Set Up Your Business in Saudi Arabia With 100% Ownership
From MISA investment approval and Commercial Registration to residence permits, GOSI and your corporate bank account, MSZ handles your full Saudi company formation, with teams in Riyadh and Dubai.
- 100% foreign ownership in most sectors
- MISA license, CR and government approvals managed for you
- Saudization, GOSI and residence permits handled
- On-the-ground team in Riyadh and Dubai
Get Your Free Saudi Setup Plan
Tell us what you want to set up in the Kingdom. An MSZ specialist maps your MISA route and calls you back within 2 hours.
Partners with Govt. Agencies
Your Route Into the Saudi Market
MISA license, branch or regional HQ? We confirm the right structure for your activity in a free call.
MISA Investment License (LLC)
The standard route for most investors
Register with the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and form a 100% foreign-owned LLC, the most popular structure for trading and services.
100% ownership
Branch of a Foreign Company
Extend your company into KSA
Operate in the Kingdom under your parent company's name, ideal for established firms wanting a direct Saudi presence.
Parent identity
Regional Headquarters (RHQ)
Base your MENA operations in Riyadh
Qualify for the RHQ program to access major tax incentives and government-contract eligibility for multinationals.
Tax incentives
Entrepreneur & Startup
For founders entering the Kingdom
A streamlined entry route for entrepreneurs and early-stage companies looking to build and scale in Saudi Arabia.
Startup route
Saudization & Iqamas
GOSI, Qiwa & Iqama handled
We set up your GOSI, Qiwa and residence-permit quotas, process your GM Iqama and put your Saudization plan in place.
Compliance ready
Corporate Bank Account
Saudi business banking, sorted
We support your application and introductions to open a Saudi corporate bank account so you can transact from day one.
Bank-ready fileWhy Saudi Arabia
Why set up in Saudi Arabia now?
Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East and the centre of Vision 2030, a national programme opening sectors to foreign investment, simplifying company formation and building new industries, cities and tourism. For most activities you can now own 100% of your company through a MISA investment licence, with no local partner required.
A fast-growing market
The Gulf's largest economy and consumer base, with major government and private spending across infrastructure, technology, tourism and industry.
Vision 2030 reforms
Foreign-ownership rules, the Regional HQ programme and digital government services have made market entry faster and more open than ever.
Favourable tax and incentives
No personal income tax, and targeted incentives for regional headquarters and priority sectors. We confirm your exact tax position before you commit.
Sectors We Set Up
Industries we help launch in the Kingdom
From trading to technology, we structure your MISA licence around your activity.
Pricing
Transparent Saudi setup packages
Indicative starting points combining MISA, Commercial Registration and government fees, confirmed per client after a short consultation. All packages include 100% foreign ownership where eligible and MSZ's complete application management.
Investment LLC (MISA)
The standard route: a 100% foreign-owned LLC via the Ministry of Investment, ideal for trading and services.
- MISA investment licence
- Commercial Registration (CR)
- Chamber & municipality
- GM Iqama support
Branch of a Foreign Company
Operate in the Kingdom under your parent company's name, ideal for established firms.
- MISA branch licence
- Commercial Registration
- Parent-company identity
- GOSI & Qiwa setup
Regional HQ (RHQ)
Base your MENA operations in Riyadh and access tax incentives and government-contract eligibility.
- RHQ programme
- Tax incentives
- Government-contract eligibility
- Full compliance setup
Figures are indicative and confirmed per client. Government fees vary by activity, share capital and number of residence permits.
Your Saudi Company in 5 Steps
From MISA approval to bank account, one team handles the whole journey.
- 1
MISA Investment License
We secure your Ministry of Investment approval, confirming your activities and clearing you to form your company.
- 2
Commercial Registration (CR)
We register your company with the Ministry of Commerce and issue your CR, the legal birth certificate of your Saudi business.
- 3
Municipality & Chamber of Commerce
We complete your municipal license, national address and Chamber of Commerce membership so you are cleared to operate.
- 4
GOSI, Iqamas & Saudization
We enroll you with GOSI, set up Qiwa and residence-permit quotas, process your GM Iqama and put your Saudization plan in place.
- 5
Corporate Bank Account
We support your application to open a Saudi corporate bank account so you can transact from day one.
What You Provide
Documents you will need
A short, clear list. We handle the government applications, attestations and approvals for you.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the General Manager
- Commercial Registration of the parent company, for a branch or where required
- Audited financial statements of the parent company, where applicable
- Board resolution approving the Saudi investment and appointing the manager
- Proposed company name and intended business activities
- A national address and tenancy contract, which we can help arrange
Requirements vary by route and activity. We confirm your exact checklist on your free consultation.
Get Your Free Saudi Setup Plan
Tell us what you want to set up in the Kingdom. An MSZ specialist maps your MISA route and calls you back within 2 hours.
- Callback within 2 hours during business hours
- Teams in Riyadh and Dubai
- Prefer to talk now? Call +971 54 791 6008
Why Companies Choose MSZ for Saudi Entry
One partner across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, from license to fully operational.
One Team Across UAE and Saudi Arabia
Run your Gulf expansion from a single partner with offices in both Dubai and Riyadh.
We Speak Both Rulebooks
Current on the 2025 Saudi Investment Law, MISA, Saudization and ZATCA, so your file is built right the first time.
End to End, Not Just the License
From MISA approval to GOSI, residence permits and your bank account, we take you to fully operational.
Trusted for Saudi Market Entry
Real outcomes from companies expanding into the Kingdom.
โWe already had a UAE company and needed a Saudi entity fast. MSZ handled the MISA license and CR without us flying back and forth. Genuinely smooth.โ
โThey explained the new investment rules clearly and got us to 100% ownership. Our GM Iqama and bank account were sorted faster than we expected.โ
โThe Saudization and GOSI side worried us most. MSZ gave us a clear compliance plan from day one and kept us in the green zone.โ
Saudi Business Setup, Answered
The questions investors ask us most before entering the Kingdom.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. In most sectors you can hold 100% foreign ownership through a MISA investment licence, with no Saudi partner required. We confirm your specific activity qualifies before you commit anything.
What is a MISA licence and do I need one?
MISA is the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. Foreign investors register with MISA to be allowed to own and run a company in the Kingdom. We secure your MISA investment registration first, then move to your Commercial Registration (CR).
How long does company formation in Saudi Arabia take?
For most activities, expect roughly 4 to 12 weeks from MISA approval to a bank-ready company, depending on your activity, documents and any sector approvals. You get a realistic timeline on your first call.
What is Saudization (Nitaqat) and will it affect me?
Saudization sets the percentage of Saudi nationals you must employ, based on your company size and sector. We set up your GOSI and Qiwa, place you in the right Nitaqat band and give you a compliance plan from day one.
What taxes will my Saudi company pay?
Foreign-owned companies are generally subject to 20% corporate income tax on profits plus 15% VAT on most goods and services; Saudi and GCC-owned shares are subject to Zakat instead. We make sure your setup is registered correctly with ZATCA.
Can I open a corporate bank account as a foreign owner?
Yes. Once your CR and government registrations are in place, we support your application and make introductions to open a Saudi corporate bank account so you can transact from day one.
Expand Into Saudi Arabia. We Handle the Setup.
Free consultation and a clear KSA entry plan. A specialist calls you within 2 hours, no obligation.