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From the first licence to daily compliance, product registrations and trade. Choose a service to see how it works, what you prepare and how RDO handles it.
Market entry & licensing
Investing in Saudi ArabiaForeign ownership, the MISA licence and the full company setup path.Legal establishmentMISA investment licensing, choosing your legal entity (branch, LLC, representative office), and issuing your Commercial Registration.Additional licensingMunicipality permits, civil defense approvals, and sector-specific licenses based on your activity.Strategic partnershipsIntroductions to decision-makers, market-entry strategy for large-scale projects, and RFP support.License type advisoryGuidance on which of Saudi Arabia's investment license categories fits your activity and capital plan.Industrial license (MIM)Factory licensing from site selection to production.Contractor classificationClassification, Etimad and local content for government projects.Commercial agency & distributionRegister your Saudi agent or distributor with the Ministry of Commerce.Company amendments and liquidationChange ownership, restructure or close your Saudi company properly.Supplier and vendor registrationGet on the approved vendor lists of Aramco, SABIC, giga-projects and Etimad.Franchise registrationBring your brand to Saudi Arabia under the Franchise Law.
Product registration & compliance
SFDA cosmetics registrationSaudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) product notification for cosmetics and personal-care brands from Turkey, Korea and beyond.Local content certificatePreparing your local content certificate from the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) to compete in government tenders.SABER product conformity (SASO)Product and shipment certificates for regulated goods.SFDA food registration & importRegister food products, labels and halal papers, then clear SFDA import release.SFDA medical device registrationMarketing authorisation, Saudi Authorized Representative and Arabic labelling.ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoora)Phase 1 and Phase 2 readiness, onboarding and VAT alignment.Halal certification for Saudi ArabiaSFDA-recognised halal certificates for food, ingredients and cosmetics.
Trade, sourcing & on-the-ground support
Export from Saudi ArabiaFor buyers abroad: sourcing Saudi products such as dates and food, petrochemicals, building materials and fragrances.Logistics supportNational address and office setup, certified translation, and document attestation.China sourcing & tradeFinding and vetting suppliers in China, contract negotiation, quality inspection, and shipping and customs clearance.Business trips and exhibitionsMarket visits, meetings, interpreters and trade show support.Saudi distributor and partner searchFind, vet and sign the right local partner.
People, finance & growth
Tech & fintech companiesSetting up technology, startup and fintech companies: entrepreneur license, IT services, and a clear path to SAMA and CMA programmes.HR, recruitment & government servicesHiring in Saudi Arabia and handling the daily government transactions for your team and company.Banking & financeOpening a corporate bank account, VAT registration, and Zakat/income tax registration.Visas & residencyInvestor visas, premium residency, sponsorship transfer, and work visas for foreign staff.Feasibility & opportunitiesEconomic feasibility studies and sourcing local partners and investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.Accounting, tax and payrollBookkeeping, VAT, Zakat, audits and GOSI payroll.
Country desks
China desk: business in Saudi ArabiaMarket entry, licences and compliance for Chinese companies, in Chinese.Japan desk: Saudi market entryA phased, well-documented path for Japanese companies.Korea desk: Saudi market entrySectors, entry routes and compliance for Korean companies.Türkiye desk: Turkish companies in Saudi ArabiaEntry routes, sectors and services for Turkish firms.
