Investing in Saudi Arabia | RDO - Business Setup & MISA Licensing

About us

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is transforming the Kingdom into a diversified, globally connected economy, opening the door for foreign investors across industry, trade, technology, and services. Red Dragon Office (RDO) was founded to help international companies, especially from China, turn this opportunity into a fully licensed, operating business on the ground. Behind RDO are two Saudi engineers and entrepreneurs who combine local market knowledge with hands-on experience in China.

Red Dragon Office for General Services • Commercial Registration No. 7034728985 • Active

Haitham Saad

Electrical engineer, graduate of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Worked at a Chinese company and lived in China for two years, with hands-on experience in SABER product conformity, import operations, and building business relationships. Passionate about technology, artificial intelligence, and industrial tools.

Ahmed Al-Dajani

Businessman, engineer, and business developer. Owner of four companies across different sectors, including contracting, technology, and food. Graduate of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Our services

From the moment you decide to enter the Saudi market to the day your business is fully operating, here is the path we walk with you, step by step.

Phase 1Planning & research

License type advisory +

Guidance on which of Saudi Arabia's investment license categories fits your activity and capital plan.

Commercial, service/industrial/agricultural/real estate, scientific and technical office, land transport, professional, and engineering consultancy licenses each have very different capital and eligibility requirements. We help you pick the right one from the start.

Feasibility & opportunities +

Economic feasibility studies and sourcing local partners and investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

Market sizing, a competitor overview, and a shortlist of potential local partners or opportunities matched to your sector.

Phase 2Formal establishment

Legal establishment +

MISA investment licensing, choosing your legal entity (branch, LLC, representative office), and issuing your Commercial Registration.

Includes activity selection, trade name reservation, and coordination with the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and Ministry of Commerce until your CR is issued.

Banking & finance +

Opening a corporate bank account with leading banks, VAT registration, and Zakat/income tax registration.

We prepare the required documents, coordinate with top-tier banks on your behalf, and handle VAT and Zakat/tax registration with ZATCA.

Additional licensing +

Municipality permits, civil defense approvals, and sector-specific licenses based on your activity.

We identify which municipal, civil defense, or sector regulator approvals apply to your specific activity and manage the applications end-to-end.

Phase 3Operational setup

Logistics support +

National address, office or warehouse setup, certified translation, and document attestation.

A registered national address, help finding office space or warehouse/storage facilities, and certified Arabic/English translation of your corporate documents.

Recruitment support +

Hiring support for both Saudi and foreign staff, including Saudization (Nitaqat) planning.

We help you build your team from day one: sourcing Saudi and foreign candidates, guidance on Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements, and coordination with recruitment channels.

Visas & residency +

Investor visas, premium residency, sponsorship transfer, and work visas for foreign staff.

From your first investor visa to ongoing work permits (iqama) for a growing team, including renewals and sponsorship transfers.

Vendor & supplier registration +

Registering your company as an approved vendor with leading Saudi companies and issuing your Vendor ID.

We support your registration as an approved supplier/contractor (Vendor ID) with major Saudi organizations, preparing the required qualification documents and following up the approval process.

Phase 4Specialized & ongoing support

Contracting & construction +

Specialized support for foreign companies entering Saudi Arabia's contracting and construction sector.

Drawing on our own background as contracting company owners, we help construction-sector entrants navigate licensing, local partnerships, and sector-specific requirements.

China sourcing & trade +

Finding and vetting suppliers in China, contract negotiation, quality inspection, and shipping and customs clearance.

We help you source products from China: supplier search and evaluation, contract terms, pre-shipment quality inspection, and coordinating international freight and customs documentation.

Strategic partnerships +

Introductions to decision-makers, market-entry strategy for large-scale projects, and RFP support.

For larger organizations, we help build relationships with relevant decision-makers, shape a market-entry strategy for sector-specific opportunities, and support proposal and negotiation processes.

Interpretation & meetings +

Live Arabic/English/Chinese interpretation and accompaniment for official meetings, not just document translation.

Beyond certified document translation, we accompany you in person or online for negotiations, government meetings, and site visits with live interpretation.

Ongoing compliance +

Bookkeeping, annual license and CR renewal, contract drafting, and trademark registration.

Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping, VAT filing, and timely renewal reminders so your license and CR never lapse.

We make market entry into Saudi Arabia simple