Choose a Saudi market entry path that fits your business
We help international companies assess local setup, product requirements and distributor options. Share your activity, company jurisdiction and target customers so we can identify a practical next step.
Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) product notification for cosmetics and personal-care brands from Turkey, Korea and beyond.
Establishment registration, per-product listing on the SFDA system, Arabic label review, Certificate of Conformity for shipments, and introductions to Saudi importers and retailers. Learn more →
New
Local content certificate
Preparing your local content certificate from the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) to compete in government tenders.
Data collection, local content calculation, coordination with an approved audit firm, submission and a plan to raise your score next year. Learn more →
New
Tech & fintech companies
Setting up technology, startup and fintech companies: entrepreneur license, IT services, and a clear path to SAMA and CMA programmes.
License strategy, company setup, regulatory applications backed by hands-on SAMA and fintech experience, data and hiring planning. Learn more →
Export from Saudi Arabia
For buyers abroad: sourcing Saudi products such as dates and food, petrochemicals, building materials and fragrances.
Supplier search and verification, negotiation, samples and quality checks, certificate of origin and export documents, and shipping. Learn more →
HR, recruitment & government services
Hiring in Saudi Arabia and handling the daily government transactions for your team and company.
Recruitment of Saudi and international staff, Qiwa, GOSI and Muqeem transactions, visas and renewals, employment contracts and Saudization planning.
Legal establishment
MISA registration, 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, VAT registration, and Zakat/income tax registration.
We prepare the required documents, coordinate with the bank on your behalf, and handle VAT and Zakat/tax registration with ZATCA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Logistics support
National address and office setup, certified translation, and document attestation.
A registered national address, help finding office space, and certified Arabic/English translation of your corporate documents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specialised services
Detailed guides to the regulatory services companies ask us about most.
Red Dragon Office for General Services • Commercial Registration No. 7034728985 • Active
Two Saudi engineers from KFUPM, one mission: make Saudi Arabia the easiest market a foreign company ever enters. One of us lived and worked inside a Chinese company; the other has built and runs four Saudi companies. Together we know both sides of the table.
Haitham Saad
Co-founder · China, SABER & importArabic · English · Chinese
An electrical engineer and KFUPM graduate, Haitham worked for a Chinese company and lived in China for two years. That experience gave him a practical understanding of how Chinese and Asian companies plan, negotiate and make decisions. He has hands-on experience with the SABER conformity system, importing into Saudi Arabia and building public relations, and follows technology, artificial intelligence, industrial tools and fintech closely. At RDO he leads work with Asian clients, product conformity and import.
Two years in ChinaSABER conformityImport & customsPublic relationsTech, AI & fintech
Graduate of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Ahmed Al-Dajani
Co-founder · Business development & Saudi operationsArabic · English
An engineer, entrepreneur and business developer, Ahmed owns four companies in different sectors, including contracting, technology and food. Running these businesses day to day gives him first-hand knowledge of what it takes to operate in the Kingdom: licences, hiring, banks, suppliers, government platforms and large projects. At RDO he leads business development, local partnerships and on-the-ground execution for clients.
Owner of four companiesContractingTechnologyFood sectorBusiness development
Graduate of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Transparent
Clear steps and costs before we start.
Fast
We follow up daily so nothing stalls.
A real bridge
We speak your language and the local one.
End-to-end
From first license to ongoing compliance.
How we work
A simple, transparent process from first message to launch.
Free consultation
Tell us about your company and goals on WhatsApp or email.
Clear plan & quote
We map the licenses, documents and timeline that apply to you.
We do the paperwork
We file, follow up and coordinate with the authorities for you.
Launch & grow
Open for business, with ongoing compliance support when you need it.
One bridge from many markets to Saudi Arabia
Hover over or tap a country to see a snapshot of its ties with Saudi Arabia and our guide for its companies.
Türkiye
A treaty of friendship since 1929. Turkish contractors, manufacturers and brands have long been active in the Kingdom.
Diplomatic relations since 1962. Korean companies have helped build Saudi infrastructure since the 1970s, and the two countries cooperate under Vision 2030.
The complete step-by-step path for foreign investors to open a company in Saudi Arabia: structure, MISA registration, Commercial Registration, bank, tax.
How cosmetic product notification with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) works, who can submit, which documents you need and how to avoid delays.
How to greet, meet and build trust in Saudi Arabia: greetings, hospitality, meetings, dress, gifts and communication tips for foreign business visitors.
