Investment registration
A foreign investor must register with MISA before carrying out an investment, subject to the activity and applicable rules.
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A foreign investor must register with MISA before carrying out an investment, subject to the activity and applicable rules.
This stage includes incorporation documents, commercial registration, publication and entity-specific services.
Work licences are issued through Qiwa. The employer bears expatriate employment fees, while the levy depends on workforce and applicable rules.
Employer contribution rates vary by employee nationality and applicable insurance regime, so both rates are editable.
Subscription fees depend on the applicable category and commercial-registration data. New businesses may qualify for an exemption.
Income tax generally applies to the taxable base attributable to foreign ownership, while qualifying Saudi or GCC ownership may be subject to zakat rules.
Municipal fees depend on activity, area, location, signage and permits. Use the official Balady fee calculator for a specific estimate.
A national business address is mandatory. SPL states that newly established companies are exempt from the subscription fee for the first year.
A unified gateway for company formation, commercial registration, licences and connected government services.
The result is indicative. Fees vary by activity, entity, city, chamber category, Nitaqat status, employee nationality, insurance regime and ownership. Verify each official invoice before making a decision.
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