Business Setup in Saudi

A sequenced path to a licensed, activated Saudi business.

Choose the route that matches your ownership and activities. See requirements, cost, and timeline before you commit.

Processing time

1-6 weeks

Range across all three license paths

Ownership

Up to 100%

Route-dependent; confirmed at Gate 1

Activation

End-to-end

License -> filings -> banking -> visas

Gate review: leave with your next step + required inputs.

Gate 1 - Map activities

Output: activity-to-license fit and ownership feasibility.

Gate 2 - Sequence filings

Output: ordered checklist with documents and appointments.

Gate 3 - Activate operations

Output: license + banking + payroll + visas ready.

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PROOF

Processing time

1-6 weeks

Range across all three license paths

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Ownership

Up to 100%

Route-dependent; confirmed at Gate 1

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Activation

End-to-end

License -> filings -> banking -> visas

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Transparent choices

Side-by-side comparison of license paths with processing, ownership, and renewal details.

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What we offer

COST

General Investment License

general2-6 weeks

Accommodation

Entrepreneur License

entrepreneur2-6 weeks

Accommodation

GCC National License

gcc1-3 weeks

Accommodation

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How it works

TIMELINE

Gate 1

Gate 1 - Map activities

Output: activity-to-license fit and ownership feasibility.

Gate 2

Gate 2 - Sequence filings

Output: ordered checklist with documents and appointments.

Gate 3

Gate 3 - Activate operations

Output: license + banking + payroll + visas ready.

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Choose a path

NEXT GATE

General

General Investment License

Accommodation

2-6 weeks100% ownership allowed

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur License

Accommodation

2-6 weeks100% ownership allowed

Gcc

GCC National License

Accommodation

1-3 weeksGCC nationals allowed

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FAQs

Upfront answers

Can I graduate from an Entrepreneur License to a General Investment License later?

Yes. Once traction, capital, and documentation standards are met we migrate you without downtime.

Can I engage in full trading activities as a foreign investor?

Trading is permitted under the General Investment License and GCC National License subject to capital and compliance requirements.

Do these licenses support long-term visas?

Yes. Once the entity is active we coordinate GM visa issuance plus ongoing visa quotas.