Business Setup Readiness Index — Start your business in Saudi Arabia on solid ground

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Legal Entity Details

The planned legal entity type is clearly defined and suitable for the target activity Trade name availability has been verified and it complies with Ministry of Commerce requirements The partner structure and ownership percentages are fully defined and documented The National Address and planned premises of the establishment are identified and ready

Economic Activity and Regulatory Compliance

The economic activity is precisely defined with a clear ISIC activity code The planned activity complies with Saudi regulations, with no restrictions or prohibitions It has been verified that the activity is not on the negative list for foreign investment Sector-specific approvals have been checked and no additional approvals are required

Capital and Source of Funds

The planned capital meets or exceeds the required statutory minimum The source of the planned capital is fully documented and clear The source of funds transferred from abroad is documented and compliant with AML requirements The temporary bank account for depositing the capital is ready or already opened

Licenses, Regulatory Requirements, and Government Authorities

All sector licenses required for the activity are fully identified and documented We have a complete, clear map of the government authorities involved at every step The foreign investment license has been obtained from the Ministry of Investment (MISA) License processing timeframes are known and included in a unified, realistic schedule

Feasibility Study and Financing Plan

We have a documented feasibility study for the project, even if simplified The financing plan for incorporation and initial operations is defined and realistic The project's expected break-even point has been clearly calculated

Specialized Foreign Investor Requirements

The Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) of the planned entity is identified and officially documented The cross-border ownership structure is documented and clear at every level Bank account opening requirements have been assessed and a bank has been initially contacted A local agent or representative has been appointed and engaged, where required

Zakat and Taxes (Impact Only)

The new entity's expected Zakat and tax position is clear and has been assessed Double taxation avoidance treaties have been assessed and utilized where available The impact of VAT on the operating model has been clearly assessed

Human Resources and Saudization

The initial hiring plan and target Saudization rate are defined and realistic Visa and sponsorship transfer requirements are clear and fully planned for GOSI contributions and government labor fees have been accurately assessed

Governance and Ownership Structure

Management and signing authorities are clearly defined in the Articles of Association We have a documented partners' agreement defining decision-making and dispute resolution The mechanism for future profit distribution among the partners is defined in advance

Operations, Technology, and Growth Plan

The initial operating model is defined and fully ready for launch We have a documented initial growth vision for after the setup stabilizes Core technology systems are planned and defined from day one

Risk Management and Execution Speed

The key risks of the setup phase are identified, with an initial mitigation plan We have a realistic time allowance for the setup period, documented in a schedule A single designated internal owner is in place to follow up on all setup procedures

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