Manufacturing License in Saudi Arabia
The Industrial License issued by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) — the licence that authorizes manufacturing, processing and assembly activities, and unlocks industrial-land allocation through MODON plus customs and tax incentives.
Issuing authority
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM)
What it authorizes
Manufacturing, processing, assembly and industrial activities
Typical timeline
30-60 days
Common entity types
LLC, JSC
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Who needs the manufacturing license
The Ministry of Industry license for manufacturing, processing and assembly — with access to industrial land and customs incentives.
Manufacturers and assemblers
Producing goods within Saudi Arabia — food, electronics, automotive, building materials, chemicals, pharma.
Processing and packaging operators
Processing raw materials, packaging and labelling for the Saudi or export market.
Industrial joint ventures
Local-foreign joint ventures targeting localization, Vision 2030 sectors and government procurement.
Companies seeking MODON land
Operators that need allocated industrial land in MODON industrial cities at preferential rates.
Activities this license covers
A representative list — we confirm the exact ISIC codes for your specific activity on the first call.
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical and chemical production
- Building materials and construction inputs
- Electronics and electrical equipment manufacturing
- Automotive parts and assembly
- Metal fabrication and engineering products
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM)
- What it authorizes
- Manufacturing, processing, assembly and industrial activities
- Typical timeline
- 30-60 days
- Common entity types
- LLC, JSC
- Government fee
- Varies by sector and capacity
How we secure your manufacturing license
One team coordinates every step — MISA, MoC and the sector regulator — so you deal with us, not the platforms.
Project scoping
Define the product, capacity, technology and inputs — the basis for MIM's evaluation.
MISA + MIM application
MISA investment license (for foreign investors) and the industrial license application with the technical file.
Land allocation
MODON industrial-land allocation or private-site approval, depending on your scale and sector.
Commercial registration
Issue the Commercial Registration and activate operational platforms (Customs, Saudi Standards / SASO, etc.).
Documents you'll typically need
- MISA investment license (foreign investors)
- Project description and feasibility study
- Technical specifications and production capacity
- Raw materials and manpower plan
- Environmental impact statement (where required)
- Proposed factory location (MODON allocation or private)
Common questions
- What incentives come with an industrial license?
- MODON industrial-land at preferential rates, customs exemptions on imported machinery and raw materials, and access to Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) financing.
- Does 100% foreign ownership apply?
- Yes for most manufacturing activities under a MISA license. Substance requirements (real factory, real employment) are stricter than for service or trade licenses.
- Do I need environmental approval?
- Yes for most manufacturing activities — the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) issues environmental approvals graded by impact category.
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