How to Register a Company in Saudi Arabia as a Foreign Investor (2026)
Saudi Arabia opened to foreign investment substantially post-Vision 2030. MISA (Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia) issues foreign investment licences.
Saudi Arabia opened to foreign investment substantially post-Vision 2030. MISA (Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia) issues foreign investment licences. LLC (limited liability company) standard vehicle โ minimum capital varies by activity. 100% foreign ownership now permitted in most sectors. Banking: Al Rajhi, Saudi National Bank. Corporate tax: 20% on foreign investor's share; Zakat: 2.5% on Saudi investor's share.
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