BUSINESS SETUP IN SAUDI ARABIA
Start your Saudi company with a clear plan.
Get clarity on your eligibility, documents, costs and next steps. Expandway guides your setup from planning to ongoing business support.
100% foreign ownership may be available for eligible activities.
- Your setup route explained
- Itemised cost breakdown
- Local support in Riyadh
Riyadh office
Clear service scope
Separate government charges
Support after setup
Know your options before you commit.
Can I own my company?
We review your activity, nationality and investor route.
What will it really cost?
See professional fees, government charges and other costs separately.
What documents do I need?
Receive a checklist matched to your setup route.
Expats in KSA
International investors
GCC nationals
Businesses expanding into Saudi Arabia
Eligibility depends on your activity and investor profile.
One team for your Saudi business setup.
Select the support your business needs.
Setup assessment
Activity, ownership and entity options
Investment registration
MISA registration support where required
Company formation
Commercial Registration and company documents
Government liaison
GRO, PRO and relevant activity approvals
Operational readiness
Banking and visa application support
Ongoing compliance
Accounting, tax and administrative support
Your proposal confirms the exact services included.
From first conversation to company setup.
01
Assess your route
Review activity and investor eligibility
02
Prepare your file
Choose structure and complete documents
03
Submit registrations
MISA where required and Commercial Registration
04
Complete launch formalities
Relevant approvals, banking and visa support
05
Stay supported
Handover and agreed ongoing services
Timelines depend on documents, business activity and authority approvals.
See the full cost before you commit.
Expandway service fee
Professional support listed in your proposal
Government charges
Paid directly to the relevant authorities
Other required costs
Translations, premises and third- party services, where applicable
Final costs depend on your activity, structure and scope.
Hear from people who have worked with Expandway.
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Client name, business and setup experience
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“Great service at reasonable price”
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Ammar Khan
23 January 2025
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“his team is excellent”
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Nice Immigration
23 January 2025
See what a completed setup looks like.
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Starting point:
client activity and needs
Our role:
documented services delivered
Outcome:
approved milestones and client feedback
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Actual Riyadh team or office photo
A local partner you can speak to.
- A named point of contact
- A written scope and cost breakdown
- Support beyond incorporation
Start with the right documents.
Shareholder identity documents
Existing company records, where applicable
Financial records, where required
Business activity and ownership details
Attestation or translation, if required
Your consultant confirms the requirements for your route.
The questions to answer before you start.
Can a foreign investor own 100%?
This may be possible for eligible activities. We check your investor route and any sector restrictions first.
How much will my setup cost?
Costs vary. Your quote separates our professional fee, government charges and other required costs.
Your residence status alone does not determine your setup route. We review your nationality, investor profile and activity before advising on the applicable requirements.
Timing depends on the documents, structure, activity and required approvals. Your consultant explains the expected stages and dependencies for your setup.
We offer banking and visa application support, GRO and PRO services, accounting and ongoing compliance support. Your proposal confirms the services included. Final decisions remain with the relevant authorities and institutions.
Your next step starts with one conversation.
Discuss your eligibility, required documents and estimated setup costs with Expandway.
Expandway is an independent consultancy. Government charges are paid directly to the relevant authorities. Eligibility and approvals depend on the applicable requirements.