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TGA Services in
Saudi Arabia

Navigating the Transport General Authority regulations. We specialize in Logistics, Freight, and Transportation licensing via the Naql and Bayan platforms.

Get Logistics License

Saudi Arabia represents a global logistics hub connecting three continents. To operate within this massive supply chain network, businesses must be licensed by the Transport General Authority (TGA), ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and digital integration.

Role of TGA

The TGA is the regulatory body for land, railway, and maritime transport in the Kingdom. It issues licenses for all commercial transportation activities and enforces compliance through digital platforms.

Naql & Bayan: TGA services are digital-first. 'Naql' is the licensing portal, while 'Bayan' creates digital waybills to track every shipment in real-time.

Key Licensing Categories

We facilitate licenses for various transport sectors:

  • 🚛
    Logistics Services Comprehensive license for 3PL providers, warehousing, and last-mile delivery.
  • 📦
    Freight Forwarding License for intermediaries arranging cargo movement without owning assets.
  • 🚗
    Car Rental Category A, B, and C licenses for vehicle rental businesses.
  • 🚌
    Public Transport Operation of buses, taxis, and ride-hailing applications.

Licensing Framework

Obtaining a TGA license involves both corporate and asset compliance.

1
Financial Guarantee Providing a bank guarantee to TGA (amount varies by activity, e.g., 250k - 5M SAR).
2
Asset Validation Ensuring vehicles meet age/spec requirements and are registered in TGA systems.
3
Platform Integration Linking your ERP/systems with the Bayan platform for automated waybill generation.
4
Issuance Receiving the activity license, renewable on an annual basis.

Specialized Activities

  • Electronic Brokerage (Apps)
  • Vehicle Towing Services
  • Educational Transport

Compliance Essentials

TGA compliance extends beyond just the paper license:

Tracking

Installation of AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) and sensors on all fleet vehicles.

Saudization

Adherence to strict localization quotas for driver and operational roles.

Insurance

Comprehensive vehicle and cargo insurance policies must be active.

Why Get Certified?

  • Avoid Fines Operating without a TGA license or waybill carries heavy penalties (up to 5,000 SAR per violation).
  • Government Contracts Only licensed carriers are eligible to bid for government logistics tenders.
  • Operational Efficiency Use of the Bayan platform streamlines customs clearance and proof of delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bayan is the unified electronic platform for issuing goods transport manifests (waybills). Every commercial shipment in Saudi Arabia must generate a Bayan waybill.
Yes, most TGA licenses (like Car Rental or Transport of Goods) require a municipal license for a physical location suitable for operations and vehicle parking.
The rules are strict. Heavy Truck driving and Ride-hailing are largely restricted to Saudis. You must check the specific Nitaqat requirements for your activity.
Licenses are typically issued for 1 to 5 years, depending on the activity and the bank guarantee provided.

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