🇸🇦 Cost of Setting Up in Saudi Arabia
Complete cost breakdown for company formation in Saudi Arabia — formation fees, annual compliance, office space, and structure-specific costs.
Cost Overview
Cost Breakdown (USD)
Formation Cost
SAR 20,000 – 100,000 ($5,300 – $26,600)Annual Compliance
SAR 40,000 – 200,000+ ($10,600 – $53,300)Office Space
SAR 30,000 – 250,000+/year depending on city and sectorCost by Structure
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Minimum CapitalNo statutory minimum for Saudi-owned LLCs; SAR 500,000 commonly required for foreign-invested LLCs (sector-dependent)
Annual CostSAR 30,000 – 150,000+ depending on sector, office, and compliance requirements
Setup Timeline2–6 weeks
Joint Stock Company (JSC)
Minimum CapitalSAR 500,000 (closed JSC) / SAR 10,000,000 (public JSC)
Annual CostSAR 100,000 – 500,000+ including audit, compliance, and governance costs
Setup Timeline4–8 weeks
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