Licenses

Saudi business licenses, one partner.

Most setups combine a MISA investment license with a sector license — commercial, industrial or specialized. We coordinate every authority so you deal with us, not the platforms.

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Where most foreign-owned setups start

MISA Investment License

The Ministry of Investment license that unlocks 100% foreign ownership in most Saudi activities. Required before — or alongside — almost every commercial, industrial or specialized license.

MISA Investment License — full guide

Commercial Licenses

Ministry of Commerce

Service License

The Ministry of Commerce license that authorizes a Saudi company to provide professional and technical services.

3-10 days (after MISA, where required)

Ministry of Commerce

Trade License

The Ministry of Commerce license for trading activities — wholesale, retail, import, export and e-commerce.

5-15 days (after MISA, where required)

Industrial Licenses

Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Manufacturing License

The Ministry of Industry license for manufacturing, processing and assembly — with access to industrial land and customs incentives.

30-60 days

Specialized Licenses

Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture

Agriculture License

The MEWA license for farming, livestock, fisheries and agricultural processing — aligned to Saudi food-security priorities.

15-45 days (depends on activity)

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