Register a Company in Saudi Arabia — Without the Delays, Rejections, or Runarounds
100% foreign ownership is possible. But setting up a company in Saudi Arabia involves more than ticking boxes.
The real cost isn’t in the fees — it’s in the lost weeks from paperwork bounces, blocked bank accounts, visa issues, and misfiled licenses.
That’s where we come in.
At Atam, we don’t just help you register your company — we build a done-right-from-day-one launch plan to get you legally operational, fully compliant, and able to hire, invoice, and scale inside the Kingdom.
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Most Service Providers Handle Paperwork. We Handle Outcomes.
We’ve worked with startups, agencies, regional HQs, and multinational firms expanding into Saudi Arabia. Across every case, the pattern is the same:
- The Ministry of Investment (MISA) isn’t aligned with your activity or capital.
- Your Commercial Registration (CR) gets delayed over translation or shareholding errors.
- Your bank account is rejected because you listed the wrong GM or visa file isn’t active.
- You realize you can’t hire or invoice — because your Qiwa, ZATCA, GOSI, and Muqeem files were never opened.
And suddenly, “21 steps” becomes a 3-month detour.
We’re not here to follow that checklist — we’re here to fix it.
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The 3-Phase Launch Plan We Run for Every Client
We’ve streamlined the full company formation process into a launch system that eliminates friction and makes the bureaucracy disappear behind the scenes.
Phase 1: Legal Foundations
- Business activity mapping (based on MISA + CR + Saudization)
- Entity structure (LLC, branch, JSC)
- Name reservation and Articles of Association
- MISA license and CR issuance
- Chamber of Commerce registration
All of this is done with legal translations, approvals, and compatibility checks before submission — not after you get a rejection email.
Phase 2: Compliance Infrastructure
- Bank account pre-clearance and capital deposit
- Labor file opened in Qiwa + Muqeem
- Address registered via Ejar
- ZATCA (formerly GAZT) setup for VAT
- GOSI for social insurance compliance
We run these in parallel to cut weeks off your launch. Nothing stalls waiting on “step 11.”
Phase 3: Operational Readiness
- Iqama processing for GM
- Absher portal activation
- Health insurance & medical clearance
- Visa file activation
- Hiring compliance & payroll readiness
Once this is done, you’re not just “registered” — you’re legally operating, bank-funded, and ready to invoice.
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We Register These Types of Companies in Saudi Arabia
We specialize in helping companies with global or regional ambitions set up in KSA:
- Foreign-owned LLCs
- Branches of international companies
- Regional HQ entities
- Startup licenses via incubators
- Consulting, SaaS, IT, marketing, services
If you’re not sure what legal form you need — we’ll help you choose based on tax structure, Saudization quotas, and your future hiring plan.
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What It Costs to Register a Company in Saudi Arabia?
There’s no one-size-fits-all pricing — and any agency that gives you a flat quote is skipping the nuance that matters.
But here’s what we can tell you from our client data:
| Company Type | First-Year Cost Range (SAR) |
|---|---|
| Foreign-owned LLC | 100,000 – 250,000 |
| Saudi-owned LLC | 50,000 – 100,000 |
| Branch | 80,000 – 200,000 |
| JSC | 300,000+ |
These include: legal fees, licensing, visa costs, government registrations, translations, and office rent.
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What Happens After You Register?
Most founders think the CR is the finish line. It’s not.
You’re not operational until:
- Qiwa is active and Saudization registered
- ZATCA account is approved and VAT filed
- Bank account is verified and capital deposited
- GM iqama is issued and tied to your file
- Muqeem, Absher, and Mudad portals are running
We walk you through every single one — and set them up for you.
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FAQs
Can my company be 100% foreign-owned?
Yes. Most sectors allow this with MISA licensing.
How long does it take to register?
6–10 weeks is realistic if done correctly from day one.
Can I open a bank account remotely?
Partially. We help facilitate through POA while you complete visa formalities.
What are my hiring obligations?
You’ll be subject to Saudization quotas — we help structure your hiring plan accordingly.
Do I need an office lease?
Yes — at minimum, a virtual office lease is required. We assist with compliant options.
Ready to Register Your Company in Saudi Arabia?
Whether you’re a founder, GM, or legal lead, we’ll walk you through every step — or fix the mess you’re already in.
Schedule a free consultation with Atam.
We’ll map your setup, flag risks, and build your launch plan.
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