Navigating Saudi Arabia’s regulatory landscape requires accuracy, legal compliance, and local expertise. Live and Work Saudi Arabia provides a full suite of services designed to make your market entry fast, transparent, and hassle-free.
Secure your Ministry of Investment (MISA) license and corporate sponsorship hassle-free.
LLC, Branch Office, Joint Venture & RHQ Setup
Articles of Association (AoA) Draft & Notarization
Commercial Registration (CR) Issuance
Secure foreign investment licenses smoothly through the Ministry of Investment (MISA).
Service, Industrial, Trading & Entrepreneurship Licenses
Regulatory Sector Approvals (Balady, Civil Defense, SFDA)
Fast-Track MISA License Renewal & Amendments
Open corporate bank accounts quickly with leading Tier-1 Saudi and international banks.
Account Opening Setup & KYC Documentation Support
Direct Liaison with Saudi Corporate Banking Relationship Managers
Multi-Currency & Cross-Border Payment Account Setup
Secure fully registered commercial addresses and physical/virtual office spaces in Riyadh & KSA.
Commercial Lease Registration (Ejar Platform)
Serviced Offices, Coworking & Executive Suites
National Address Registration for Regulatory Compliance
Manage government portals, employee visas, and labor compliance through local Saudi specialists.
Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, & MHRSD Management
Investor Visas, Work Visas & Resident Permits (Iqama)
Saudization (Nitaqat) Compliance Strategy
Ensure complete compliance with ZATCA tax laws, VAT filing, and e-invoicing mandates.
VAT Registration & Periodic Return Filing
ZATCA E-Invoicing (Fatoora) Integration Support
Corporate Income Tax & Zakat Advisory
Yes. Under updated Saudi investment laws and Vision 2030, foreign investors and international corporate entities can hold 100% foreign ownership in most commercial, industrial, technical, and service sectors upon obtaining a MISA (Ministry of Investment) license. Certain restricted sectors may still require a local Saudi partner or joint venture.
The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the most popular choice for foreign investors due to its operational flexibility and limited liability protection. Other available structures include a Branch of a Foreign Company (ideal for existing global firms), a Joint Stock Company, or a Regional Headquarters (RHQ).
Securing initial approvals and issuing your MISA license typically takes between 3 to 10 business days. The complete operational setup—which includes Articles of Association (AoA) notarization, Commercial Registration (CR), corporate bank account opening, and GRO portal registration—usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.
The primary required documents include:
A copy of the parent company’s Commercial Registration (attested by the Saudi Embassy).
Audited financial statements of the parent company for the last financial year.
A formal board resolution authorizing market entry and appointing a legal representative.
Passport copies of company directors and authorized signatories.
Yes, a verified commercial address registered on the Ejar platform (Saudi rental network) and linked to a National Address is legally required. Depending on your business license type, you can opt for serviced offices, executive private offices, or approved virtual/co-working space solutions.
To open a corporate bank account with major Saudi banks (e.g., SNB, Al Rajhi, Riyad Bank), you must present your MISA License, Commercial Registration (CR), Articles of Association, National Address certificate, and the General Manager’s valid Iqama or Saudi visa.
GRO (Government Relations Officer) services handle all government compliance and employee immigration affairs. We manage setup and daily operations across essential portals including Qiwa (Ministry of Labor), Muqeem (Passport Directorate), Absher, GOSI (Social Insurance), and MHRSD.
Saudization (Nitaqat) is a national policy requiring businesses to hire a specific percentage of Saudi nationals based on their industry sector and company size. New foreign companies receive temporary grace periods, after which our GRO specialists help structure your team to maintain compliance in the high-tier Nitaqat zones.
Mandatory VAT registration (15%) is required if your taxable annual revenue exceeds SAR 375,000. Voluntary registration is available for revenues exceeding SAR 187,500. Registered companies must also comply with ZATCA Phase 2 E-Invoicing (Fatoora) integration.
Absolutely. Beyond company setup, we provide long-term corporate maintenance, including annual MISA license renewals, ZATCA tax filing, GRO/Iqama renewals, payroll management, and corporate secretarial assistance.
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Contact our team today for a tailormade consultation and step-by-step roadmap for entering the Saudi market.
