Is Starting a Business in Saudi Arabia
a Good Choice for You to Start Up?
Why Start a Bussiness in Saudi Arabia ?
At HFA, we support entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Saudi Arabia with a streamlined, fully managed setup—so you can enter the Saudi Arabia market smoothly and focus on growth from day one.
- Saudi Vision 2030 is Reshaping the market Saudi Arabia is undergoing a major economic shift driven by Vision 2030, opening new sectors and accelerating digital transformation. This makes it the ideal time to establish a company in Saudi Arabia and benefit from a fast-evolving, opportunity-rich market. We handle the formation process and legal requirements to get you up and running efficiently.
- Zero Personal Income Tax & Strong DemandThe Saudi Arabia market offers zero personal income tax and strong purchasing power, creating a highly profitable environment for businesses. HFA supports you in establishing your company in Saudi Arabia, including bank account setup and financial advisory to help you benefit from these advantages.
- Efficient Setup & Reliable ComplianceSaudi Arabia offers a business-friendly environment with increasingly efficient licensing processes. We take care of your commercial registrations, required licenses, and ongoing compliance—so you can focus on operations, not paperwork.
- Stability, Safety & Quality of LifeBeyond business, Saudi Arabia provides a secure and high-quality living environment. From work visas to relocation support, we ensure a smooth transition for you and your team as you expand into the market
Setting Up a Company in Saudi Arabia: Key Questions
Yes, a foreigner or non-resident can open a business in Saudi Arabia with 100% ownership! The Saudi Ministry of Investment is the responsible government body that issues commercial licenses to foreign investors.
It may take up to 30 days or even more depending on the type of business, required documents, and process time from relevant authorities.
Foreigners are allowed to work in service, industrial, agricultural, commercial, and professional activities, with specific requirements applicable to each category.
Foreign companies operating in the Kingdom are required to pay an annual corporate tax of 20 percent on their net profit.
It takes anywhere between 7 - 15 business days for the commercial registration to be issued. It serves as both, the certificate of incorporation and its local business license.
Requirements vary depending on the type of company and license.
For example, if you intend to open a foreign branch in Saudi Arabia, key documents would typically include: formation / incorporation documents of the parent company, audited financial statements for the last year, a board resolution, or operating agreement all of which bearing an apostille from relevant authorities.
Saudi Arabia is among those countries with the lowest crime rates in the world, having excellent records for normal living standards that make it an ideal place to consider not only for residence but also for business.
All establishment procedures can be completed without the need to travel. However, to operate the company, a general manager must be present in Saudi Arabia. At that point, you can either hire someone who already resides in Saudi Arabia or travel yourself to manage and operate the company.
Yes, we assist in getting a work visa upon incorporation of your company in Saudi Arabia.
Why HFA
Choose HFA as your trusted partner for establishing businesses in Saudi Arabia and benefit from our international experience in establishing companies and adhering to the highest standards. We deal directly with service providers from the state directly and do not deal with intermediaries. We have contract in Saudi Arabia with the Ministry of Investment, To date, we have established more than 850 companies around the world during the past six years. The excellent customer support we provide makes us the preferred choice for entrepreneurs around the world. We provide customized solutions and personalized services for you and your company, and our proven track record of success and experience helps you take your business to the next level in the huge market of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.