Saudi Arabia

Establishing a company in Saudi Arabia opens a rapid route into Middle Eastern markets. Since April 2025, a unified commercial registration system has been in effect across the entire country.

Special economic zones offer a reduction of corporate tax to 5% and exemption from customs duties. The registration procedure runs through the Ministry of Investment platform, with the investment licence issued in a short timeframe.

• Registration timeline — from 1 week in a free zone

Strategic Location

Saudi Arabia sits at the crossroads of three continents, giving access to markets in Asia, Africa and Europe with a combined population of over 2 billion people.

Preferential Taxation

A zero corporate rate on profits up to USD 100,000 per year, and no capital gains tax.

Investment Protection

State-level guarantees of capital safety, protection of assets from confiscation, and equal rights with local investors.

Access to Financing

Government support programmes under Vision 2030, backed by more than USD 500 billion of investment in infrastructure and economic diversification.

Global Opportunities

Direct access to Gulf Cooperation Council markets with a combined GDP exceeding USD 2 trillion.

Regional Entrepreneurs

Founders who want a licensed base inside the largest economy in the Middle East.

Vision 2030 Participants

Companies that expect to draw work from the state investment programmes.

Family Offices

Principals who need a tax-efficient structure for holding and managing family wealth.

International Businesses

Groups that need access to the wider GCC market from a base in the region.

Local Company (Mainland)

A local company is a legal entity with the right to trade across the entire country. Since 2021, full foreign ownership has been available in most sectors.

• 100% foreign ownership — Absolute control without a local partner in permitted sectors.
• Unrestricted trade — Access to government contracts and the entire Saudi Arabian market.
• Tax advantages — Corporate tax of 20% for non-residents; VAT of 15%.
• International reputation — A recognised jurisdiction for unrestricted banking services.

Free Economic Zone Company (Free Zone Company)

An enterprise in one of the special economic zones with maximum benefits for international business.

• Preferential taxation — Corporate tax reduced to 5% for foreign companies.
• 100% profit transfer — Capital withdrawal abroad without additional conditions.
• Simplified registration — Expedited processing of documents and business licences.
• Duty exemption — Complete elimination of customs charges on import/export.

Holding Structure

A parent company for managing a group of enterprises with tax optimisation and asset protection.

• Liability protection — Risk isolation of subsidiaries from the parent structure.
• Tax optimisation — Use of double taxation avoidance agreements.
• Centralised management — Unified control over all business processes of the group.
• Investment attraction — High capitalisation for external financing.

Family Foundation

A specialised structure for managing family capital and inheritance planning through licensed Family Offices.

• Complete tax exemption — No inheritance, capital gains, or dividend tax.
• Maximum confidentiality — Protection of personal data and owner anonymity.
• Inheritance planning — Transfer of assets to future generations without losses.
• Asset preservation — Reliable protection of capital from third-party claims.

Key financial parameters

• LLC minimum capital — USD 6,660
• Corporate tax (non-residents) — 20%
• Free zone corporate tax — 5%
• VAT — 15%
• Personal income tax — 0%
• Dividend tax — 0%
• Commercial registration initial fee — approximately USD 1,600

MISA investment licence

An investment licence from the Ministry of Investment.

Founder identification

Passports and identification documents for all founders.

Business plan

A business plan with a description of the intended activity.

Physical office

A physical office address in Saudi Arabia.

Commercial registration

Commercial registration with the Ministry of Commerce.

1. Consultation and Business Model Analysis

Mirsatori's corporate lawyers analyse your business and determine the optimal structure and jurisdiction, weighed against the tax position.

2. Obtaining the MISA Investment Licence

We secure the licence from the Ministry of Investment, preparing the full document package and liaising with the government bodies.

3. Commercial Registration and Licence Selection

We process commercial registration at the Ministry of Commerce and select the licence type matched to your activity.

4. Corporate Account Opening

We prepare the account documentation and guide you through KYC verification.

5. Investor Residence Visa

We arrange the investor visa with family sponsorship rights, and Premium Residency where long-term residence is the objective.