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Official resource: Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia (MISA) ↗
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from clients in Saudi Arabia.
You typically need a reserved trade name, Articles of Association, proof of the entity's licensing (MISA license for foreign investors), and commercial registration with the Ministry of Commerce.
Trade names are reserved through the Ministry of Commerce's online portal, subject to availability and naming rules.
Foreign-owned companies generally need a MISA investment license before completing commercial registration, while wholly Saudi-owned companies do not.
You'll typically also need to complete ZATCA tax registration, municipal licensing, and Chamber of Commerce membership to be fully operational.