SERVICES MANUAL

Seventh Edition
January
Ninth 2019
Edition
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2022

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 Table of Content

01.00: THE AIM OF THIS MANUAL .......................................... 1

02. 00: INTRODUCTION TO THE LICENSES AND INVESTMENT .................... 2
03.00: ISSUANCE OF LICENSES ........................................... 4
03.01 SERVICES LICENSE ............................................. 5
03.02 INDUSTRIAL LICENSE ............................................ 6
03.03 LICENSE FOR A SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL OFFICE ...................... 7
03.04 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR GOVERNMENT PROJECTS ...... 7
03.05 REAL ESTATE LICENSE ........................................... 9
03.06 TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF A GOVERNMENT/ SEMI-GOVERNMENT
CONTRACT 10
03.07 COMMERCIAL LICENSE ........................................... 10
03.07.01 Commercial license with Saudi shareholder .................... 11
03.07.02 100% foreign commercial license .............................. 11
03.08 LICENSE FOR TRANSPORT ......................................... 14
03.08.01 Service for issuing license to practice buses land public
transport within cities ................................................ 15
03.08.02 Service for issuing license to practice land public transport by
metros within cities ................................................... 17
03.08.03 Service for issuing license to practice other transport ...... 19
03.09 CONSULTING LICENSE FOR ENGINEERING OFFICES ....................... 21
03.10 ENTREPRENEUR LICENSES ........................................ 22
03.11 CONSULTING LICENSE FOR TECHNICAL & ECONOMIC COMMUNICATION OFFICES .... 23
03.12 LICENSE FOR SERVING AGENTS AND PROVIDING WORKERS SERVICES ............ 24
03.13 LICENSING OF AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA ................................. 26
03.14 LICENSING OF PRINTING AND PUBLISHING ............................ 27
03.15 PROFESSIONAL LICENSE WITH SAUDI SHAREHOLDER ....................... 28
03.16 AGRICULTURAL LICENSE ......................................... 30
03.17 MINING LICENSE .............................................. 31
03.18 LICENSE ISSUANCE SERVICE FOR BENEFICIARIES OF THE CORRECTIVE PERIOD FOR THE
NATIONAL PROGRAM TO COMBAT COMMERCIAL CONCEALMENT ............................. 31
03.19 REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS (RHQ) LICENSE ............................ 33
03.20 FOREIGN LAW FIRMS LICENSE ..................................... 35
04.00: AMENDMENT OF LICENSE .......................................... 37
04.01 RE-ALLOCATION OF SHARES OR EXIT/ ENTRY OF SHAREHOLDERS OR MERGE COMPANIES
37
04.02 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP TO INHERITORS OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITIES INTO A COMPANY
39
04.03 OPENING OF BRANCHES OR MARKETING CENTERS ......................... 40
04.04 CLOSURE OF BRANCHES OR MARKETING CENTERS ......................... 41
04.05 ADDING OR MODIFYING OR ELIMINATING SERVICES OR PRODUCTS OF
(SERVICES/INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS) ........................................... 42
04.06 CAPITAL REDUCTION ............................................ 43
04.07 CAPITAL INCREASE ............................................ 44
04.08 INCREASE OF MANPOWER FOR INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS ...................... 45
04.09 CHANGE OF LOCATION ........................................... 46
 04.10 CHANGE OF COMMERCIAL NAME OR ONE OF THE PARTNERS ................... 47
04.11 MODIFYING THE NATIONALITY OF THE FOREIGN INVESTOR .................. 48
04.12 CHANGE THE LEGAL ENTITY ....................................... 49
05.00: RENEWAL OF LICENSES ............................................ 51
06.00: PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND SALE .................................... 53
06.01 PROPERTY OWNERSHIP SERVICE .................................... 54
06.02 SALE OF PROPERTY ............................................ 55
06.03 PROPERTY OWNERSHIP SERVICE FOR PROPERTY INVESTMENT ................. 56
06.04 PROPERTY SELLING SERVICE FOR PROPERTY INVESTMENT .................. 57
07.00: CONVERSION OF FOREIGN ENTITY TO 100% ........................... 58
NATIONAL ENTITY ....................................................... 58
08.00: VOLUNTARILY CANCELLATION OF LICENSE ............................ 60
08.01 NOTIFICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION OF THE LICENSE . 61
08.02 APPLY OF VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION OF THE LICENSE .................... 62
09.00: MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT SPECIAL SERVICES ........................ 63
09.01 RENEWAL OF LICENSES FOR LIQUIDATION PURPOSES ...................... 64
09.02 UPDATING ENTITY’S CONTACT INFORMATION ........................... 65
09.03 TRANSFER OF SPONSORSHIP OF THE FOREIGN INVESTOR ................... 66
09.04 RENEWAL OF RESIDENCE PERMIT OF THE INVESTOR WHOSE LICENSE IS CANCELLED 67
09.05 EXIT-RE-ENTRY VISAS OF THE INVESTOR WHOSE LICENSE IS CANCELLED (LICENSES
FOR LIQUIDATION PURPOSE) ................................................. 68
09.06 FINAL EXIT OF THE INVESTOR WHOSE LICENSE IS CANCELLED .............. 69
09.07 ISSUANCE OF SUPPORTING LETTER FOR INVESTOR PROFESSION .............. 70
09.08 EXTENSION OF THE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION DEADLINE .................... 72
09.09 REPLY TO THE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION ............................... 73
09.10 GOVERNMENT DATA UPDATE SERVICE ................................. 74
09.11 ENDING OF SERVICE SUSPENSION FOR AN INVESTOR IN PASSPORTS DEPARTMENT .. 75
09.12 OPENING AN ACCOUNT FOR THE SAUDI INVESTOR ........................ 76
09.13 CHANGING THE E-MAIL .......................................... 77
09.14 ISSUANCE OF SUPPORTING LETTER FOR HIGHER PROFESSIONS ............... 78
10.00: GOVERNMENT ENTITIES’ SERVICES IN MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT INVESTORS’
RELATIONS CENTERS. .................................................... 79
10.01 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE ......................................... 80
10.01.01 Booking Commercial Name .................................. 80
10.01.02 Issuance of Commercial Registration for Company ............. 81
10.01.03 Registration of Sole Establishment Branch ................... 82
10.01.04 Registration of Company Branch .............................. 83
10.01.05 Study of Articles of Association of New Company ............. 84
10.01.06 Renewal of Commercial Registration for Sole Establishments .. 85
10.01.07 Renewal of Commercial Registration for Companies ............ 86
10.01.08 Conversion of Commercial Registration from Sole establishment
to Company 87
10.01.09 Amendment of Commercial Registration for Sole Establishment
for Sole Establishments ................................................ 88
 10.01.10 Amendment of Commercial Registration for Companies .......... 89
10.01.11 Amendment of Sole Establishment Address ..................... 90
10.01.12 Amendment of Company Address ................................ 91
10.01.13 Issuance of the Commercial Register for branches of foreign
companies 92
10.02 MINISTRY OF JUSTICE .......................................... 93
10.02.01 Issuance of attorney ........................................ 93
10.02.02 Industrial Mortgage .......................................... 94
10.02.03 Authentication of Companies’ Article of Association .......... 95
10.02.04 Authentication of Amendment Resolution of Companies’ Article
of Association ......................................................... 96
10.02.05 Property Conveyance ......................................... 97
10.03 GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF PASSPORTS ................................ 98
10.03.01 Exit and Return Visa ........................................ 98
10.03.02 Final Exit Visa (For Investors and General Managers Only) ... 99
10.03.03 Exit and Return Visa for Accompaniers ...................... 100
10.03.04 Cancellation of Exit and Return Visa ....................... 101
10.03.05 Issuance of New Iqama ...................................... 102
10.03.06 Issuance of Iqama for Private Driver or Maid ............... 103
10.03.07 Dismissal of a Subordinates Holding Separate Iqama ......... 104
10.03.08 Renewal of Iqama ........................................... 105
10.03.09 Cancellation of Iqama for Person who has leaved and has not
returned 106
10.03.10 Issuance of replacement Copy of Damaged Iqama .............. 107
10.03.11 Addition of Subordinates to Paterfamilias .................. 108
10.03.12 Issuance of replacement Copy of Damaged Passport ........... 109
10.03.13 PRINT Application .......................................... 110
10.03.14 Bio Fingerprint ............................................ 111
10.03.15 Amendment of Passport Data ................................. 112
10.03.16 Information Transfer ....................................... 113
10.03.17 Sponsorship Transfer and Profession Amendment for General
Manager of Foreign Companies Branch ................................... 114
10.03.18 Services Transfer for Private Driver and Maid .............. 115
10.04 MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ................ 116
10.04.01 Data Updating .............................................. 116
10.04.02 Services Transfer of Expatriates ........................... 117
10.04.03 Amendment of Entity Name ................................... 118
10.04.04 Professions Amendment (High Professions) ................... 119
11.00: GENERAL RULES AND PROVISIONS .................................. 120
11.01 ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF LICENSE ............ 121
11.02 LICENSE CANCELLATION BY THE MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT (PUNITIVE CANCELLATION)
124
11.03 TYPES OF LICENSES, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT AND PERCENTAGE OF SAUDI
PARTNERSHIP 125
11.04 RIGHTS OF FOREIGN INVESTOR ................................... 126
11.05 POWERS OF MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT .............................. 130
12.00: COMMUNICATION WITH MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT ..................... 131
12.01 MECHANISM OF COMMUNICATION WITH MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT ............. 132
 12.02 ADDRESSES OF MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT INVESTORS’ RELATIONS CENTERS ..... 133
13.00: FORMS ......................................................... 134
13.01 FORM OF UPDATING OF ENTITY’S CONTACT DETAILS .................... 135
13.02 SERVICE MANUAL AMENDMENT FORM ................................. 136
14.00: APPENDICES .................................................... 137
14.01 APPENDIX (1): LIST OF BUSINESSES EXCLUDED FROM FOREIGN INVESTMENT ... 138
14.02 APPENDIX (2): AUTHORIZATION TO REGISTER ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION .... 139
14.03 APPENDIX (3): LAWS AND REGULATIONS ............................ 140
14.04 APPENDIX (4): REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITIES FOR SOME LICENSED
ACTIVITIES 141
 01.00: The aim of This Manual
This manual is intended to clarify the requirements and procedures for
services provided in Ministry of Investment to raise the efficiency in the
implementation of services with quality satisfying the customers. This
manual also aims to provide a reference for all Ministry of Investment
employees and its audience of customers and the relevant authorities to
ensure enhancing transparency and clarity in the procedures of the provided
services and standardize implementation mechanisms.

