Question 1

Who needs a MISA investment license?

Accepted Answer

Any non-Saudi individual or corporate entity that wants to own a business, branch or professional practice in the Kingdom requires a license from the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia.

Question 2

Can I own 100% of my Saudi company?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for the vast majority of commercial, industrial and service activities. A limited list of restricted activities requires Saudi participation.

Question 3

What does the license cost?

Accepted Answer

Government fees comprise a first-year issuance fee plus annual renewal fees, with a subscription element for certain categories. We provide a fixed, itemised quote before we begin.

Question 4

What is the difference between a MISA license and a CR?

Accepted Answer

The MISA license grants a foreign investor the right to invest; the Commercial Registration establishes the company's legal trading identity with the Ministry of Commerce.

Question 5

Do I need a physical office for a CR?

Accepted Answer

A verified national address is mandatory. A serviced office is acceptable for most activities; some regulated activities require inspected premises.

Question 6

How long does the full setup take?

Accepted Answer

A typical foreign-owned company reaches trading readiness in 4–8 weeks: license 5–10 days, CR 1–3 days, then registrations, banking and premises.

Question 7

What usually causes delays?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete attestation of home-country documents is the single most common cause. We audit your file before submission to prevent it.

Question 8

How is your fee structured?

Accepted Answer

We quote fixed professional fees per scope, with government fees itemised separately and passed through at cost.

Question 9

Are there hidden charges?

Accepted Answer

No. Every government fee, translation and attestation cost appears in your written quotation before engagement.

Question 10

Do I need to be in Saudi Arabia during the process?

Accepted Answer

No. Most steps are completed remotely under a legalised power of attorney.

Question 11

Can I obtain residency as an investor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Investor Iqamas are available to licensed investors, and the Premium Residency programme offers longer-term options.

Question 12

Which documents must be attested?

Accepted Answer

The parent company's commercial registration, audited financial statements and board resolution must be attested by the Saudi embassy in the country of origin and the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Question 13

Do documents need Arabic translation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All submissions require certified Arabic translation, which we provide.

Question 14

What are Saudization requirements?

Accepted Answer

Nitaqat sets Saudi national employment ratios by sector and company size. We build a compliant hiring plan into your setup.

Question 15

What tax applies to my company?

Accepted Answer

Foreign-owned entities are subject to 20% corporate income tax on Saudi-sourced profit, 15% VAT on taxable supplies, and withholding tax on certain cross-border payments.

Question 16

Do you provide ongoing support after setup?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Retained PRO, renewals, government relations and compliance monitoring keep your entity in good standing.

Question 17

Will I have a dedicated consultant?

Accepted Answer

Every engagement is assigned a named senior consultant who owns your file end to end.

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Investment License

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Timeline

Costs

Foreign Investors

Required Documents

Saudi Regulations

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