Saudi Arabia: company formation
Limited Liability Company · Middle East
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
LLC in Saudi Arabia — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Access to the largest Gulf market, in rapid transformation.
- Massive public procurement under the national programmes.
- Full foreign ownership possible with an investment licence.
What it does not solve
- Real premises and local staff required: no light version exists.
- 20 % on the foreign share, and a two-to-three-month administrative path.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): zatca.gov.sa (to be checked)
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Adequate, with a long administrative path.
A foreign investment licence, real premises and local staff are required. There is no light version of this jurisdiction.
Our assessment for Saudi Arabia; to be checked.
Office in Riyadh or Jeddah, on quotation. Mandatory.
Our offer in Saudi Arabia, internal catalogue.
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Saudi Arabia: what is specific to it
- New Companies Law (Royal Decree M/132), in force since 19 January 2023; the Ministry of Commerce keeps the register. Source: laws.boe.gov.sa (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Saudi Arabia compared with United Arab Emirates and Mauritius
| Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | LLC | FZ-LLC · LLC | GBC · AC |
| Corporate taxation | 20 % on the foreign share · zakat on the local share | 0 % up to AED 375,000 then 9 % · registration mandatory even at nil rate | Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network |
| Share capital | SAR 500,000 | Not established | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 2–3 months | 2–4 weeks | 1 week |
| Banking access | Demanding | Accessible | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Real presence required | Real presence required | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 44,190 € | On request | from 20,490 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for United Arab Emirates → · The page for Mauritius →
Compare this jurisdiction
Registered office and premises in Saudi Arabia
From 1,790 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and choice of zone
- Name reservation and initial approval
- Licence issue
- Visa and identity
- Tax and bank account
For Saudi Arabia, the usual time is 2–3 months.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: Gulf licence · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Saudi Arabia: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Saudi Arabia?
Company formation in Saudi Arabia starts at 44,190 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Saudi Arabia?
About 2–3 months once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
What is the corporate tax rate in Saudi Arabia?
20 % on the foreign share · zakat on the local share (data as of 21 September 2026; source: zatca.gov.sa; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Saudi Arabia?
SAR 500,000: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Saudi Arabia?
Access to the largest Gulf market, in rapid transformation. Massive public procurement under the national programmes. Full foreign ownership possible with an investment licence.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Saudi Arabia?
Real premises and local staff required: no light version exists. 20 % on the foreign share, and a two-to-three-month administrative path.
Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates or Mauritius: where do our services start?
from 44,190 € in Saudi Arabia; from 20,490 € in Mauritius, excluding tax.
Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates or Mauritius: how does corporate tax compare?
Saudi Arabia, 20 % on the foreign share · zakat on the local share; United Arab Emirates, 0 % up to AED 375,000 then 9 % · registration mandatory even at nil rate; Mauritius, Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network; to be checked.
Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates or Mauritius: which is faster to register?
Saudi Arabia in 2–3 months; United Arab Emirates in 2–4 weeks; Mauritius in 1 week, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →