Fast-track Your Business Setup in Saudi Arabia
Accelerate your company setup process and integrate your business into the Saudi market
The Saudi Advantage: Why Set Up a Business in Saudi Arabia?
With Saudi Vision 2030 fueling monumental growth, the opportunity is ripe for Saudi expansion
Saudi GDP
$1Tr+
SME Contribution To GDP
35%
By 2030
FDI Increase From 3.8% To
5.7%
By 2030
Private Sector's Contribution
65%
By 2030
Annual Investment In Development & Innovation Sector
2.5% of GDP
By 2040
Set Up Your Business in Saudi Arabia With 100% Foreign Ownership
The AstroLabs Advantage for your business in KSA
Leverage the AstroLabs business expansion platform to streamline your Saudi company formation for accelerated growth in a seamless transition.
5/5
Rating from our Clients
6
Unicorns Supported
100m+ USD
USD Fund raised
600+
Business Expansions to KSA
1700+
Business Expansions to the Gulf
Partnering with the Ministry of Investment (MISA) since 2018
AstroLabs has been working closely with MISA (previously SAGIA) since 2018 to seamlessly accelerate high-growth global companies to set up in Saudi Arabia.
Team of 40 On-Ground Local Company Setup Experts in Saudi Arabia
Our top-rated business consultants in KSA have enabled the seamless expansion of 700+ companies with 100% foreign ownership.
Comprehensive Packages Designed to Kickstart Your Business in KSA
We streamline your business setup in Saudi Arabia with our soft landing solutions and office spaces that include a National Address, complemented by our comprehensive compliance support including PRO, GRO, and HR administrative services to ensure business growth.
Benefit from AstroLabs Network and Business Growth Services
Our partnership extends beyond gaining a business license in KSA. We continue to support your company’s growth through our recruitment and PRO services, and by connecting you with our extensive network across various sectors.
Expand Your Company to Saudi Arabia and Register Your National Address in Saudi at AstroLabs
Get Your License in 10 Days and Become Fully Operational in Less Than 3 Months
MISA License
License Management
Complete Liaison with Official Authorities
Issuance of the GM Visa
Government Portal Registrations
Assistance in Bank Account Opening
Beyond Setup: Compliance & HR Admin services and access to our network
3- Stage Process to Set Up a Business in Saudi Arabia
Stage 1: Establish Your Entity (Estimated 1 Month to Complete)
- Obtain a MISA Investor License – Secure a one-year license from the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) to legally establish your business.
- Name Reservation – Reserve your company's name with the relevant authority.
- Draft Local Articles of Association (AoA) – Prepare and notarize the Articles of Association (AoA). This document follows a legal template with limited adjustments.
- Commercial Registration (CR) – Obtain your Commercial Registration (CR) certificate to officially recognize your company as a legal entity in Saudi Arabia.
- Chamber of Commerce (CoC) Registration – Register your company with the Chamber of Commerce (CoC).
Stage 2: Authorization to Recruit (Estimated 2 Months to Complete)
- Obtain a Company Seal – Get an official company seal containing your CR number and company name.
- Register with the Ministry of Labor – Complete the registration process with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to legally hire employees.
- Register with the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) – Enroll in GOSI to manage employee social security and insurance contributions.
- Register a National Address – List your company’s physical location in Saudi Arabia in the national database for legal correspondence.
- Issue a General Manager (GM) Visa – Secure a visa for your General Manager (GM) to be based in Saudi Arabia.
- Register with the General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) & VAT – Complete tax registration with GAZT and ensure compliance with VAT regulations.
Stage 3: Visa Process & Opening a Corporate Bank Account (Estimated 3 Months to Complete)
- Activate the Chamber of Commerce (CoC) Account – Ensure your CoC account is active for official business transactions.
- Obtain Health Insurance – Secure health insurance for the General Manager as part of the residency requirements.
- Get a Medical Check-up – Schedule and complete the GM’s mandatory medical check-up in Saudi Arabia.
- Issue the General Manager’s Iqama – Obtain the GM’s Iqama (residency permit) after completing health and visa requirements.
- Register with the Muqeem Portal – Streamline visa and residency management through the Muqeem system.
- Register with the Absher Portal – Gain access to e-government services essential for business operations.
- Register with the Qiwa Portal – Utilize Qiwa services for business management, including employment contracts.
- Register with the Mudad Portal – Manage payroll and municipal services through Mudad.
- Open a Corporate Bank Account – Establish a corporate banking relationship in Saudi Arabia for transactions and financial operations.
Our Saudi Expansion Track-Record
Tech
Tourism
Gaming
Sustainability
Energy & Sustainability
Media
Construction
Financial services
Companies We’ve Expanded To Saudi Arabia
600+ Business Expansions to Saudi Arabia Across 30 Industries and 25 Countries
5.0/5 Satisfaction Rating From Our Clients
Ramesh Iyengar
CEO
I would recommend any company that is looking to expand to Saudi to find a local market entry partner like AstroLabs who can identify the needs from the authorities and use their local know-how to fast-track the process of expansion for businesses.
Michael de Lagarde
CEO, ALTEIA
AstroLabs was Wa'ed's suggestion as the go-to-market entry partner in KSA. The team at AstroLabs had in-depth knowledge about the Kingdom's procedures and the newly issued laws and enabled a very efficient and effective expansion for us
Jason Wilson BSc MRICS
General Manager, WAAGNER BIRO STEEL AND GLASS
AstroLabs provided invaluable support in our strategic entry into Saudi, which is one of the largest markets in MENA. PRO work can look complicated, but with the help of their on-ground specialists, AstroLabs made our whole expansion journey quick and efficient. They simplified the process remarkably.