a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals. The required quota varies by sector and company size. Failure to meet your Nitaqat classification restricts your ability to sponsor expatriate visas and access government services. Compliance involves registering on the Qiwa and Mudad platforms, meeting WPS payroll obligations, and potentially accessing HRDF salary support programmes. Saudi Business Hub manages full Saudization compliance on your behalf.