Regulatory Framework
Understanding the key authorities governing your business journey in Saudi Arabia.
Investment Ministry
MISA
Foreign investment licenses (SAGIA), 100% ownership, and incentives.
Commerce Ministry
MCI
Commercial Registration (CR), trade names, and corporate governance.
Tax & Customs
ZATCA
VAT registration, E-invoicing (Fatoora), and zakat compliance.
Human Resources
MHRSD
Labor law compliance, Saudization (Nitaqat), and visa quotas.
Labor Platform
Qiwa
Digital employment contracts, work permits, and employee transfers.
Central Bank
SAMA
Banking licenses, Fintech Sandbox, and financial institution regulation.
Capital Markets
CMA
Investment banking licensing, wealth management, and securities.
Competition
GAC
Merger control (economic concentration) and antitrust clearance.
Food & Drug
SFDA
Product registration, import permits, and medical device regulations.
Transport
TGA
Logistics licensing, freight forwarding, and transport compliance.
Industry & Mining
MIMR
Industrial licenses, factory setup, and mining concessions.
Real Estate
REGA
Property development, brokerage (Wafi), and off-plan sales.
Data & AI
SDAIA
PDPL data privacy compliance and AI governance frameworks.
Cybersecurity
NCA
Essential cybersecurity controls (ECC) and digital defense standards.
Municipal
MOMRAH
Commercial licenses (Baladi), site permits, and compliance.
Social Insurance
GOSI
Employee registration, social security, and Saudization (Nitaqat).