Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about company setup, licensing, visas and SFDA cosmetics registration in Saudi Arabia.
Do I need a Saudi partner to open a company?
Do not assume one ownership percentage or local-partner rule applies to every activity. Check the specific activity, restrictions, approvals and legal form before selecting a structure.
How long does the setup process take?
A typical timeline from investment license to a fully operating bank account is a few weeks, depending on your activity and how quickly documents are provided.
What documents do I need to start?
Generally: your company's commercial registration from the home country, articles of association, a board resolution, and passport copies of the owners/managers - all attested and translated.
Can you help with visas for our staff?
Yes, we handle investor visas, premium residency, sponsorship transfer, and work visas for foreign employees.
Do you handle ongoing tax and accounting after setup?
Keep MISA information current, submit the commercial register's annual confirmation and track sector-permit renewals separately. Check the applicable dates in each official account.
Which industries do you work with?
We work across sectors including contracting and construction, trading, manufacturing, and professional services.
Can you register our cosmetics with the SFDA?
Yes. We help beauty brands from Turkey, Korea and other countries with SFDA cosmetic product notification, Arabic label review and Certificate of Conformity coordination. See our SFDA cosmetics page.
Can a foreign company own 100% of a Saudi company?
In most activities, yes, once a MISA registration is issued. Some activities have restrictions or extra requirements, which we check for you at the start.
Do you work with Chinese, Turkish and Korean companies?
Yes. We regularly support companies from China, Turkey, Korea and other markets, and we can communicate in Arabic, English and Chinese.
