Service A
Company Formation, MISA Registration & Market Entry
MISA investment registration (formerly the MISA license), company and branch formation, commercial registration and a clear market-entry roadmap for local and foreign investors.
Service A of 13
- Market-entry assessment
- MISA investment registration
- Company and branch formation
- Commercial registration (CR)
How we help
Company Formation & MISA with one accountable team
Setting up in Saudi Arabia involves several authorities, each with its own rules. We assess your activity and ownership, explain the current route, prepare and organise your documents, and coordinate each step from MISA investment registration and commercial registration through to the licences, tax and employer setup you need to start operating.
Relevant platforms and bodies
- MISA
- Saudi Business Center
- Ministry of Commerce
- Chamber of Commerce
- ZATCA
- Balady
- National Address (SPL)
Scope
What is included
Market-entry assessment
Activity research, ownership and eligibility checks, structure options and a setup roadmap before you commit time and money.
MISA investment registration
Support for foreign investors registering an investment with the Ministry of Investment, including the annual update that keeps it current.
Company and branch formation
Limited liability companies, branches of foreign companies and other forms, with trade name reservation and articles of association.
Commercial registration (CR)
CR issuance through the Saudi Business Center and Ministry of Commerce, Chamber membership and the annual CR confirmation.
Parent-company document pack
Checklists for registration certificates, resolutions and powers of attorney, with translation, apostille or legalisation coordination.
Post-formation setup
National address, municipal licence, ZATCA registration, GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad and Muqeem employer setup, and bank file preparation.
Regional headquarters (RHQ)
Coordination support for international groups exploring the Regional Headquarters Program in Riyadh.
Premium Residency coordination
Preliminary guidance and document preparation for Saudi Premium Residency products, which are separate from company formation.
Process
How an engagement usually runs
- 01
Understand
We learn your activity, shareholders, budget, timing and plans for staff and premises.
- 02
Assess
We research the current requirements for your activity and ownership and confirm the route.
- 03
Prepare
We build the document checklist and coordinate translation and attestation.
- 04
Register
We coordinate MISA registration, trade name, articles and commercial registration where authorised.
- 05
Set up
We complete the agreed post-formation steps so the company can hire, invoice and operate.
Good to know
What to expect
- MISA, the Ministry of Commerce and sector regulators decide every registration and licence; outcomes and timelines are never guaranteed.
- Legal structuring and tax advice are provided by licensed lawyers and tax advisers we coordinate with where needed.
- Bank account opening follows each bank's own requirements.
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FAQ
Frequently asked
Is the MISA license still required?
Under the current Investment Law framework, foreign investors register their investment with the Ministry of Investment (MISA) instead of obtaining the former investment licence. Many people still search for a 'MISA license'. We confirm the procedure that applies to your activity and investor type.
Can a foreign company own 100% of a Saudi company?
Many activities allow full foreign ownership, while others have conditions such as Saudi participation, minimum capital or sector approvals, and some activities are excluded. We check your exact activity before you commit.
Does MISA registration complete company formation?
No. After MISA registration you still need commercial registration, articles, Chamber membership and the licences, tax and employer registrations that apply to your activity.
Do I need to be in Saudi Arabia to set up?
Much of the preparation can be coordinated remotely. Some steps, such as signing, bank meetings or biometrics, may need a visit or an authorised representative.
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