Saudi Arabia · Company formation
Saudi Arabia · Company formationSaudi Company Formation for Non-Residents
Build an eligible 100% foreign-owned Saudi LLC with end-to-end support from investment registration through incorporation.
- Eligible 100% foreign ownership (subject to MISA eligibility)
- No Saudi shareholder required for eligible activities
- Investment registration support
- Saudi LLC formation
- Commercial Registration coordination
- First-year business address options
- Arabic & English support
- Remote process management where permitted
Built for International Founders & Businesses
Who Can Use This Service? Designed for founders and groups entering the Saudi market through an eligible corporate structure.
Non-resident entrepreneurs
Founders living outside Saudi Arabia who need a corporate presence for eligible activities.
UK companies expanding into Saudi Arabia
British entities planning a Saudi subsidiary once documentation and eligibility requirements are met.
UAE companies expanding into Saudi Arabia
UAE groups entering the Kingdom through a Saudi LLC route subject to MISA eligibility.
US founders & international groups
Founders and holding structures seeking a Saudi market entry path for eligible business activities.
Professional & technology businesses
Professional services, technology and administrative/business-support companies — when the activity qualifies.
Foreign Ownership in Saudi Arabia
For eligible activities, foreign investors may own 100% of a Saudi LLC subject to MISA eligibility and regulatory approval. Not every activity qualifies.
- Eligibility depends on the proposed activity and investor profile.
- Regulated or restricted activities may require additional licences or different ownership rules.
- ETEFORM reviews activity and structure before filing — approval remains with the competent authorities.
Saudi Company Formation Costs
Complete packages for standard eligible cases. All-inclusive pricing applies only to approved standard service activities and standard cases.
Saudi Expansion Complete
£6,950
For businesses that already own an eligible foreign company.
- Initial eligibility review
- Saudi activity and structure review
- MISA / investment registration application support
- Saudi LLC incorporation
- Articles of Association coordination
- Commercial Registration coordination
- Standard Saudi incorporation government fees (within package allowance)
- English trade name reservation where required
- First-year standard business address allowance
- SPL / National Address coordination
- Standard corporate document translation
- Standard document legalisation/attestation allowance
- ZATCA onboarding guidance
- Arabic & English support
- End-to-end case management
UK + Saudi Market Entry
£7,950
For non-residents who need an international corporate structure before entering Saudi Arabia.
- Everything in Saudi Expansion Complete
- UK Limited Company formation
- Companies House filing fee
- UK Registered Office — Year 1
- UK Director Service Address — Year 1
- UK Identity Verification support
- UK corporate documents
- Corporate structure planning
- Preparation of the UK company for future Saudi expansion
Saudi incorporation proceeds once the foreign parent company satisfies the documentation and eligibility requirements applicable to its MISA application.
The Saudi stage may require financial statements and other supporting documents from the foreign parent company depending on the applicable registration route.
Includes standard government and regulatory fees within the package allowance. Regulated activities, exceptional government assessments, additional licences, unusual legalisation requirements, banking, visas, residency and non-standard premises requirements may require a separate quotation.
What’s not included
- Regulated-activity licences and special permissions
- Banking fees/services unless separately purchased
- Visas / residency / employee sponsorship
- Exceptional government assessments beyond the package allowance
- Non-standard office or municipality premises requirements
- Additional translations or legalisations outside the package allowance
- Activity-specific licences, municipality charges and employee costs
Package comparison
| Feature | Saudi Expansion Complete | UK + Saudi Market Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Existing foreign company required | Yes | No — UK Ltd included |
| Saudi eligibility review | Yes | Yes |
| MISA / investment registration | Yes | Yes |
| Saudi LLC | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial Registration | Yes | Yes |
| Standard government fee allowance | Yes | Yes |
| First-year address allowance | Yes | Yes |
| Translation / legalisation allowance | Yes | Yes |
| UK Ltd | — | Yes |
| UK Registered Office | — | Year 1 |
| UK Director Address | — | Year 1 |
| UK ID verification support | — | Yes |
| Arabic support | Yes | Yes |
| Remote case management | Yes | Yes |
Saudi Formation Process
A clear path from eligibility review to launch. Timing depends on activity, documentation completeness and authority processing — we do not quote guaranteed turnaround.
Eligibility & Activity Review
We review the activity, ownership structure and foreign parent documentation against MISA eligibility for the proposed route.
