BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT SUPPORTEstablish Your Saudi
Business With Confidence

This service is suitable for:

• Foreign investors establishing a Saudi company
• International businesses creating a Saudi subsidiary
• Entrepreneurs launching a new venture
• Companies relocating regional operations
• Existing businesses adding new activities
• Organizations restructuring Saudi ownership or operations
• Investors requiring coordinated establishment support

Our Formation Process

A CLEAR ESTABLISHMENT ROADMAP

1. Initial Assessment

We discuss your proposed activities, ownership, shareholders, operational requirements, investment plans, and preferred timeline.

2. Requirements Review

Our team identifies the general licensing pathway, formation stages, expected documentation, and any activity-specific considerations.

3. Document Preparation

We provide a structured checklist and coordinate the preparation, authentication, translation, and submission of required documents where applicable.

4. Licensing & Registration

Applications and supporting materials are coordinated with the relevant authorities and authorized professional specialists.

5. Corporate Setup

We assist with commercial registration, constitutional documents, government registrations, and other establishment requirements.

6. Operational Readiness

Once established, we help coordinate compliance, workforce, banking preparation, local service providers, and other operational needs.

Why Connecting Saudi?

Coordinated Support

A single point of communication helps keep the different establishment stages organized.

Local Understanding

Our team understands Saudi business practices, government procedures, and the practical needs of international companies.

International Perspective

We communicate requirements clearly to investors and businesses unfamiliar with the Saudi establishment process.

Transparent Scope

Clients receive a defined scope of work covering responsibilities, professional fees, estimated stages, and applicable third-party costs.

Documents Commonly Requested

Depending on the ownership structure and activity, documents may include:

• Certificate of incorporation
• Commercial registration or equivalent
• Articles or memorandum of association
• Shareholder and director information
• Board resolution approving Saudi establishment
• Audited financial statements
• Passports of shareholders and authorized representatives
• Power of attorney
• Company profile
• Proposed Saudi business activities
• Ultimate beneficial-owner information

Some foreign documents may require authentication, legalization, or certified Arabic translation. Requirements should be confirmed before these services are arranged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a foreign investor fully own a Saudi company?

Many activities permit full foreign ownership, while some sectors have additional requirements or restrictions. The proposed activity must be reviewed before confirming the ownership structure.

How long does company formation take?

Timelines vary based on business activities, ownership, required approvals, documentation readiness, and government processing. An estimated schedule is provided after assessment.

Do I need to be physically present in Saudi Arabia?

Some procedures may be completed through an authorized representative. Banking, identification, signing, or other requirements may still require personal attendance.

Can Connecting Saudi guarantee approval?

No. We coordinate applications and help clients prepare correctly, but all licensing and registration decisions remain with the relevant authorities.

Are government fees included in your professional fees?

Unless specifically stated, government charges, translations, attestations, legal services, office costs, and third-party expenses are quoted separately.

Can you support the business after formation?

Yes. Support may include compliance coordination, recruitment, workforce planning, business introductions, government administration, and operational guidance.

ⓘ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Connecting Saudi provides business advisory and process-coordination services. Formal legal, tax, accounting, and other regulated professional services are provided by appropriately licensed specialists.

Requirements, fees, timelines, and government procedures depend on the proposed activity and may change. Final decisions and approvals remain with the relevant Saudi authorities.