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DOCUMENT REVIEW & COMPLIANCE CHECK
Review of your documents and initial assessment of the requirements applicable to your proposed business setup.
Saudi Arabia presents significant opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to establish a presence in the Kingdom.
But setting up a business involves navigating registrations, documentation, government procedures and activity-specific requirements.
From initial document review to incorporation and key post-registration processes, our team provides professional support to help you understand the requirements and coordinate your business setup journey.
Saudi Arabia is undergoing one of the region's most significant economic transformations.
Driven by Vision 2030, major infrastructure investment, economic diversification and growing international participation, the Kingdom is creating new opportunities for businesses across multiple sectors.
Establish a presence in the GCC's largest economy and access a substantial domestic market with opportunities across consumer, business and government sectors.
Saudi Arabia has introduced major investment and regulatory reforms, with foreign ownership available across many business activities, subject to applicable regulations and requirements.
The Kingdom's economic transformation is creating opportunities across:
Large-scale development, infrastructure and economic diversification programmes are creating opportunities for both local and international businesses.
Saudi Arabia's location connects businesses to major markets across the GCC, Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa, making the Kingdom an increasingly important base for regional expansion.
With Vision 2030 continuing to reshape the economy and Saudi Arabia preparing to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, further opportunities are expected across infrastructure, construction, tourism, hospitality, transportation, technology, events and related sectors.
Business opportunities, ownership structures, incentives and regulatory requirements vary by activity, investor profile and applicable regulations.
Review of your documents and initial assessment of the requirements applicable to your proposed business setup.
Professional assistance with the MISA investment licence application process for eligible non-Saudi investors.
Assistance with company incorporation and Commercial Registration issuance.
Support with applicable government registrations, including:
Assistance with opening a corporate bank account and issuing the General Manager Visa, subject to applicable requirements.
Continued corporate support and PRO services after incorporation to help keep your business processes organised and compliant.
THE PROCESS
Share your business details and required documents.
We review your requirements, eligibility and applicable procedures.
We assist with the MISA investment licence application and company incorporation process.
We assist with Commercial Registration and applicable government registrations.
We assist with key post-incorporation requirements, including bank account and General Manager Visa processes.
Continue with AIFA for ongoing corporate and PRO support.
Riyadh-based support for your Saudi business setup journey.
From document review and incorporation to key government registrations and post-incorporation support.
We help you understand and navigate the requirements applicable to your business activity.
Our support extends beyond registration to help you prepare for the practical requirements of establishing your business.
Our relationship can continue after incorporation through corporate, PRO, finance and advisory support.
Associated support is available through our network in Dubai and India, where applicable.
Already living or operating in Saudi Arabia and planning to establish your own business?
Considering Saudi Arabia as your next market?
We support entrepreneurs and businesses from the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt and other regional markets exploring opportunities in the Kingdom.
Planning to enter Saudi Arabia from the UK, USA, India or another international market?
Talk to our team about the applicable setup pathway for your business.
FROM SETUP TO GROWTH
Once your business is established, AIFA can continue supporting your accounting, compliance and financial management requirements.
TIMELINE
APPROX. 2–4 WEEKS*
The estimated timeline for completing the incorporation process is approximately 2–4 weeks, subject to receipt of all duly legalised documents and completion of applicable requirements.
*Timelines are indicative and may vary depending on the business activity, documentation, government processing and applicable approvals.
Establishing a business is only the beginning. Your business may also have ongoing tax, compliance and employment-related obligations.
Applicable VAT requirements should be assessed based on your business circumstances.
Corporate tax obligations depend on the nature and circumstances of the business.
Saudization requirements may apply depending on the business activity and applicable regulations.
REGIONAL SUPPORT
Saudi Operations & Client Support
Partner / Associated Support
Partner / Associated Support
HAVE A QUESTION?
AIFA primarily supports eligible non-Saudi entrepreneurs, investors and businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in Saudi Arabia.
Eligibility and requirements depend on the investor profile, proposed business activity and applicable regulations. Contact AIFA for an initial assessment.
Potentially, subject to the applicable requirements, business structure, activity and investor eligibility. AIFA can help you understand the relevant setup pathway.
This depends on the proposed business activity, investor profile and applicable regulations. AIFA can help clarify the requirements relevant to your case.
The consultancy fee covers professional support including document review, MISA investment licence application, incorporation and CR, applicable government registrations, bank account assistance, GM Visa assistance and ongoing corporate/PRO support.
No. Government and third-party fees are separate from AIFA's consultancy fee. The current estimated government fee is approximately SAR 8,000, subject to applicable requirements.
The estimated timeframe for MISA licensing and Commercial Registration issuance is approximately 2–4 weeks, subject to receipt of duly legalised documents and applicable requirements.
Additional time may be required for bank account opening, visa processing and government platform registrations.
AIFA provides professional consultancy and process assistance. MISA and other relevant government authorities issue registrations, licences and approvals subject to their respective requirements and decisions.
Yes. AIFA assists with the corporate bank account opening process and related requirements. Final account opening is subject to the bank's approval and requirements.
Yes. AIFA provides assistance with the applicable General Manager Visa process after the relevant business setup requirements are completed.
AIFA can continue supporting your business through corporate and PRO services, as well as accounting, VAT/ZATCA, payroll, financial reporting and advisory services.
Let's discuss your business, requirements and setup pathway.
*For business enquiries only.