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Registering a Company in Saudi Arabia in 2026
A practical overview of MISA, SAGIA / MISA investment licenses, CR registration, and what foreign founders should know.
Saudi Arabia has made company formation far easier than it was a decade ago, but the path still has specific steps.
The typical path
- Choose your structure: LLC, JSC, branch, or regional HQ.
- Reserve your commercial name with the Ministry of Commerce.
- Obtain the required investment license if you are foreign-owned.
- Draft and notarize the Articles of Association.
- Open a bank account and deposit share capital.
- Register with ZATCA and the General Authority for Social Insurance.
Free zones like KAEC and ROSHN offer streamlined setups for certain industries. Always confirm the latest rules with a local advisor.
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