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 02. 00: Introduction to the Licenses and Investment

Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Welcome to the Ministry of

Investment. The granting of new licenses to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and procedures of amendment requests of existing licenses are based
on a fixed base that Saudi Arabia is seeking to attract and enable serious
investments that contribute positively to the development of the national
economy and sustainable development, including the following:
1. Transfer and localization of technical knowledge to the requests of the
license in the industrial activities.
2. Diversifying sources of income in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
3. Increase exports.
4. The development of the Saudi manpower.
5. Enhance the competitiveness of the economy and its products in the local
and global markets.
6. Balanced development between the administrative regions of the Kingdom.
Therefore, Ministry of Investment welcomes you and looking forward to
provide the applicants with the local or global characteristic expertise of
investment applications, in addition to the financial and organizational
ability to activate investment in the Kingdom through the following:
1. Production method according to the latest standards and international
specifications.
2. Plan for hiring and training of the Saudi nationals.
3. A statement of such investment positive contribution in technology
transfer, localization of specific jobs and enhance the
competitiveness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in global markets as
well as increasing exports.
Ministry of Investment is also working on improving the investment
environment through various opportunities for development to attract value-
added investments and advanced electronic services. This offers the
flexibility in dealings between investors and Ministry of Investment in
issuing licenses; in addition to the coordination with various concerned
government agencies and provide post-licensing services with other
government agencies represented in Ministry of Investment investors’
relations centers as shown in section (12, 00) of this manual.
Ministry of Investment seeks to facilitate the entry of foreign value-added
enterprises and Premium residence holders to discover the Saudi market and
provide the opportunity to establish companies to practice various
activities by establishing the following legal entities:

1. Limited Liability Company (LLC).

2. Limited Liability One-person Company.
3. Joint Stock Company.
4. Foreign Company Branch.
5. Solidarity professional company.

Finally, we would emphasize that the investment is open in all fields except
those specified in the negative list as annex no. (1) Of this manual. In
addition, in order to facilitate business investments in Saudi Arabia, we
offer you below the plan for the issuance of the relevant government licenses
and the investor journey to establish business:

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 Companies and Foreign Company
Branches

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 03.00: ISSUANCE
OF LICENSES

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 03.01 Services License
 Service Description
Service activity license comprises of the following activities: (
Constructions, Administrative Investment, Information Technology, Tourism,
Training, Health, Insurance and Re-Insurance, Education, Advertising and
Media, Logistic Services, Organizing Exhibitions, Catering and Food
Services, Financial Services, Aviation and Handling Services, etc.).
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner
certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant foreign
company and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder/
shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity as show in Section No. (11.03) of this manual.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
4. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.

 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 03.02 Industrial License
 Service Description
This service is provided to all industrial licenses, such as heavy and light
industries and transformative industries.

 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner
certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant foreign
company and certified by the Saudi Embassy.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.
4. The licensee must rehearse the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
to obtain an industrial license along with the General Presidency of
Meteorology and Environmental Protection to acquire an environmental
approval.

 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.03 License for a Scientific and Technical Office
 Service Description
This service is provided to foreign companies that have a Saudi agent
distributing the company’s products in the Kingdom, and such companies that
wish to open an office to provide scientific and technical services to
agents, distributors and consumers of their products.
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial register of the participating entity
authenticated by Saudi Embassy .
2. A copy of the agency authorizing the agent or distributor .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The office shall perform market feasibility studies on the type of the
company’s activity, and prepare reports of this study for the main center.
The office shall submit an annual summary of its activities to Ministry
of Investment.
2. The office is prohibited from performing any contracts or commercial
activities or investments in the Kingdom, directly or indirectly, while
it is also prohibited from earning any fees for training Saudi
technicians.
 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from the Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of failure to make payment within such identified
period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again.

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

03.04 Temporary certificate to submit proposals for government projects

 Service Description

Entities that need to bid for government projects are able to submit an
application to Ministry of Investment by requesting a temporary certificate
to bid for government projects in accordance with the decision of the Council
of Ministers No. (405) dated 22/10/1435 AH.

 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial register of the entity in its original country
authenticated by Saudi Embassy.
2. Submit the Financial Statements for the last three years, prepared by an
internationally acclaimed legal office with assurance that the reference
guide is free of any errors.
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 3. Provide copies of letters of award for the three projects carried out by
the company as the main contractor and accomplished within the last seven
years. The value of each one of them should exceed the minimum value
required from the contractors classified as a first degree in the Saudi
Arabian Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.
4. Provide a copy of the ISO 9001 certificate (valid).
5. Provide a copy of the ISO 14001 certificate or alternative certificates
(valid).
6. Provide a copy of the Occupational Safety Certificate OSHAS 18001
(valid).
7. Submit a confirmation confirming the reliability of the information
provided, including that the person signed is authorized to make
decisions explaining the means of communication

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The period of the certificate is one year only.
2. This certificate does not entitle the entity to issue a commercial
registration.
3. In case the government project awarded to the entity, it shall not execute
the contract except by obtaining Service License No. (03.01) of this
manual or obtaining a temporary license for the performance of
government/ semi-government contracts under the service no. (3.06) of
this manual.
4. The company's total revenue, according to the financial statements for
the three years prior to the certificate request must be more than five
hundred million Saudi riyals.
5. The company must have made profit in the three financial statements for
the last five years in order to request a temporary certificate.
6. All documents provided for this application must be authorized by the
Saudi embassy in the applicant country.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.05 Real Estate License

 Service Description
This service provided to foreign companies in property field in case that
the total cost of the project, in terms of both land and construction, is
not less than 30 million Saudi riyals in terms of land and construction and
the investment established outside the borders of the cities of Mecca and
Medina.
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner
certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company
and certified by the Saudi Embassy.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder/
shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity as show in Section No. (11.03) of this manual.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
4. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.
5. In case the licensed business is related to property investment projects,
the amount of the project to be constructed shall not be less than
(30,000,000) Saudi Riyals for land and building outside the scope of
Mecca and Medina.

 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.06 Temporary licenses for the performance of a government/ semi-
government contract

 Service Description

This service shall be provided to the foreign entities that do not have
foreign investment License for the contract activity, for which a government
or semi-government contract is awarded, providing the possibility to apply
for a temporary license to execute a government or semi-government contract,
this license expires at the end of the contract tenor.
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial register of the entity in its original country
authenticated by Saudi Embassy.
2. A copy of the governmental entity letter or the project execution contract
signed by the competent authority including the duration of the contract.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for the contract
period.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of failure to make payment within such identified
period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again.

 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

03.07 Commercial License

Considering the importance of commercial activities in the Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia and the pursuit the Kingdom to facilitate the entry of
foreign entities to perform an activity in the wholesale trade and retail
trade in the Saudi market, according to specific guidelines and
conditions, it has introduced a number of options for ambitious foreign,
namely:
1. Commercial license with Saudi shareholder under the service number
(03.07.01) of this manual.
2. 100% foreign commercial license under the service number (03.07.02) of
this manual

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 03.07.01 Commercial license with Saudi shareholder

 Service Description
This Service is provided to foreign entities that are interested in the
activity of wholesale and retail trade in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with
a Saudi shareholder.
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner
certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company
and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The existence of a Saudi shareholder in the investment license with a
share of not less than 25% of the company.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
4. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.
 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

03.07.02 100% foreign commercial license

 Service Description
This Service is provided to 100% foreign entities that are interested in
the activity of wholesale and retail trade and e-commerce in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia.