Investment Registration
ETEFORM prepares and coordinates the Saudi investment registration application subject to regulatory approval.
Saudi LLC Formation
We prepare the Saudi entity incorporation process, including Articles coordination for the approved structure.
Commercial Registration
The Saudi commercial entity and CR are completed subject to approval by the competent authorities.
Business Address & Registrations
Coordinate the applicable registered/business address and related registrations within the package scope.
Launch
Receive your corporate documents and continue with operational setup (ZATCA guidance, banking as a separate path if needed).
Documents Required
Exact documents depend on the registration route and foreign parent profile. Typical files include:
- Passport / ID of directors and shareholders
- Proof of address for key individuals
- Foreign parent company documents (certificate, articles, ownership)
- Financial statements of the foreign parent when the applicable route requires them
- Proposed Saudi activity description and trade name preferences
- Board resolutions / powers of attorney as required for filing
UK Company to Saudi Expansion
A UK Limited company can be used as a foreign parent for Saudi investment registration when documentation and eligibility requirements are met. A newly formed UK Ltd is not automatically ready for immediate Saudi filing — Saudi incorporation proceeds once the parent satisfies the applicable MISA documentation route, which may include financial statements.
UAE Company to Saudi Expansion
A UAE company may also act as a foreign parent for eligible Saudi structures, subject to MISA eligibility, document legalisation requirements and authority approval. Activity restrictions still apply.
Business Address Requirements
Saudi companies generally need an applicable business / national address arrangement. Packages include a first-year standard business address allowance. Non-standard premises or municipality requirements may need a separate quotation.
Saudi corporate banking
Saudi corporate banking support may be available as a separate service and remains subject to the bank's KYC, residency, signatory and compliance requirements. A Saudi bank account is not guaranteed and is not included as an unlimited package promise.
Remote process management
Designed to be managed remotely wherever the applicable authorities and service providers permit. Some banks, activities or later operational steps may still require in-person attendance or local presence.
Saudi Company Formation Costs
Published package prices cover ETEFORM case management plus a defined allowance for standard government and regulatory fees for standard eligible cases. They are not an open-ended commitment to absorb every third-party charge.
Saudi Company Formation FAQs
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Saudi company?
For eligible activities, yes — subject to MISA eligibility and regulatory approval. Not all activities are open to 100% foreign ownership.
Do I need a Saudi partner?
For eligible activities under the applicable foreign investment rules, a Saudi shareholder is not required. Restricted or regulated activities may differ.
Can I form the company if I live outside Saudi Arabia?
Yes — the service is designed for non-residents and can often be managed remotely where authorities and providers permit. Later banking or operational steps may have additional requirements.
Can my UK company own the Saudi company?
Yes, when the UK company meets the documentation and eligibility requirements for the chosen MISA route. A newly incorporated UK Ltd may need supporting documents (such as financial statements) before the Saudi stage can proceed.
Can my UAE company own the Saudi company?
Yes for eligible structures, subject to MISA eligibility, document requirements and regulatory approval.
Do I need a Saudi residence visa?
Company formation and residency/visa processes are separate. Visas and residency are not included in these packages and depend on your operational needs and applicable rules.
Is a Saudi bank account included?
No. Saudi corporate banking support may be available separately and remains subject to the bank's KYC, residency, signatory and compliance requirements.
Do I need a business address in Saudi Arabia?
An applicable business / national address arrangement is typically required. Packages include a first-year standard address allowance; non-standard premises may be quoted separately.
How long does Saudi company formation take?
Timing varies by activity, completeness of documents and authority processing. We do not advertise a fixed guaranteed turnaround.
What documents are required from my foreign company?
Typically incorporation certificates, articles, ownership evidence and, depending on the route, financial statements, plus legalised/translated copies where required.
Can a newly formed UK company immediately establish a Saudi company?
Not necessarily. Saudi incorporation proceeds once the foreign parent satisfies the documentation and eligibility requirements applicable to its MISA application. Newly formed parents may need additional supporting documents.
Are all activities available for foreign investors?
No. Availability depends on MISA eligibility and any sector-specific licences. We review the proposed activity before proceeding.
Start your Saudi formation enquiry
Tell us about your activity and foreign company status. We review eligibility before proposing the right package — no guaranteed approval language, and no checkout until the case fits.
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