Everything you need to incorporate in Saudi Arabia — organized by authority and phase.
Document checklist progress
| # | Document | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Articles of Association (AOA) | Required | Download template |
| 2 | Shareholder resolution / formation minutes | Required | — |
| 3 | Shareholder register | Required | — |
| 4 | MISA investment license approval | Required | — |
| 5 | Commercial registration (CR) | Required | — |
Incorporation typically starts with a foreign investment license application, then commercial registration with the Ministry of Commerce.
| # | Document | Authority | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAMA license (financial services) | SAMA | Depends on sector | — |
| 2 | CITC / CST license | CITC | Depends on sector | — |
| 3 | SFDA license | SFDA | Depends on sector | — |
| 4 | CMA license | CMA | Depends on sector | — |
| 5 | Municipal / civil defense permits | Municipality | Depends on sector | — |
Not every license applies to every business. Your assessment highlights what your sector requires.
| # | Document | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VAT registration certificate | Required | — |
| 2 | E-invoicing registration (Phase 1) | Required | — |
| 3 | E-invoicing devices (Phase 2) | Depends on sector | — |
| 4 | Approved devices registry | Depends on sector | — |
VAT registration is mandatory once annual supplies exceed SAR 375,000. E-invoicing is mandatory for registered taxpayers.
| # | Document | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOSI establishment registration | Required | — |
| 2 | Wage Protection System (WPS) | Required | — |
| 3 | Nitaqat / Nitaqat file | Required | — |
| 4 | Model employment contracts | Recommended | Download template |
| 5 | Internal HR policy | Recommended | Download template |
GOSI registration is typically required within 15 days of CR issuance.
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