Company Formation
Saudi Arabia Company Formation
100% foreign ownership in most sectors — tap into the world’s largest Arab economy under Vision 2030 with DM & CO.
Project Pipeline
Saudi Arabia
Vision 2030 Opportunity — Largest Arab Market
Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Arab world and the only G20 country in the region. Under Vision 2030, mega-projects like NEOM, The Line, Red Sea Global, and Diriyah are reshaping the kingdom into a global investment destination. The Ministry of Investment (MISA) issues foreign investment licences enabling 100% foreign ownership in most sectors.
From government procurement opportunities to private-sector localisation requirements (Saudisation, In-Kingdom Total Value Add, Regional Headquarters Program), Saudi establishment now offers unprecedented commercial advantages — especially for businesses with a regional HQ strategy.
Key Advantages
Why Choose Saudi Arabia
Largest Arab Economy
Massive consumer market of 35M+ residents and the only Arab nation in the G20.
100% Foreign Ownership
MISA licences enable full foreign ownership in nearly all commercial sectors under Vision 2030 reforms.
Vision 2030 Mega-Projects
NEOM, The Line, Red Sea Global, Diriyah — unprecedented government investment fuels opportunity across sectors.
No Personal Income Tax
Zero personal income tax. Corporate tax of 20% applies on foreign profits with limited exceptions.
Government Procurement
Access to procurement and Vision 2030 mega-projects via Regional Headquarters Program (RHQ) incentives.
Strong Banking & Capital Markets
Deep banking sector and active capital markets via Tadawul — supports growth-stage financing.
Step by Step
How We Set You Up
A fully managed process — DM & CO. handles every step from activity selection to licence issuance.
MISA Licence
Apply for Ministry of Investment foreign investment licence specific to your activity.
Articles of Association
Notarise the Articles of Association in line with Saudi corporate law.
CR Issuance
Receive Commercial Registration via the Ministry of Commerce.
Tax & GOSI
Register with ZATCA for VAT/Zakat and GOSI for social insurance.
Bank Account & Visa File
Open the corporate bank account and activate the labour file for Saudi visas.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
MISA is the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, which issues foreign investment licences. Any foreign-owned entity needs a MISA licence before applying for Commercial Registration. DM & CO. manages the full MISA + CR pipeline.
Minimum capital varies by activity. General trading typically requires SAR 30M, services SAR 500K, real estate SAR 30M. MISA confirms requirements per activity during licensing.
No. Saudi labour law requires a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals on the workforce under the Nitaqat program. The percentage depends on company size and sector — we structure your hiring plan accordingly.
Corporate tax is 20% on foreign-owned share of profits. Zakat (2.5%) applies to the Saudi/GCC share. There are limited exceptions for certain RHQ entities and specific economic zones.
Typical formation takes 6–10 weeks from MISA application to operational status. Regulated sectors (financial, telecom, healthcare) extend timelines. DM & CO. provides accurate timelines after activity scoping.
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Saudi Company?
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