 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial register in at least in (3) regional or
international markets of the participating entity authenticated by the
Saudi Embassy.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company
and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
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  Service Rules and Restrictions
1- This service is limited to the foreign companies that have a presence at
least in (3) regional or international markets.
2- The minimum capital required to practice wholesale and retail trade
activity, according to Ministry of Investment for foreign companies with
a 100% ownership percentage, is (30) million Saudi Riyals.
3- In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
4- The company shall comply to achieve following standards during the first
five years:
• The company shall comply to achieve the localization rates as
determined by the Ministry of Human Resource and Social
Development. The company shall develop and implement a plan to
locate them in senior management posts in the first five years
and to ensure their continuation.
• The company is complying with train (30%) of Saudi employees
annually.

5- The company shall comply to achieve one of the following options:

• Option 1: the company shall comply with investing an amount of no
less than (300) million Saudi Riyals (including 30 million Saudi
Riyals as the cash capital of the company) over five years starting
from the date of obtaining the investment license.
• Option 2: the company shall comply with investing an amount of no
less than (200) million Saudi Riyals (including 30 million Saudi
Riyals as the cash capital of the company) over five years starting
from the date of obtaining the investment license, in addition to
achieving one or more of the following requirements during the
first five years:

The standard The minimum requirement

% 30 or more of the company's products

Manufacturing distributed locally shall be manufactured in
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
% 5 or more of total sales shall be allocated
Research and
to the establishment of a research and
development programs
development programs in the Kingdom
The establishment of a unified center to
Logistics and
provide those services, and provide after-sales
distribution
services

6- If it is difficult to achieve the above requirements, you can contact

the e-mail (InvestorCare@misa.gov.sa) to provide support and assistance.

 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years
as maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to
obtain services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations
centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
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 • Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.08 License for transport

This service is provided for international companies that wish to provide

public land transport services. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides many
areas for investment in public transport services, namely:
1. Service for issuing license to practice bus public transportation
within cities, under the service no. (03.08.01) of this manual.
2. Service for issuing license to practice metro public transportation
within cities, under the service no. (03.08.02) of this manual.
3. Service for issuing license to practice other transport, under the
service no. (03.08.03) of this manual.

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 03.08.01 Service for issuing license to practice buses land public transport
within cities

 Service Description

This service is provided for international companies that wish to provide

public land transport services by buses in cities in the kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.

 Service Documentations

1. Decision of the Company’s Board of Directors expressing their intent to

invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, indicating the shareholders'
names, capital, shareholders' shares, activity, location and appointment
of the General Manager and his powers, duly authenticated by the Saudi
Embassy.
2. A Copy of the Commercial Register of the entity in the country of
incorporation, duly authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
3. Provide a proof of commitment to periods of the execution of contracts
in the past five years.
4. A proof of the financial capability consistent with project's capital,
the share of each shareholder, consistency with the executive action plan
for the project and according to the financial limits set forth for the
type of activity in Section No. (11.03) of this manual

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder /
shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity in Section No. (11.03) of this manual.
2. The foreign company's average revenue (partner), for the previous three
years prior to granting the license, shall be equal or more than 3 billion
Saudi riyals. Company's assets value shall be 1.5 billion Saudi riyals
at least.
3. The Foreign company (partner) shall be licensed in two countries at
least, and at least 10 thousand employees.
4. The minimum capital required for the supply, operation and maintenance
of the buses shall comply with Ministry of Investment practices for the
services sector companies (500,000) SR.
5. In case of a Saudi shareholder, a copy of Department of Transportation /
Public Transportation Authority License to exercise bus transportation
activity is needed.
6. Applying the nationalization percentages stipulated in the
transportation services of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development,
as amended.
7. The record of establishments requesting license shall not contain
decisions to revoke their licenses, inside or outside KSA, for the ten
years preceding the request for license.
8. The record of establishments requesting license shall not contain any
notes or penalties, issued inside or outside KSA, regarding traffic
safety for the ten years preceding the request for license.
9. Approving the use of public transportation - in the event of disasters,
crises and wars - as issued by the concerned authorities in the Saudi
Arabia.
10. Technical specification and production method of the product shall

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 conform to the Saudi, Gulf or international standards.
11. Submission of annual security levels improvement plans to the Public
Transport Ministry for review.
12. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity /
Premium residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them,
or the commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies
during the electronic application submission.

 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to
obtain services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations
centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again
 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.08.02 Service for issuing license to practice land public transport by
metros within cities

 Service Description

This service is provided for international companies that wish to provide

public land transport services by metros in cities in the kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
 Service Documentations

1. Decision of the Company’s Board of Directors expressing their intent to

invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, indicating the shareholders'
names, capital, shareholders' shares, activity, location and appointment
of the General Manager and his powers, duly authenticated by the Saudi
Embassy.
2. A Copy of the Commercial Register of the entity in the country of
incorporation, duly authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
3. Provide a proof of commitment to periods of the execution of contracts
in the past five years.
4. A proof of the financial capability consistent with project's capital,
the share of each shareholder, consistency with the executive action plan
for the project and according to the financial limits set forth for the
type of activity in Section No. (11.03) of this manual
 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder /

shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity in Section No. (11.03) of this manual.
2. The foreign company's average revenue (partner), for the previous three
years prior to granting the license, shall be equal or more than 3
billion Saudi riyals. Company's assets value shall be 1.5 billion Saudi
riyals at least.
3. The Foreign company (partner) shall be licensed in two countries at
least, and at least 15 thousand employees.
4. The minimum capital required for the supply, operation and maintenance
of the buses shall comply with Ministry of Investment practices for the
services sector companies (500,000) SR.
5. Applying the nationalization percentages stipulated in the
transportation services of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development,
as amended.
6. The record of establishments requesting license shall not contain
decisions to revoke their licenses, inside or outside KSA, for the ten
years preceding the request for license.
7. The record of establishments requesting license shall not contain any
notes or penalties, issued inside or outside KSA, regarding traffic
safety for the ten years preceding the request for license.
8. Approving the use of public transportation - in the event of disasters,
crises and wars - as issued by the concerned authorities in the Saudi
Arabia.
9. Technical specification and production method of the product shall
conform to the Saudi, Gulf or international standards.
10. Submission of annual security levels improvement plans to the Public
Transport Ministry for review.

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 11. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity /
Premium residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them,
or the commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies
during the electronic application submission.

 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.

• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain

services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).

• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.

 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.08.03 Service for issuing license to practice other transport

 Service Description

This service is provided for international companies 100% that wish to

provide public land transport services in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia
through the activities below:

- Taxi (public / private)

- Transfer "school - tourism - parameters - materials"
- Transfer of pilgrims and visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom
- Carriage of passengers by buses outside the Kingdom
- Directing taxis
- Car Rental - Trucks - Buses - Car Hire Brokers - Freight Brokers
 Service Documentations

1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner

certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last 3 financial year of the applicant company
and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
3. Presenting a business plan for opening the company's branches and
locations mentioned in the economic feasibility study
 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. Presenting in 3 international markets for the same activity planning to

practice.
2. Practicing for the same activity for more than 10 years in his country
of origin, and the establishment shall be one of the establishments that
provide a distinctive quality service in the field of road transport
after evaluation by the public transport authority.
3. The capital shall not be less than 10 million riyals according to the
minimum limits specified by the type of activity in Section No. (11.03)
of this Services Manual.
4. Commitment to the implementation of all the organized commitments of the
activity, including the standards and percentages of Saudization approved
by the Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development and the
establishment of a mechanism for that.
5. An entity, which relies on the provision of the service through technical
channels, shall be excluded from the application of the above
requirements.
6. In the event that the leasing activity "Cars - Trucks - Buses - Car
Rental Brokers - Freight Brokers" without driver, the enterprise is
excluded from applying the above requirements.

 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).

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 • Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.

 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.09 Consulting License for Engineering Offices

 Service Description

This service provided to foreign companies that wish to provide the

engineering consultation services inside the Kingdom with a 100%
possession.

 Service Documentations

1. Copies of the commercial registrations of the participating entity in

the same field in four countries authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company
and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The foreign company or its related companies shall be licensed by in the

same field at least 4 countries.
2. The company shall have at least 10 years of experience.
3. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.
 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.
 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.10 Entrepreneur Licenses

 Service Description

The service is provided to business leaders who wish to establish emerging

technical, innovative or distinguished companies capable of expansion and
growth to provide a better and different product or service in the Saudi
market and have supportive entities approved by the ministry of investment.

