Company Formation Saudi Arabia
Fast, compliant company incorporation in Saudi Arabia — LLC, JSC, foreign branch, and MISA investment licence for local and foreign investors.
Saudi Arabia has significantly streamlined its company formation process under Vision 2030, introducing 100% foreign ownership in most commercial activities, reducing incorporation timelines, and digitalising most Ministry of Commerce procedures. Yet navigating MISA investment licences, Notary Public requirements, CR issuance, ZATCA registrations, and GOSI enrolment still requires experienced local expertise to avoid costly delays.
Intelli Solutions manages the complete Saudi company formation process — from initial structure advice and MISA investment licence application through to commercial registration (CR), ZATCA registrations, and bank account opening support — typically completing standard LLC formations within 3–6 weeks.
Saudi Company Structure Options
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
The most common structure for foreign investors in Saudi Arabia. Minimum 1 shareholder, minimum capital SAR 500,000 for foreign-owned entities. Full foreign ownership allowed in most sectors.
Joint Stock Company (JSC)
Required for certain regulated activities (banks, insurance, large public utilities). Minimum 5 shareholders, higher minimum capital. Required for eventual Tadawul listing.
Foreign Company Branch
Extension of a foreign parent — no separate legal personality. Suitable for government contracts (many require a branch, not subsidiary). MISA branch licence required.
Professional Company / Partnership
For licensed professions (law, engineering, medicine). Specific Saudi professional licensing requirements apply per sector.
Our Formation Process
Structure & Name Approval
Advise on optimal legal structure, reserve company name via Ministry of Commerce portal, and prepare Articles of Association.
MISA Investment Licence
For foreign-owned entities — prepare and submit the MISA investment licence application with all required documents. Typically 2–4 weeks.
Notary & CR Issuance
Notarise Articles of Association, issue Commercial Registration (CR) through Ministry of Commerce. Capital deposit and IBAN confirmation required.
ZATCA & GOSI Registration
VAT registration, Zakat/CIT registration, GOSI employer enrolment, WPS activation, and Municipality licence as applicable.
Bank Account Opening
Support with Saudi commercial bank account opening — preparing the required documentation package and advising on bank selection.
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