As one of the leading corporate service providers globally we can help you with company registration in Saudi Arabia. Our expert team of multicultural professionals can assist you in setting up your business with our in-house expertise and extensive network of partners.
To help you choose the best type of company entity for your needs, we have created ‘at a glance’ table for Saudi Arabia that offers a clear and concise overview of entity formation options. This table provides quick access to essential information on the formation process, requirements, and timelines for different entity types in Saudi Arabia serving as a valuable resource whether you’re considering expanding into new markets or establishing a new business venture.
At a glance entity types in Saudi Arabia
| Key Information | Limited liability company | Closed joint stock company | Commercial agency agreement |
|---|---|---|---|
Frequently used for: |
All purposes |
All purposes |
Manufacturing/export trading |
Minimum capitalisation |
SAR 503,049 |
SAR 503,049 |
SAR 0 |
Limited liability |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Lead time incorporation |
Four months |
Four months |
Eight weeks |
Lead time account opening |
Two months |
Two months |
Eight weeks |
Taxation |
20% |
20% |
0% |
Resident management |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Cost indication without |
$44,974 |
$51,430 |
$11,250 |
Cost indication with |
$49,924 |
$56,380 |
$16,200 |
Corporate services
Our comprehensive range of corporate services are designed to meet all your business needs, wherever in the world you operate. They include:
We handle all aspects of the incorporation process, so your entities are up and running as soon as possible. We then look after the fundamentals so that everything is in good standing year after year.
We liaise directly with banks to get accounts open for your entities and handle day-to-day cash management and fund flows going forward.
We provide directors as needed – from individuals to full boards – delivering effective day-to-day management of your entities.
We are licensed to act as company secretary across our international offices and provide all associated services, ensuring best-practice governance and proactive board support for your entities.
We provide expert compliance support to ensure your entities are completely aligned with local and international regulatory and legislative requirements.
Our experts will help deal with the key tax compliance, filing and reporting needs of your entities.
Our highly experienced team will work with you and all associated participants to ensure deals your entities are involved in are closed in a rigorous and compliant manner.
From the simplest trial balance to full-spectrum public accounts and board reporting packages, our teams offer full bookkeeping, financial reporting and annual tax filing capabilities.
Our local experts can assist you with a range of HR requirements, including local recruitment, immigration support, ongoing people management and payroll administration.
Where you need it, we are able to provide dedicated office space with associated facilities and equipment.