 Service Documentations

1. The Board of Directors decision of their desire to get a license, stating

the invention type, its sponsors and the powers and a copy of the national
identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries (in case his data is not
registered in the ABSHAR system).
2. Obtain a letter of support from the supervising authority (Saudi
universities or business incubators) within the Kingdom includes the name
of the project, the required activity, ownership data and contact
information for the supervising authority

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of

Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
2. Authorized Saudi universities or business incubators shall approve the
license applications.
3. If the applicant is a resident of the Kingdom, the Saudi sponsor should
submit a letter of no objection.
4. The duration of the license is one year and is renewed annually for the
first five years with the approval of the supervising authority.

5. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.
 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment for obtaining services from Ministry of Investment investors’
relations centers is (10,000) Saudi riyals for each year starting from
the beginning of the fourth year, and after the end of the fifth year,
the entity is reclassified and the Payment for services is applied as a
regular license.
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again

 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

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 One working day.

03.11 Consulting License for Technical & Economic Communication Offices

 Service Description
This service is provided to economic and technical Offices associated to
countries wish to have license.

 Service Documentations
1. A resolution addressed to Ministry of Investment from ministries,
governmental bodies and competent authorities to open a technical and
communication office in the Kingdom.
2. Submitting a letter from the Ministry of exterior addressed to Ministry
of Investment requesting an issuance of license for opening an Office of
Economic and Technical Communication with a detailed work plan for the
businesses and services to be provided within the Kingdom .

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The office may study markets and prepare reports of this study for
concerned bodies in the countries that want to have license. The office
shall submit an annual summary of its businesses to Ministry of
Investment.
2. The office prohibited to execute any contracts, businesses, or
investments in the Kingdom, directly or indirectly.
3. Ministry of Investment has the right to revoke the license or not to
renew it whenever it deems that the office's role is beyond the authorized
purpose.
 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again

 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.12 License for Serving agents and providing workers services

 Service Description

This service provided to foreign companies that wish to engage the

activities of domestic labor placement services and temporary employment
agency activities for home services in the Kingdom.

 Service Documentations

1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner

certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the 3 last financial year of the applicant company
and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The obligation to submit a performance evaluation certificate from the

authority supervising the activity of exporting the activity in the
country of dispatch indicating the applicant’s historical record and the
legal notes, if any.
2. The obligation to submit a certificate issued by the supervisory
authority in the investor / investor country that no final judgment was
issued against any of the natural partners for a crime involving dishonor
or breach of trust, or any of the violations related to the provisions
governing child protection or combating trafficking in persons, unless
he is considered.
3. Commitment to the undertaking that any of the partners has not previously
obtained a license to export labor or was a partner in a company
practicing this activity and its license has been revoked by a decision
or a court ruling, unless at least five years have passed since that.
4. Commitment to acknowledge and read and abide by the regulations and
instructions in the Kingdom, and the regulations and instructions
governing the recruitment activity in the Kingdom.
5. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
6. The commercial registration of the entity requesting the license must
have been at least 3 years for practice the activity.
7. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.

 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).

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 • Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 03.13 Licensing of Audiovisual Media

 Service Description

The service provided to foreign companies that wish to conduct audio and
visual activities.

 Service Documentations

1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner

certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company
and certified by the Saudi Embassy.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of

Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. Commitment to implement all the organized commitments of the activity,
including the standards and percentages of Saudization approved by the
Ministry of Labor and Social Development
4. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.

 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.14 Licensing of Printing and Publishing

 Service Description

The service provided to foreign companies that wish to conduct many

activities in printing and publishing activities.

 Service Documentations

1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner

certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last 3 financial year of the applicant company
and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
3. Copies of the commercial registrations of the participating entity in
the same field in 3 international countries authenticated by the Saudi
Embassy.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of

Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
2. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.
3. Commitment to implement all the organized commitments of the activity,
including the standards and percentages of Saudization approved by the
Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development.
4. The foreign company shall be licensed by in the same field at least 3
countries.
5. The company shall have at least 3 years of experience in the same field

 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again

 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.15 Professional license with Saudi shareholder

 Service Description

The service provided to foreign companies wishing to practice professional

activities in the Kingdom with a Saudi partner.

 Service Documentations

For professional partners:

1. A copy of the commercial registration of the participating foreign
establishment, authenticated by the Saudi Embassy (the commercial
registration shows the professional activity of the company).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant
company and certified by the Saudi Embassy (if the company does not
licensed by the Ministry of Commerce with a previous professional
activity.)
3. A copy of the national identity if one of the partners is a natural
person (individual) holding the nationality of one of the GCC ,or a copy
of the national identity if one of the partners is holding the Saudi
nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession. And a copy of the professional license for each partner from
the competent authority in the Kingdom.
For non-professional partners:
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner
certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant
company and certified by the Saudi Embassy.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The existence of a professionally licensed Saudi partner with a share

not less than 25%, according to the minimum limits specified by the
type of activity in Section No. (11.03) of this Services Manual.
2. The percentage of shares of non-professionals, whether Saudi or Gulf,
or holders of distinctive residence or non-professional companies, does
not exceed 30%.
3. The non-Saudi professional company participating or contributing to the
company should have a distinguished reputation in the field of the free
profession.
4. The non-Saudi professional company participating or contributing to the
professional company should has one or more representatives who have a
license to practice the profession that replaces the activity of the
professional company from the competent authority in the country of the
non-Saudi professional company or in his country, in every profession
in which the company participates or contributes professional.
5. The non-Saudi professional company provide expertise and technical
knowledge to the professional company and train Saudis in it.
6. Obtaining the approval of the competent authority in the Kingdom in
cases where this is required.

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 7. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data
while submitting the electronic application.

8. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.

 Service Fees

• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again
 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.16 Agricultural License

 Service Description
This service is provided to establishments that wish to practice
agricultural activities.
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner
certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant foreign
company and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder/
shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity as show in Section No. (11.03) of this manual.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
4. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.
 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 03.17 Mining License

 Service Description
This service is provided to establishments that wish to practice mining
activities in the Kingdom.
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner
certified by the Saudi Embassy and a copy of the national identity, if
one of the partners is a natural person holding the nationality of one
of the GCC countries (in case his data is not registered in the ABSHAR
system).
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant foreign
company and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder/
shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity as show in Section No. (11.03) of this manual.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
4. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.
 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

03.18 License issuance service for beneficiaries of the corrective period

for the national program to combat commercial concealment

 Service Description
This service is provided to entities wishing to rectify their situation
during the corrective period of the national program to combat commercial
concealment by transferring them to investment entities licensed in
accordance with the foreign investment regulation.
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the national entity, and a copy
of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person
holding the nationality of one of the GCC countries.
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 2. A copy of Iqama residence for the new partner.
3. A copy of the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), stating
the total number of the establishment’s employment.
4. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company
and certified by a certified auditor and deposited with Qawaem program.
5. A letter of no objection from the Saudi sponsor/ employer.

Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The entity requesting correction from the National Program for Combating
Commercial Concealment shall comply with the total percentage of Saudi
(partner / partners) according to the type of activity, and to achieve
the minimum capital according to the minimum limits for the type of
activity in Section No. (11.03) of this guide gradually over a maximum
period of five years of license issuance.
2. The establishment requesting correction in the activities of retail and
wholesale trade and transportation is excluded from the above condition.
3. A review completion on the application submitted to the platform of the
National Program for Combating Commercial Concealment.
4. The entity requesting the correction has 50 or higher of workers or the
establishment's revenues for the last year are 2 million riyals or higher.
5. The commercial registration of applicant entity shall be issued before
the correction campaign period.
6. The foreign partner shall have an Iqama residence before the correction
campaign period, and working in the applicant entity.
7. If the applicant is a resident of the Kingdom, the Saudi sponsor/ employer
should submit a letter of no objection.
8. It is not necessary to submit proof of international presence in
activities that require presence in several countries for this service.
 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for (5) years as
maximum.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.19 Regional Headquarters (RHQ) License

 Service Description
This service is provided to Multinational Groups wishing to establish their
RHQ in the Kingdom as a unit duly established under the laws of Saudi Arabia
for the purpose of supporting, managing, and providing strategic direction
to its branches, subsidiaries and affiliates operating in MENA region.

 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the applicant’s commercial registration or commercial license,
attested at the level of the Saudi Embassy in the respective country.
2. Copies of at least two commercial registrations or commercial licenses
issued in two different countries, excluding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and the country in which the headquarters of the Multinational Group is
located, attested at the level of the Saudi Embassy in the respective
countries.
3. The annual audited consolidated financial statements of the last
financial year of the applicant, attested at the level of the Saudi
Embassy in the respective country.

Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The Multinational Group has minimum presence in two different countries,
excluding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the country in which the
headquarter of the Multinational Group is located, either through
Subsidiaries or Branches.
2. The RHQ is established as a separate legal personality in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia either as a company or as a registered branch of a foreign
company.
3. The RHQ shall not directly conduct commercial operations that generate
revenue other than RHQ License activities.
4. The RHQ must commence the mandatory RHQ activities* within six months of
issuing the License.
5. The RHQ must commence at least three optional RHQ activities** within
one year of issuing the RHQ License.
6. RHQ employees carrying on mandatory RHQ License activities must have the
relevant skills and knowledge developed at the headquarters or another
regional headquarters of the Multinational Group, at least 3 employees
of which must be of Executive Director level and Vice-President level.
7. The RHQ must employ at least 15 full time employees deployed in the
conduct of RHQ activities within one year of issuing the RHQ License
(including the senior level executives mentioned in point 6 above).
8. The RHQ License is subject to cancelation by the Ministry of Investment
in any of the following situations:

- Failure to commence the mandatory or optional RHQ License

activities, or hiring the minimum number of employees, within the
stipulated time periods.
- The cessation of any mandatory RHQ activities or a minimum of three
optional RHQ activities.
- The cessation of satisfying any of the RHQ License conditions by
the RHQ or the Multinational Group.
- Violation of any licensing regulation established by MISA
constituting ‘Grounds for Cancellation’.

* The mandatory RHQ activities are the provision of strategic direction and
management functions. RHQ strategic direction functions include: (a)
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 Formulate and monitor the regional strategy, (b) Coordinate strategic
alignment, (c) Embed products and/or services in the region, (d) Support
acquisitions, mergers and divestments, and (e) Review financial performance.
RHQ management functions include: (a) Business planning, (b) Budgeting, (c)
Business coordination, (d) Identification of new market opportunities, (e)
Monitoring of the regional market, competitors, and operations, (f)
Marketing plan for the region, and (g) Operational and financial reporting.

** The optional RHQ activities are: (a) Sales and Marketing Support, (b)
Human Resources, and Personnel Management, (c) Training Services, (d)
Financial Management, Foreign Exchange, and Treasury Centre Services, (e)
Compliance and Internal Control, (f) Accounting, (g) Legal, (h) Auditing,
(i) Research and Analysis, (j) Advisory Services, (k) Operations Control,
(l) Logistics and Supply chain management, (m) International Trading, (n)
Technical Support or Engineering Assistance, (o) Network Operations for IT
System, (p) Research and Development, (q) Intellectual Property Rights
Management, (r) Production Management, and (s) Sourcing of Raw Materials
and Parts.

 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annually.
• Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
• Subscription to obtain services from Ministry of Investment investors’
relations centers for the years following the first year will be free of
charge.
• The entity is obligated to pay the financial consideration for the entire
period of the license - if any - as determined by the Ministry when
approving the classification mechanism within a period of 60 days from
the date of notifying it of the classification and the financial
consideration due from it, and in the event of non-payment within the
specified period, the license is considered expired.

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 03.20 Foreign Law Firms License

 Service Description
This service is provided to foreign companies which desire to provide legal
service within the Kingdom through the participation of a licensed Saudi
lawyer or by establishing a branch of the company with 100%, in accordance
with the Companies.

 Service Documentations
For professional partners:
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the participating foreign
company certified by the Saudi embassy (provided that the commercial
registration specify the professional activity of the company)
2. The financial statements of the last financial year of the foreign company
requesting the license, certified by the Saudi embassy.
3. Letter of support issued by the Saudi Ministry of Justice.
4. A copy of the professional license issued by the competent authority in
the Kingdom for each professional partner holding Saudi nationality or
one of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries national.

For non-professional partners:

1. A copy of the commercial registration of the participating foreign
company certified by the Saudi Embassy, or a copy of the national identity
if one of the partners is a natural person (individual) with the
nationality of one of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
2. The financial statements for the last financial year of the foreign
company requesting a license, certified by the Saudi Embassy.

Service Rules and Restrictions

1. A foreign law firm which desire to practice law within the Kingdome
must take one of the following two;
• Establishing a professional company in participation of a Saudi
lawyer (or more) registered in the list of practicing lawyers who
own at least 25% according to the Companies Law.
• Establishing a branch (or more) in the Kingdom with 100% ownership.

2. The foreign law firm should submit a support letter from the Saudi
Ministry of Justice to obtain investment license.
3. The percentage of shares of non-professionals, whether Saudi or GCC
National, holders of premium residency or non-professional companies,
should not exceed 30%.
4. In the case that one of the partners was previously licensed by the
Ministry of Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the
partners’ data during the electronic application submission in
addition to, the the Saudi national identity data / premium residency
/ residency -if one of the partners holds any of them- /or the
commercial registration data of participating Saudi companies during
submission Electronic request.
5. Compliance with the executive regulations regulating licensing of
foreign law firms is required.

 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.

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 • Payment of (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain
services from Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers.
Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for services in the
following years (SR 60,000).
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again

 Application Mechanism
Via website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 04.00: AMENDMENT
OF LICENSE

04.01 Re-Allocation of Shares or Exit/ Entry of Shareholders or Merge

Companies
 Service Description
This service is for any entity that wants to modify shares or exit or entry
between the shareholders under the agreement endorsed between them, or to
the licensed entities by Ministry of Investment and wishes to merge into
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 another company of its kind or of another type, or to merge two or more
companies to establish a new company

 Service Documentations
In case of entry Partners (New Investor / New Company):
1. Documents of the new shareholder or shareholders in accordance with the
conditions of issuing investment license stated in item no. (03.00) of
this manual .

In case of entry Partners (Companies Licensed by Ministry of Investment):

N/A

In case of Merge companies:

1. A letter / decision of partners for each company to merge with specifying
the number of shares or shares belonging to each company in the capital
of the merging company or the company arising from the merger certified
by the Chamber of Commerce.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder /
shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity in Section No. (11.03) of this Manual.
2. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by Ministry of
Investment, it must be clarified when filling in the partners' data while
submitting the electronic application.
3. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; and (60) days for
the merged companies, otherwise Ministry of Investment shall be entitled
to return the license data to the previous situation.
4. In the case of merge companies, the entity shall abide by the following:
• Each company incorporated in the merger shall issue a decision to
merge in accordance with the conditions prescribed for the amendment
of the company's Articles of Association or its Articles of
Association.
• Merging of foreign legal entities only.
• The license status of the merging company must be processed
immediately after approval of the merger by submitting a cancellation
request and if the type of license of the merged and merged company
is different, the license of the merged company is retained as a
branch of the merging company.

5. The applicant must enter the data of the Saudi national identity / Premium
residence / residence if one of the partners holds any of them, or the
commercial registration data for the participating Saudi companies during
the electronic application submission.

 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 04.02 Transfer of Ownership to Inheritors of Individual Entities into a
Company
 Service Description
This service is for entities that are licensed by Ministry of Investment
and which one of its shareholders has died and want to transfer the shares
to the heirs or successors.
 Service Documentations

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 1. A copy of I.D’s of inheritors / successors as per family documents
(Saudis) in addition to the passport and resident permit (foreigners).
2. A letter issued by the court or approved Law Entity stating the legal
inheritors / successors and distribution way with share percentages for
the inheritors shares.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees

N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

04.03 Opening of Branches or Marketing Centers

 Service Description

This service designed for all entities that licensed by Ministry of

Investment, and want to open branches for the same activity, and to
industrial entities that want to open centers to market their products.
 Service Documentations
N/A

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  Service Rules and Restrictions

1. Updating the government data of the entity in Ministry of Investment

electronic system.
2. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees

N/A

 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

Immediate

04.04 Closure of Branches or Marketing Centers

 Service Description

This service is for entities that have branches or marketing centers licensed
by Ministry of Investment and wish to close them.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
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 1. Updating the government data of the entity in Ministry of Investment
electronic system.
2. The entity shall cancel the commercial register of the branch prior to
applying for the service.
3. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees

N/A

 Application Mechanism

The website – E-Services Portal

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

Immediate

04.05 Adding or Modifying or Eliminating Services or Products of

(Services/Industrial Projects)
 Service Description
This service is for services and industrial entities licensed by Ministry
of Investment, and want to modify the activity/products by adding or
deleting.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
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 1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder /
shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity in Section No. (11.03) of this manual.
2. In case if the activity required to be added requires the fulfillment of
requirements in accordance with the activities described in Section No.
(03.00) in this guide, it is necessary to attach a statement that fulfills
those conditions.
3. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate to modify the activity

One working day to modify the products

04.06 Capital Reduction

 Service Description
This service is for entities licensed by Ministry of Investment that want
to reduce capital or total financing of industrial license.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder /
shareholders) and the capital according to the financial limits set forth
for the type of activity in Section No. (11.03) of this manual.

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 2. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within 60 days
from the date of amending the investment license, otherwise Ministry of
Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to the previous
situation.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

04.07 Capital Increase

 Service Description
This service is for entities licensed by Ministry of Investment that want
to increase capital or total financing of industrial license.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,

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 Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

04.08 Increase of Manpower for Industrial Projects

 Service Description
This service is for industrial entities licensed by Ministry of Investment
that want to increase their respective manpower in the license.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Updating the government data of the entity in Ministry of Investment
electronic system.

