Foreign Investment and Company Formation

We advise on foreign investment in Saudi Arabia and support company formation, licensing and registration under applicable investment and companies rules. This includes planning the legal structure, preparing incorporation documents and coordinating the steps required to start operations.

Investment structures and key issues

We assess whether a limited liability company, foreign company branch, representative office, joint venture, franchise, licence, merger or another structure fits the proposed activity. Our review considers permitted ownership, investment and sector licences, tax and customs incentives, localization and employment requirements, profit repatriation, financing, governance and exit terms.

Our formation process

• Understand the business plan, capital, target activities and investor objectives.
• Compare available structures and identify legal, regulatory and tax considerations.
• Prepare the articles, bylaws, shareholder arrangements and supporting documents.
• Coordinate investment, commercial, municipal and professional licences as applicable.
• Support registration and practical post-formation requirements.

Depending on the engagement and official requirements, deliverables can include incorporation documents, commercial registration, Chamber of Commerce membership, tax registration, investment and operating licences, banking coordination, employee visas and internal company agreements.