Market Entry Pathways

Choose the legal structure that fits your business strategy.

Service License

Most Common

For consulting, IT, marketing, and professional services. 100% foreign ownership allowed.

Key Requirements

Audited Financial Statements
Commercial Registration (Home Country)
No Minimum Capital (for most activities)

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Entrepreneur License

High Growth

Designed for startups and individual innovators to launch in the Kingdom.

Key Requirements

Innovative Business Plan
Venture Capital Support letter
Patent (if applicable)

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Industrial License

Incentivized

For manufacturing, heavy industry, and assembly operations.

Key Requirements

Technical Specifications
Environmental Impact Assessment
MODON Land Allocation

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Regional HQ

Tax Benefits

For multinational groups establishing their MENA center in Riyadh.

Key Requirements

Presence in 2+other countries
15 Staff in Riyadh (within 1 year)
Specific RHQ License application

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Your Entry Journey

From application to operation in 4 streamlined steps.

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Preparation

Entity structuring, trade name reservation, and Articles of Association (AoA).

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Licensing

MISA Investment License issuance and Commercial Registration (CR).

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Gov. Relations

General Manager visa issuance, bank account opening, and tax registration.

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Operations

Office setup, recruitment, and full operational launch.

Why Invest Now?

100% Foreign Ownership

Unlike many other regions, Saudi Arabia allows full foreign ownership across most sectors, giving you complete control of your business entity.

0% Personal Income Tax

Maximize your earnings with one of the most competitive tax regimes in the G20.

Strategic Hub

Access to Asia, Europe, and Africa within a 6-hour flight.

Seamless Digital Government

Fully digitized platforms (Etimad, Qiwa, Muqeem) for effortless compliance.

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