Foreign company subsidiaries, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Joint Stock Companies (JSCs), Regional Headquarters (RHQs), and Technical and Scientific Service Offices (TSSOs) are commonly used.

Typically 2–3 months, depending on the sector and required approvals.

It should clearly outline company objectives, capital structure, shareholder rights, and management authority.

Yes, companies must maintain a registered office address compliant with Saudi regulations.

The minimum capital depends on the sector. For LLCs, it typically starts from SAR 500,000.

Up to 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors (e.g., retail, services, industry). However, some sectors (e.g., real estate, military) require a Saudi partner holding at least 51%.

Yes, depending on the industry. Some sectors require approvals from specialized regulators.

• Licensing and registration fees
• Trade name reservation fees
• Bank deposit (typically around SAR 50,000)
• Ongoing renewal and tax filing costs

• Licensing and registration fees
• Trade name reservation fees
• Bank deposit (typically around SAR 50,000)
• Ongoing renewal and tax filing costs