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 2. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

04.09 Change of Location

 Service Description
This service is for entities that have licenses and want to transfer their
locations to other cities.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions

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 1. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

04.10 Change of Commercial Name or one of the partners

 Service Description
This service is for any entity that has obtained a commercial name from the
Ministry of commerce, and wants to modify it in the investment license or
modify the business name of the partner in its country.
 Service Documentations

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 1. Copy of the new commercial name reservation with the Ministry of Commerce
under the services no. (10.01.01) of this manual or commercial
registration (CR)/certificate of company or partner change name from its
country.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

04.11 Modifying the Nationality of the Foreign Investor

 Service Description
This service is for industrial entities licensed by Ministry of Investment
that wants to modify the nationality of the investment license holder /
holders.
 Service Documentations
1. A copy of the new nationality passport and the old one.
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  Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

04.12 Change the legal entity

 Service Description
This service is provided to the establishments that are licensed by Ministry
of Investment and wish to change the legal entity of license.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions

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 1. In case of modifying the legal entity of the investment license to a
limited liability company of one person, the following rules must be
considered:
- The current legal entity of the entity shall be a limited liability
company or sole establishment or branch of foreign company.
- After changing, the share of the foreign license owner shall be 100%.
- A single person company previously licensed by Ministry of Investment
is not entitled to issue more than one license for a single person
company entity with limited liability in accordance with the Companies
Law
2. The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’
resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30)
days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise,
Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to
the previous situation.
 Service Fees
N/A

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 05.00: RENEWAL
OF LICENSES

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  Service Description
This service is for all the entities licensed by Ministry of Investment
and want to renew their investment licenses.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Investment entities requesting renewal shall be committed to update and
adopt its data at the Ministry of Investment annually.
2. The entity shall review the requirements of the license in section no.
(03.00) of this manual before applying for renewal.
3. Before applying for the service, the entity must be ensure that the
Certificate of Zakat and Income is valid.
4. A valid zakat certificate must be attached in case of a technical problem
occurred while submitting the application.

 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as
maximum.
• Payment of (60,000) Riyals for each year.
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again

 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

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OWNERSHIP AND
SALE

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 06.01 Property Ownership Service
 Service Description
1. Licensed entities are permitted to own property as per the need of the
entity, as follows:
- Property ownership for private housing.
- Property ownership as headquarter of the industrial entity.
- Property as administrative headquarter or residence for the
employees.
- Property ownership for warehouses.
 Service Documentations
1. Copy of the Municipality permit to build or an approval letter from the
Municipality, indicating type of use of the land to be owned.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The property must be outside the perimeter of Makkah and Madinah Al-
Munawarrah cities.
2. The capital must not be less than the value of the property to be
purchased, or the entity would have to submit a property preliminary
funding from the funding agency.
3. The area must be within the perimeter of imperative need.
4. The property to be owned must be in one of the industrial cities approved
(for factories).
5. The project shall be active and there is no violation of the foreign
investment law.
6. A Copy of a property deed must be attached in case of a technical problem
occurred while submitting the application.
7. The applicant shall follow up with Ministry of Justice afterward of
decision issuance. The validity of the letter addressed to the notary at
the Ministry of Justice must be six (6) months.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 06.02 Sale of Property
 Service Description
This service is for entities with an issued decision to own Property, and
want to sell it for liquidation purposes or expansion of activities.
 Service Documentations
N/A

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The purpose of such sales shall not be commercial.
2. The applicant shall follow up with Ministry of Justice afterward of
decision issuance. The validity of the letter addressed to the notary at
the Ministry of Justice must be six (6) months.
3. A Copy of a property deed must be attached in case of a technical problem
occurred while submitting the application.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 06.03 Property Ownership Service for Property Investment
 Service Description
This service is for entities that possess a property license and want to
undertake a property investment project in the Kingdom.
 Service Documentations
1. A report from an engineering office approved by the Saudi Council of
Engineers locally, indicating the total cost of the project.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The cost of the project must not be less than thirty (30) million Saudi
Riyals (land and building).
2. The property must be outside the boundary of Makkah and Madinah Al-
Munawarrah cities.
3. The applicant shall follow up with Ministry of Justice afterward of
decision issuance. The validity of the letter addressed to the notary at
the Ministry of Justice must be six (6) months.
4. A Copy of a property deed must be attached in case of a technical problem
occurred while submitting the application.
5. The applicant shall commit to utilize the land for the specified purpose
within five (5) years.

 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 06.04 Property Selling Service for Property Investment
 Service Description
This service is for entities that possess a property license and want to
sell Property.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. A Copy of a property deed must be attached in case of a technical problem
occurred while submitting the application.
2. The applicant shall follow up with Ministry of Justice afterward of
decision issuance. The validity of the letter addressed to the notary
at the Ministry of Justice must be six (6) months.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day.

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 07.00: CONVERSION OF
FOREIGN ENTITY TO 100%
NATIONAL ENTITY

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  Service Description
This service is for any entity that wants to end its status with Ministry
of Investment with the exit of the foreign shareholders and conversion of
the entity into a 100% national owned business.
 Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Conversion to national entity shall be valid only for existing foreign
entities with no violations.
2. Conversion to national entity shall be valid only for entities after the
payment of the fine (if any found).
3. Once the decision to convert to national is announced it will be
implemented immediately and the previous owners do not have the right to
appeal or cancel the decision.
4. This service is not provided to Foreign Company Branch.

 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

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 08.00: VOLUNTARILY
CANCELLATION OF
LICENSE

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 08.01 Notification for The Purpose of Voluntary Cancellation of the
License
Service Description
This service is for any entity that wants to end its status with Ministry
of Investment with the exit of the foreign shareholders and conversion of
the entity into a 100% national owned business.
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Employees discharge.
2. Closure of the entity's location and stop the practice of activity.
3. Stop working or practicing the activity either directly or indirectly.
4. If the company haven’t issued the CR, it is sufficient to refer to the
Ministry of Commerce.
5. Letters are issued. Refer to the following Government agencies, provide
them with the service number to request the cancellation statement:
- Ministry of Commerce
- Zakat and Income Tax Department
- Chamber of Commerce
- Social insurance
- Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development
- Municipality
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working days.

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 08.02 Apply of Voluntary Cancellation of the License
Service Description
This service is for all the entities that seek a decision for a voluntary
cancellation of license. Such entities will have revoked all the records,
licenses and certificates that are connected with such license at Ministry
of Investment.
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Before applying for this service, the entity must verify the
following :
- Employees discharged.
- Closure of the entity's location and stop the practice its
business .
2. Not to work or exercise activity directly or indirectly.
3. Deregistration of commercial registration of branches/ marketing
centers that are intended to be closed.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate.

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 09.00: MINISTRY
OF INVESTMENT
SPECIAL SERVICES

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 09.01 Renewal of Licenses for Liquidation Purposes
Service Description
The following license categories can be renewed for liquidation purposes:
- Licenses for which voluntary cancellation applications are
submitted.
- Licenses for which a “non-renewable” decision has been issued.
- Licenses for which a “punitive decision” has been issued.
- Licenses for which a “withdrawal decision” has been issued.
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The immediate service is provided for first time in the first year of
the license expiration date.
2. Duration of renewal for liquidation purpose shall be maximum five years
for companies starting from the date of decision of shareholders or
general assembly or a judicial liquidation decision taken by the
competent judicial authority, or shall be one (1) year for establishments
starting from the application date for renewal for purpose of
liquidation.
3. Cancellation decision / non-renewal / withdrawal of license issued to
the entity must be received before submission of application.
4. The activity is deleted from the license and the following phrase is
affixed (license renewed for liquidation purpose and shall not be used
by the entity for any new commercial obligations or for contracts or
tender purposes).
5. In case the establishment, for which the voluntary cancellation is
issued, requested to have a renewal license for purpose of liquidation
for more than one year, then it must apply for renewal under service No.
(05.00) of this manual .
 Service Fees
• Payment of license fee of (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as
maximum.
• Payment of (60,000) Riyals for each year.
• Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill
issuance. In case of the payment’s delay within the identified period,
the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply again
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

