Saudi Arabia Company Formation
MISA, LLC, and operating in Vision 2030.
Full support for establishing a legal entity in Saudi Arabia — from MISA investment licence through LLC or branch incorporation, aligned with Vision 2030 localisation requirements and the rapidly evolving KSA regulatory environment.
5% VAT
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Tokyo
What we handle for KSA setup.
Comparison of LLC (local subsidiary), branch, and TSO — covering liability, business scope, tax implications, and Saudization requirements for each structure.
Preparation and submission of the MISA (Ministry of Investment) foreign investment licence — the mandatory first step for all foreign-invested entities in KSA.
Incorporation with the Ministry of Commerce including Articles of Association preparation, commercial registration (CR), and Chamber of Commerce registration.
Assessment of Nitaqat band requirements for your sector and headcount, and planning of the Saudi national hiring programme to maintain compliant status.
Support for opening a KSA corporate bank account — including documentation, KYC requirements, and liaison with local banks.
Guidance on GAZT registration (VAT and Zakat), GOSI registration, WPS, Saudization reporting, and ongoing licence renewal requirements.
How an engagement works.
Confirm the entity type, ownership structure, and business activities. Advise on Saudization obligations and regulatory requirements for your sector.
Prepare and submit the MISA investment licence application with all required supporting documentation, including parent company authentication.
Complete the Ministry of Commerce registration, Articles of Association, and Chamber of Commerce enrolment following MISA approval.
Initiate corporate bank account applications and advise on GAZT, GOSI, and WPS registration requirements.
Deliver a full post-setup compliance checklist covering all obligations, renewal dates, and Saudization planning milestones.
Markets we cover.
How we differ.
- MISA process timelines and requirements misjudged
- Saudization planning treated as secondary
- Tax obligations (Zakat, VAT) not addressed at setup
- No bank account opening support in KSA
- No ongoing compliance support after licence issuance
- MISA process managed by a team with direct KSA regulatory experience
- Saudization planning integrated into the setup structure from day one
- Zakat, VAT, and GOSI requirements addressed as part of the setup process
- KSA bank account support with established local bank relationships
- Ongoing KSA accounting, tax, and HR support available from the same team
MISA licence, LLC, or branch — we advise on the right structure and handle the full process. The initial consultation is free of charge.