The Business Setup Hub is your starting point for confident expansion into Saudi Arabia.
At Peninsula, we go beyond information, we deliver results. Our consultants provide end-to-end company formation services, tailored to your industry, ownership goals, and growth strategy.
From selecting the right license to navigating regulatory requirements, we simplify every step of the journey and ensure your market entry is smooth, compliant, and future-ready.
The SJSC has no minimum capital, allows a single founder, and offers flexible governance with tradable shares. Here is how it compares to an LLC and JSC, and how to set one up in 2026.
Setup costs in Saudi Arabia range from SAR 30,000 for a lean service business to over SAR 500,000 for larger operations. Here is a full breakdown of government fees, capital, office costs and hidden expenses.
100% foreign ownership is now open across more than 95% of Saudi sectors. Here's what MISA requires, which sectors qualify, and how to register your company.
A MISA licence gets you in the door. Commercial registration, GOSI enrolment, Saudization compliance and banking are what actually let you trade, hire and get paid.
The MISA licence is the easy part. Tax registration, SOCPA accounting, banking timelines and Saudisation are where international businesses actually get caught out.
A Commercial Registration certificate is the legal foundation for doing business in Saudi Arabia. Here is what it costs, how to apply, and what comes next once it is issued.
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