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 09.02 Updating Entity’s Contact Information
Service Description
This service aims at providing Ministry of Investment with data about the
General Manager and representatives of the entity, identifying a commissar
with Ministry of Investment for notifications, announcements, decisions,
and to submit applications related to the entity to Ministry of Investment.
Service Documentations
1. Completing and attesting Form No. (13.01) of this manual designed for
identifying corporate address, website and the commissar.
2. Copy of the national ID or residence permit of the General Manager,
authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.
3. National ID copy of the representative of the entity at Ministry of
Investment.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Entities licensed over or less than (6) months are exempt from this
service.
2. In case of any modification in the entity’s contact data, it must be
updated on the website, as per this service.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 09.03 Transfer of Sponsorship of the Foreign Investor
Service Description
The services transfer is granted to the resident foreign investor who
received a decision to cancel (punitive/withdrawal of license/non-
renewal/optional/transfer to 100% national).
Service Documentations
1. A letter from the entity that requires transfer of services of the
investor, indicating the profession to be held by the investor
authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. If the transfer is for the Saudi wife/ mother, the applicant must
submit (a copy of the wife’s ID, and marriage contract and if he was
the son then he should submit a birth certificate).
2. The entity wishes to Transfer of Sponsorship of the Foreign Investor
shall keep the Municipality License and of Zakat and Income Tax
Certificate are valid.
3. In the case of a decision to cancel the punitive / withdraw the
license, proof of completion of the government documents procedures
must be submitted (cancelling the commercial register, municipality
license, social insurance, zakat and income, chamber of commerce, labor
office, extract from file 700, and residence number).
4. In the case if the investment license is transferred to a 100%
national, a commercial register of the new entity must be submitted.
5. Access of the investor(s) to the service is subject to the laws and
regulations of the government agencies or institutions providing the
service.
6. The investor must complete the procedures for transferring the services
within (30) days from the date of approval of the transfer of the
services.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Three working day

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 09.04 Renewal of Residence Permit of the Investor whose License is
Cancelled
Service Description
Renewal of the Residence permit for a maximum of one year for the foreign
investor for whom a cancellation decision under the service no. (09.02) of
this manual.
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The investor (s) shall be granted residence renewal application for one
time only.
2. Access of the investor (s) to the service is subject to the laws and
regulations of government agencies or institutions providing the
service.
3. In case that the entity's owners presented the request to voluntary
cancellation, only checks the application on cancellation support
letters service under the service no. (08.01) of this manual.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Three working day

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 09.05 Exit-Re-Entry Visas of the Investor whose License is Cancelled
(Licenses for liquidation purpose)
Service Description
Single exit-re-entry visa is granted for a period three (3) months to the
resident foreign investor for whom a cancellation decision was issued
(punitive / withdrawal of license / non-renewal/ conversion to national /
voluntary), whenever it is necessary.
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The Residence of the applicant must be valid in order to applying for
the service.
2. This service is only provided under maximum imperative necessity and
according to the discretion of Ministry of Investment, for the investors’
need, while considering humanitarian conditions, for example, but not
limited to:
- Sick conditions and provision of medical report
- Marriage of one of the investor’s first-class lineage.
- Request for exit-re-entry for family members.
3. For investor/investors to acquire a service relays on the governmental
agencies rules and procedures to obtain such a service.
4. In case that the entity's owners presented the request to voluntary
cancellation, only checks the application on cancellation support letters
service under the service no. (08.01) of this manual.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Three working day.

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 09.06 Final Exit of the Investor whose License is Cancelled
Service Description
The final exit is granted to foreign investor for whom a cancellation
decision was issued (punitive / withdrawal of license / non-renewal/
conversion to national / voluntary).
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. For an investor/ investors to acquire a service relays on the
governmental agencies rules and procedures to obtain such a service.
2. The entity shall Finalize the government documents (write-off record,
municipal license, social insurance, Zakat and Income, the Chamber of
Commerce, Labor Office, an extract of the 700 file, extract of the
residence number) with the exception of voluntary cancellation.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Three working day

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 09.07 Issuance of Supporting Letter for Investor Profession
Service Description
Service is provided to natural persons who have investment licenses (new or
existing) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and they have a desire to have an
investor or general manager profession.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the applicant's passport or a copy of the residence in case
that the applicant is residing in the kingdom.
2. A proof of the achievement of one of the criteria shall be provided,
according to the table below:

No. The Standard Mean of proof

1 The entity shall have inventive 1- Patent or intellectual property rights
activity, or registered patent to must be registered.

existing
licenses
New and
engage in the same activity. 2- License activity must reflect
investment of the patent or
intellectual property rights as a
product or innovative activity in the
Kingdom.
2 1- The ratio of products export shall
exceed 80 % of the total quantities
Existing
licenses
licensed by the Ministry of Investment
2- Entity's sales of not less than 15
To be one of the entities million SAR during the last two years.
targeting export, where the 3- Product specifications conformity
technical specifications of the with Saudi Arabia or the Gulf or
product and the method of its international specifications
production conforming to Saudi 1- The submitted plan shall include a
licen

Arabia or the Gulf or proof that the product is aiming to

New

ses

international. export.

3 The entity's activity is aiming 1- Manpower of not less than 50.

New and existing

at employment of Saudis according 2- Foreigners' ratio in the entity shall

to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's not exceed % 25
licenses

obligations to the World Trade

Organization, and of (25% of the
employees in its country of
managers, executives and
specialists, or 15% of its staff
in its country and % 10 from
outside of origin).
4 Entity's capital in the Kingdom 1- The entity's assets of not less for
Existing
licenses

of Saudi Arabia of at least 37.500 million Saudi Riyals, % 50 in

37.500 million Saudi riyals cash according to the latest financial
statement of the entity.
2- Provide a local bank certificate of
cash assets of the entity.
1- Clarify what shows the financial
licens

capacity to provide the capital and

New

es

operating expenses.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The following shall be taken into account in case of requesting
investor profession

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 • The number of holders of the profession shall not exceed for one
person "for each entity."
• No judicial rulings in criminal or commercial case in the Kingdom or
abroad have been passed against the entity or the applicant. The
entity and the applicant shall not have any pending cases inside or
outside the Kingdom.
• The scientific qualification for those who wish to obtain this
profession shall be the university degree at least.
2. In case of failure in applying the criteria of investor profession, the
entity should adapt its situation within a period not exceeding24
months or before the second renewal of the license.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – Complains and inquiries
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Five working day

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 09.08 Extension of the Written Notification Deadline
Service Description
This service provided to extend the grace period issued by Ministry of
Investment in the written notification through which the entity informed
about the existence of irregularities and granting a grace period to the
entity to take corrective actions.
Service Documentations
1. Any document that the entity deems that it supports its application for
extension of the period in the written notification (no mandatory
document).
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The application shall be submitted during the grace period given in the
written notification stating justification for the request in the
designated box
2. If there is a request from the entity under study, it cannot submit a
new application until deciding on the pending application.
3. The request to extend the grace period given in the written notification
shall not be accepted except for one time only
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Three working day

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 09.09 Reply to the Written Notification
Service Description
This service is provided to reply to the written notification through which
the entity was informed about the existence of irregularities and grant it
a corrective grace period. The entity, through this service, can respond to
the said irregularities through providing the reasons and justifications
and prove its removal (if any).
Service Documentations
1. Any document that the entity deems that it supports its application for
extension of the period in the written notification (no mandatory
document).
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The application shall be submitted during the grace period given in the
written notification stating justification for the request in the
designated box
2. If there is a request from the entity under study, it cannot submit a
new application until deciding on the pending application.
3. The request to extend the grace period given in the written
notification shall not be accepted except for one time only.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Three working day

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 09.10 Government Data Update Service
Service Description
It is a service that aims to reach the "Integrated e-service" through
updating government data of investment entity licensed by the Ministry of
Investment to reach reliable and updated government database by direct
linkage to "YESSER" system without the need to attach government documents
from the entity.
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Update - for once only - is mandatory for all licensed entities, holding
a license of two years or more, that did not provide Ministry of
Investment with the data in earlier time.
2. The service shall be suspended for licensed entities that have a shortage
or mismatch in government documents figures with "YESSER" data until
updating their government data in the electronic system of Ministry of
Investment, and verification of data on compliance with the "YESSER".
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Three working day.

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 09.11 Ending of Service Suspension for an Investor in Passports
Department
Service Description
A service allowing the entity that cancelled by Ministry of Investment to
request ending the suspension at the General Directorate of Passports.
Service Documentations
N/A

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. Former suspension of services in Passports Dept. requested by Ministry
of Investment.
2. Investor’s need to end such suspension for a period determined by
Passports Department.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– appointment
reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 09.12 Opening an Account for the Saudi Investor
Service Description
This service is provided to the Saudi investor who wish to execute their
entity’s services from the Ministry of Investment investors’ relations
centers including the e-services.
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. All submitted document must be valid.

 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

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 09.13 Changing the E-Mail
Service Description
The e-mail amendment service is provided in the event that the entity loses
the access information and wishes to change the person authorized to manage
the electronic account, or that the company has no employee on the
establishment and has not completed its governmental procedures and is still
under foundation or cancellation.
Service Documentations
N/A
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The password could be reset in accordance with the following
requirements:
- The password should consist of at least 8 digits: 5 letters, 2
numbers, and one special tag)$ # @ !(
2. Apply for “entity data service update” through service (09.03) of this
manual.
3. If the company has lost the Log In details and wish to amend the mail,
it must attach a written letter and the identity of the person
authorized.
 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – Contact Us.
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Immediate

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 09.14 Issuance of Supporting Letter for Higher Professions
Service Description
Service is provided to natural persons who own or manage investment companies
(new or existing) within the Kingdom, and who have the desire to obtain a
higher profession (general manager, executive director, chairman of the
board).
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the applicant's passport.
2. A copy or number of the commercial registration in which the applicant
is appointed (general manager, executive director, chairman of the
board).

