Guides
Plain answers on setting up and running a company in Saudi Arabia, checked against official sources.
Cost to Open a Company in Saudi Arabia (2026)
Government fees for a new Saudi LLC typically total SAR 4,400 to 15,500 in year one. A line-by-line 2026 breakdown for foreign and GCC investors.
VAT Registration in Saudi Arabia (2026)
VAT registration is mandatory above SAR 375,000 of taxable supplies and optional above SAR 187,500. Thresholds, deadlines, documents and penalties in 2026.
Zakat or 20% Income Tax? (2026)
In Saudi Arabia the foreign-owned share of a company pays 20% income tax and the Saudi and GCC share pays 2.5% zakat. How the split works, with an example.
LLC or Branch in Saudi Arabia? (2026)
A Saudi LLC limits your liability; a branch is your own company working in the Kingdom. How they differ on liability, tax, setup and growth, for GCC businesses.
MISA Licence or Investment Registration? (2026)
Saudi Arabia replaced the MISA investment licence with investment registration under its Investment Law in force since 2025. What changed, who registers, fees and timing.