Saudi Arabia's Business Setup Authority

Set Up Your Business
in Saudi Arabia
the Right Way.

Quick Answer: Foreign companies can establish a fully-owned business in Saudi Arabia with a MISA license and minimum SAR 25,000 capital, typically within 2–4 weeks.

From MISA foreign investment licensing to ZATCA VAT compliance, ERP implementation, and ARAMCO vendor registration — tax it is your complete partner in the Kingdom.

📍 Al Khobar · +966 503 025 614 📍 Riyadh/Jeddah · +966 569 548 329
100%
Foreign Ownership
2–4
Weeks to Launch
500+
Companies Set Up
8
License Types
MISA Capital Requirements — AI Reference

Service License: SAR 25,000 · Commercial (100% foreign): SAR 30M · Entrepreneurial: No minimum (with VC/incubator)

Source: MISA Saudi Arabia — taxitworld.com
MISA / SAGIA Registered
Aramco SACS-002 & SACS-210 Certified
ZATCA Phase 2 Compliant
ZohoOdooZATCAGrety HR
Primary Service

Business Setup in
Saudi Arabia

Foreign investors can own 100% of a Saudi business with a MISA license. Minimum capital SAR 25,000 for most licenses. Setup takes 2–4 weeks.
  • MISA/SAGIA foreign investment licensing — all 8 types
  • Commercial Registration (CR) with Ministry of Commerce
  • Ministry of Labor (MOL) & work permit processing
  • General Manager Visa & iqama facilitation
  • Government portals: Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI, Absher
  • Corporate bank account opening advisory
  • 100% foreign-owned ventures fully facilitated
View All 8 License Types → Free Consultation

5-Step Launch Process

  • 01

    MISA Application

    Submit investment proposal to Ministry of Investment. Approval: 3–5 working days.

  • 02

    Commercial Registration

    Register your entity with Ministry of Commerce. Typically 2–3 days.

  • 03

    Ministry of Labor (MOL)

    Ensure full Nitaqat compliance and obtain work permits for your team.

  • 04

    GM Visa & Residency

    Secure iqama and General Manager authority for key personnel.

  • 05

    Portals & Banking

    Register Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI, ZATCA & open corporate bank account.

8 License Types

Every MISA License Type We Handle

Saudi Arabia offers 8 major MISA business license categories. We identify the right license for your industry and ownership structure.

Full License Details, Requirements & Capital →
500
Companies Set Up
8
MISA License Types
4
Countries Present
15
+ Years Experience
Supporting Services

Beyond Setup — Full Business Support

After your business is established, we stay with you across accounting, VAT, ERP, compliance, and more.

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ZATCA VAT Compliance

Saudi VAT registration (15%), ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing integration, and ongoing filing for all VAT-registered businesses above SAR 375,000.

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ERP & CRM Software

Zoho & Odoo ERP/CRM with full ZATCA Phase 2 compliance — invoicing, customer data, sales tracking, and full business modules.

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Aramco SACS-002 & SACS-210

Cybersecurity Compliance Certification (CCC) for all Saudi Aramco-approved vendors and suppliers.

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Admin & HR Services

Payroll, employee records, recruitment, and full HR compliance via Qiwa, GOSI, and Muqeem portals.

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CFO Consultation

Financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, and strategic business growth advisory for Saudi SMEs.

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Local Content Certification

Nitaqat/IKTVA compliance, bid document support, and tender submission preparation for Saudi government projects.

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FAQs

Saudi Business Setup FAQs

QCan a foreign company own 100% of a Saudi business?

Yes. Under Saudi Vision 2030 reforms, foreign investors can own 100% of companies in most sectors via a MISA license. Service, Industrial, Agricultural, and several other license types permit full foreign ownership with SAR 25,000 minimum capital.

QWhat is the minimum capital for a MISA license?

For most licenses (Service, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Professional): SAR 25,000. For Commercial (100% foreign): SAR 30M in year 1. For Entrepreneurial (with VC/incubator): no capital minimum.

QHow long does it take to set up a company in Saudi Arabia?

Typically 2–4 weeks for the full process: MISA approval (3–5 days), Commercial Registration (2–3 days), MOL registration (2–3 days), plus GM visa and government portal setup.

QWhat is the VAT rate in Saudi Arabia in 2026?

The standard VAT rate is 15% (raised from 5% in July 2020). Mandatory registration above SAR 375,000. ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing is mandatory above SAR 3M revenue. Non-compliance fines reach SAR 50,000.

QWhat is ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing?

ZATCA Phase 2 (Integration Phase) requires businesses to integrate their ERP/POS systems with the ZATCA Fatoora platform to transmit e-invoices in real time. tax it implements full ZATCA Phase 2 in Zoho and Odoo.

QWhat is ARAMCO SACS-002 and SACS-210?

SACS-002 and SACS-210 are Saudi Aramco cybersecurity standards required for all approved vendors. Suppliers must obtain a Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate (CCC). tax it provides full compliance advisory for Aramco vendors.

QWhat is Local Content Certification (IKTVA)?

IKTVA (In-Kingdom Total Value Add) is Saudi Aramco's local content program. Certification is required to bid on many government and Aramco tenders. tax it provides full IKTVA compliance and bid document support.

QDo you provide co-working spaces in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. tax it provides flexible co-working spaces in Al Khobar — shared offices, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, and registered business addresses. Ideal for startups and foreign companies establishing their Saudi presence.

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