Foreign Company Registration in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia presents exceptional opportunities for global businesses seeking expansion in the Middle East. Starting a company in Saudi Arabia is no longer a complex or highly restrictive process. With the right expertise and strong local knowledge, foreign investors can now establish and operate businesses across a wide range of sectors with full legal ownership.

Bizzup Arabia, one of the leading business consultants in Saudi Arabia, provides complete end-to-end support for registering and operating your business in Saudi Arabia. With over 7 years of proven experience and a strong portfolio of satisfied clients, we help turn your business vision into reality. From company registration and licensing to regulatory compliance, documentation, and post-setup support, our expert team ensures a smooth, transparent, and hassle-free business setup journey in Saudi Arabia. 

What is Foreign Company Registration in Saudi Arabia

Foreign company registration in Saudi Arabia refers to the legal process of establishing a business entity to operate commercially under Saudi laws and regulations.This allows foreign investors to legally conduct business activities in Saudi Arabia - often with 100% foreign ownership in many sectors, subject to regulatory approvals.With the right expertise and strong local knowledge, a foreign company can register in Saudi Arabia with full legal ownership in various sectors. For this, it is essential to choose a business management consultant with local knowledge and strong expertise in Saudi laws.

Step-by-step process for foreign company registration in KSA

• Business activity and legal structure

The process of registering a foreign company in Saudi Arabia begins with determining the business activity and legal structure. This determines the percentage of foreign ownership that can be granted. Although Saudi Arabia generally allows 100% foreign ownership, the percentage varies depending on the nature of the business.

• MISA Registration

The next step in commencing a business in Saudi Arabia is for the investor to apply for an investment license through the Saudi Ministry of Investment and submit parent company documents, financial statements, and shareholder details. After approval, the company name is reserved, and the Ministry of Commerce prepares and notarises legal documents such as parent company documents, financial statements, and shareholder details. which then issues a commercial registration certificate that officially allows the company to operate

• Reserve Company Name

To reserve a company name for a foreign business in Saudi Arabia, you must apply through the Ministry of Commerce’s online portal. You must ensure that it is a unique company name, complies with Saudi naming laws, and is consistent with the company’s operations. Once the company name is approved, the name will be temporarily reserved until the remaining registration steps are completed.

• Get Commercial License (CR)

Commercial Registration (CR) is a very important step in starting a company in Saudi Arabia. For this, the company must submit its approved investment license, notarized Articles of Association, and shareholder details through the Ministry of Commerce portal. Once these are verified and approved, a CR certificate is issued, and Commercial Registration officially authorizes the foreign company to legally conduct business activities in the country.

• Register with Government Authorities

After obtaining the Commercial Registration (CR), the company must be registered with key government authorities. This includes tax and VAT registration with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, employee insurance registration with the General Organization for Social Insurance, and labor and visa setup through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. Properly registering all of these before the company begins operations ensures compliance with Saudi tax, labor, and social security regulations.

• Open Corporate Bank Account

After obtaining commercial registration, the company can open a corporate bank account at a licensed Saudi bank by submitting the CR certificate, investment license, company documents, and shareholder identification documents.

• Register employees and start operations

Before hiring, the company must complete labor and visa registration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and add employees to GOSI. Once these and the necessary municipal approvals are completed, the company can legally hire employees, process work visas, and begin full operations in Saudi Arabia.

Why Choose Bizzup Arabia for your Foreign Company Registration?

Bizzup Arabia, a leading business setup consultant in Saudi Arabia, offers complete end-to-end support for foreign company formation in KSA—from registration to full operational setup—ensuring a smooth, compliant, and hassle-free process.. With over 7 years of proven experience and a strong portfolio of satisfied clients, we help turn your business vision into reality. From company registration and licensing to regulatory compliance, documentation, and post-setup support, our expert team ensures a smooth, transparent, and hassle-free foreign company setup in Saudi Arabia. We want to help businesses flourish in the Saudi market by giving them full support for accounting, auditing, tax compliance, and registering their firms.

We simplify company formation for foreigners in Saudi Arabia, offering exceptional services while maintaining strict secrecy and adhering to financial regulations, because we realise how complex business registration can be.

Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, foreign businesses can now easily obtain commercial registration, launch a business, and grow while adhering to precise compliance requirements. It provides many opportunities in Saudi Arabia, and make sure your company can take advantage of all of them.

How Bizzup Arabia works with you to start your business

Strategic Consultation

Through proper communication, we will analyze your business operations, ownership structure, and KSA regulatory requirements to optimize operations and ensure smooth flow.

Business Structure Selection

Our expert team will guide you in selecting the ideal legal structure- Sole Establishment, LLC, or Partnership - to match your business goals in Saudi Arabia

Registration and Approvals

We handle commercial registration, government approvals, and chamber of commerce enrollment with the help of local experts.

Business Launch & Support

We provide all the support you need to build your dream business in Saudi Arabia’s diverse business environment from the very beginning, including banking and compliance. Our experts are ready to help you even after your business is launched. We also provide other services such as accounting, tax services, bookkeeping, audit assurance, etc. You can contact us whenever you need these services after your business is launched.