Company Formation

What We Include in Saudi Company Registration

Our comprehensive company registration services cover every legal, administrative, and operational requirement to get your business running in Saudi Arabia.

MISA License Processing

Complete processing of Ministry of Investment (MISA) licenses for foreign and local investors.

Commercial Registration (CR)

Official Commercial Registration certificate from the Ministry of Commerce.

Ministry Approvals

Coordination and approval from all relevant government ministries and authorities.

Chamber of Commerce Registration

Chamber of Commerce membership registration and activation.

Articles of Association (AOA)

Professional drafting and notarization of Articles of Association.

Municipality Licensing

Municipal license and local authority permits for your business operations.

Company Name Reservation

Name availability check, reservation, and legal confirmation.

Foreign Investment Support

Dedicated support for foreign investors navigating Saudi regulations.

100% Foreign Ownership

Assistance for full foreign ownership companies under Saudi investment laws.

Parent Company Setup

Structure parent companies from UK, USA, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE & more.

Estimated Processing Timeline

Rapid Formations aims to complete the company formation process within the following estimated timeframes, depending on company type and regulatory requirements.

30

Working Days

Services Company Formation

For professional services, consulting, IT, marketing, and general service companies.

45

Working Days

Trading Company Formation

For trading, import/export, retail, e-commerce, and industrial companies with additional regulatory requirements.

Company Formation in 5 Simple Steps

A streamlined five-step process designed to take your business from initial idea to fully operational in Saudi Arabia.

01

Initial Consultation

We understand your business goals, investment structure, and industry requirements. Our experts assess the best formation path for your needs.

02

Documentation Collection

We guide you in preparing all required documents including passport copies, parent company papers, bank statements, and attested certificates.

03

Government Approvals

We submit and track applications with MISA, Ministry of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, Municipality, and other relevant authorities.

04

Company Registration

Upon approval, we complete Commercial Registration, issue CR certificate, register Articles of Association, and activate Chamber membership.

05

Operational Setup

We handle Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, ZATCA/VAT, bank account opening, office setup, and visa processing to make you fully operational.

Documents Generally Required

The following documents are generally required to begin the company formation process. Requirements may vary based on investor type (individual vs corporate) and nationality.

Need Help With Documents?

The following documents are generally required to begin the company formation process. Requirements may vary based on investor type (individual vs corporate) and nationality.

Passport Copies

Valid passport copies of all shareholders and the General Manager.

National ID Copies

National ID copies for Saudi or GCC national investors.

Parent Company Documents

Corporate documents if forming a subsidiary or branch office.

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company (if applicable).

Memorandum / Articles of Association

Existing MOA/AOA of the parent company (for branch setup).

Board Resolution

Board resolution authorizing the Saudi company formation.

Power of Attorney

Notarized Power of Attorney for the appointed representative.

Company Profile

Detailed company profile describing business activities and objectives.

Attested Documents

Documents attested by Saudi Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if required).

Global Business Support

We also provide parent company formation support from multiple jurisdictions, enabling you to structure your global business presence before expanding into Saudi Arabia.