Guidance answers about business services and market entry
In Saudi Arabia, the most common structures for a foreign investor are the limited liability company, the simplified joint-stock company, and a foreign company branch. Legal forms differ in other countries; see each country page.
In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Investment Investor Guide estimates investment-registration processing at 10 working days after the file is complete. The full duration depends on preparing and legalising your documents. In the United Kingdom, online registration is usually within 24 hours. We write the estimate in your quotation.
Saudi Arabia: yes, in most service activities. UAE: yes, on the mainland in most activities. Oman: yes, except excluded activities. Kuwait: yes, with a Direct Investment Promotion Authority licence. Qatar: up to 100% with Ministry of Commerce and Industry approval. Bahrain: yes, in permitted activities. Every country has exceptions; see its page.
Saudi Arabia: service activities have no statutory minimum in the Investor Guide. Fully foreign-owned commercial activities have a minimum of SAR 30 million. Oman: there is no minimum for an LLC. Egypt: a one-person company requires EGP 1,000.
For Saudi Arabia under the ordinary registration route: the foreign participating company's commercial registration, its financial statements for the last financial year, and legalisation or apostille according to the issuing country. Premium Residency holders are exempt from these documents. See each country page for details.
The mainland lets you work directly in the local market. A free zone has its own licensing authority and rules and suits certain activities and international dealing. We compare the options for your activity.
It depends on your customers, activity type, ownership and cost. Tell us your activity and we suggest two or three options with the reason.
Yes, after formation. The bank applies know-your-customer procedures and often requires the authorised signatory to attend. We prepare your bank file.
It depends on each country's system, your activity, employee count and localisation ratios. We explain it after the activity is defined.
Saudi Arabia: 20% income tax on the foreign partner's share of profit and 15% VAT. UAE: 9% corporate tax on taxable income above AED 375,000. Every company must keep books.
In Saudi Arabia, registration is mandatory when taxable supplies exceed SAR 375,000 annually.
It depends on the company type and the system in each country. In Saudi Arabia, companies submit annual financial statements. We explain what is required for your entity.
In Saudi Arabia, Premium Residency has categories including investor and entrepreneur categories, with a one-time fee of SAR 4,000. In the UAE: the Golden Visa. See the Golden Visa page for details.
They vary by visa type and country. We provide an estimate once we know your case.
Usually yes, depending on residence type, income and each country's rules.
Company formation. Post-formation registrations. Accounting and tax. Legal support coordinated with licensed lawyers. Visas and residency. Market entry. Buying and selling companies.
Saudi service-company formation through the office starts from SAR 21,000, and commercial activity formation starts from SAR 35,000. VAT and government fees are excluded; the final price depends on your country and documents. You receive a written quotation with government fees shown separately.
The Online Journey (/start) offers fixed-price packages from SAR 9,000 plus 15% VAT; you pay online and follow your case through the portal. Office Services are handled by the office team under a written quotation: service-company formation starts from SAR 21,000 and commercial activity from SAR 35,000, excluding VAT and government fees.
Yes: Zakat and tax registration, social insurance, chamber registration, monthly accounting and visas.
Call or WhatsApp: +966502000159. Email: info@qattanserv.com. Or visit Olaya Mall, Office 4040, Al-Wurud, Riyadh.
Contact us to identify the required information and appropriate next step.
Official contact channelsتفضيلات الكوكيز
نستخدم كوكيز اختيارية للتحليلات والإعلانات فقط بعد موافقتك. يمكنك المتابعة من دون قبولها.