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The name of the position to be supported must be mentioned in the
commercial registration.
2. Opening a file in the Ministry of Human Resources system and stating the
file number.
3. Paying the amount of (2000) riyals as government fees for the visa on
number (700).
4. Determine the point of arrival, in case of desire to come from other than
the country of nationality.

 Service Fees
N/A
 Application Mechanism
The website – Complains and inquiries
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
3 working day

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 10.00: GOVERNMENT
ENTITIES’ SERVICES IN
MINISTRY OF
INVESTMENT INVESTORS’
RELATIONS CENTERS.

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 10.01 Ministry of Commerce

10.01.01 Booking Commercial Name

Service Description
This service provided to new entities that desire to choose a commercial
name.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the registration of the foreign company if the intended name
is a foreign name.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. In case of booking a commercial name for a company, the foreign partner
shall approve booking such name.
2. If the name is booked of Arabic names, the booking can be made directly
from the Ministry of Commerce website.
3. Fill the forms of “Booking Commercial Name” approved by Ministry of
commerce.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.01.02 Issuance of Commercial Registration for Company
Service Description
This service provided to entity that desires to issue a commercial
registration after obtaining the investment license.
Service Documentations
1. The original copy of Articles of Association after notarized by the
Notary .
2. Shareholders’ resolution to appoint the general manager – if through a
separate contract – authenticated by Ministry of commerce .
3. Providing identity proof for the foreign shareholders and directors, a
copy of national ID if any of the shareholders holds Saudi nationality
and a document by “ABSHAR” System to prove profession or a copy of the
commercial registration, shareholders’ resolution and the articles of
association for the engaged Saudi companies.
4. The original and a copy of “Booking Commercial Name” according to Service
No (10.1.1) of this Manual.
5. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The company is committed to make an electronic publication through the
portal of "my Business” on the website of the Ministry of Commerce to
summarize the contract of incorporation.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.03 Registration of Sole Establishment Branch
Service Description
This service is provided to sole establishments that wish to issue a
commercial registration for its branch.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the main commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.04 Registration of Company Branch
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to issue a
commercial registration for its branch.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the main commercial registration.
2. Submit a letter to the partner’s decision to open the branch and appoint
the branch manager certified by the Chamber of Commerce.
3. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.05 Study of Articles of Association of New Company
Service Description
This service is provided to companies that desire to provide its Articles
of Association for study in order to establish a new or subsidiary investment
entity in the Kingdom.
Service Documentations
1. The Articles of Association of the company.
2. Providing identity proof for the foreign shareholders and directors, a
copy of national ID if any of the shareholders holds Saudi nationality
and a document by “ABSHAR” System to prove profession or a copy of the
commercial registration, shareholders’ resolution and the articles of
association for the engaged Saudi companies.
3. A copy of “Booking Commercial Name” according to Service No (10.01.01)
of this Manual.
4. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1- The entity shall present a draft of the Articles of Association of the
company in WORD version.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.06 Renewal of Commercial Registration for Sole Establishments
Service Description
This service provided to companies that desire to provide its Articles of
Association for study in order to establish a new or subsidiary investment
entity in the Kingdom.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.07 Renewal of Commercial Registration for Companies
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to renew their
commercial registration.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The financial statements for the last three years must be added on the
portal of “my business” on the website of Commerce and Investment.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.08 Conversion of Commercial Registration from Sole establishment
to Company
Service Description
This service is provided to sole establishment that desires to be
converted into a company.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. The original copy of Articles of Association after notarized by the
notary.
3. Providing identity proof for the foreign shareholders and directors, a
copy of national ID if any of the shareholders holds Saudi nationality
and a document by “ABSHAR” System to prove profession or a copy of the
commercial registration, shareholders’ resolution and the articles of
association for the engaged Saudi companies.
4. Providing a bank certificate in case of capital increase.
5. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The company is committed to make an electronic publication through the
portal of "my Business” on the website of the Ministry of Commerce of
the summary of the Memorandum of Association.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.09 Amendment of Commercial Registration for Sole Establishment
for Sole Establishments
Service Description
This service is provided to sole establishments that desire to amend its
commercial registration.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services Portal of the Chamber of Commerce (My Business).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.10 Amendment of Commercial Registration for Companies
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to amend its
commercial registration.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Articles of Association.
3. Shareholders’ resolution to amend after notarized by the notary and a
copy of Articles of Association after the amendment notarized by the
notary.
4. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The company is committed to make an electronic publication through the
portal of "my Business” on the website of the Ministry of Commerce of
the summary of the Memorandum of Association.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services Portal of the Chamber of Commerce (My Business).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.11 Amendment of Sole Establishment Address
Service Description
This service is provided to sole establishments that desire to amend its
address.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .

 Service Rules and Restrictions

N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.12 Amendment of Company Address
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to amend its
address.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The company is committed to make an electronic publication through the
portal of "my Business” on the website of the Ministry of Commerce of
the summary of the Memorandum of Association.
2. If the address is changed to another city, a copy of the Memorandum of
Association shall be required after the amendment.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.01.13 Issuance of the Commercial Register for branches of foreign
companies
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to issue a
commercial registration for a branch within the Kingdom based on a decision
of the partners.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration and the company's incorporation
contract translated from an approved office approved by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
2. The partners' decision to open the branch is translated from an approved
office approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
3. The decision to appoint the branch manager is translated from an
accredited office approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
Saudi Embassy.
4. A copy of the residence of the branch manager or a copy of the passport
as detailed in the decision of the partners.
5. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney .

 Service Rules and Restrictions

N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.02 Ministry of Justice

10.02.01 Issuance of attorney

Service Description
This service is provided to companies that desire to issue attorneys to
delegates in order to carry on its business.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A proof of identity for the applicant.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The number of the application filed electronically on Ministry of Justice
website shall be attached.
2. Fill the attorney forms approved by Ministry of Justice Electronically.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.02.02 Industrial Mortgage
Service Description
This service is provided to industrial companies that desire to mortgage in
order to obtain certain facilities or services.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Companies’ Article of Association (presence of powers for company manager
to mortgage and sign for the company) or power of attorney stating the
mortgage.
3. If there is any property in the assets to be mortgaged, the original of
title instrument shall be attached.
4. Submit a letter to request a support from Ministry of Investment on the
required mortgage.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1- The submitted support letter should include the required mortgage, with
the real estate required to be mortgaged - the number and date of the
instrument, for example - stating the authority that requested the
approval of the commission (court, ....).
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.02.03 Authentication of Companies’ Article of Association
Service Description
This service is provided to companies that desire to authenticate its
Articles of Association.
Service Documentations
1. The original of the commercial registration.
2. Submission of summary of Articles of Association authenticated by
Commerce and Investment.
3. Submission of identity proof for the shareholders, shareholders’
resolution, the articles of association for the companies and the last
amendment resolution thereof if any or submission of power of attorney
of all shareholders or manager of the company stating the legal capacity
to sign articles of association.
4. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. In-kind shares shall be stated in details such as for cars, (type – model
– value) shall be stated and for buildings and facilities, its status
shall be stated whether rented or gifted by the shareholders.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.02.04 Authentication of Amendment Resolution of Companies’ Article
of Association
Service Description
This service is provided to companies that desire to amend its Articles of
Association.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Submission of Articles of Association to be authenticated and all
amendment resolutions with stating the full details of contracts,
commercial registrations and license in the preamble.
3. Submission of identity proof for the shareholders, shareholders’
resolution, the articles of association for the companies and the last
amendment resolution thereof if any or submission of power of attorney
of all shareholders or manager of the company stating the legal capacity
to sign articles of association.
4. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. In-kind shares shall be stated in details such as for cars, (type – model
– value) shall be stated and for buildings and facilities, its status
shall be stated whether rented or gifted by the shareholders .
2. Attendance of the Parties or their respective ID under power of attorneys
stating the required action and proving the legal capacity.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.02.05 Property Conveyance
Service Description
This service allows for real estate conveyance requests to be registered
directly after completing the requirements of selling and owning the
property service.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy or number of applicant ID.
3. A copy of the property deed.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. The property deed must be updated and within the city limits of the
applicant.
2. The area should not exceed (10,000) square meters.
3. In the event that the applicant is the representative, the agency and
the national identity must be presented with an authority of buy/sell
property.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.

 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation

 Expected Time for Service Implementation

One working day.

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 10.03 General Department of Passports

10.03.01 Exit and Return Visa

Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new exit
and return visa for the owners or employees.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration .
2. A copy of Iqama and passport .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Fill the form of “Exit and Return Visa” approved by General Department
of Passports .

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services portal of (Absher).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.02 Final Exit Visa (For Investors and General Managers Only)
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a final
exit visa for the owners or general managers.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. The original copy of Iqama.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. If the investor has applied for final exit visa, he/she shall submit
clearance letter for the house workers covered by his/her sponsorship.
2. Fill the form of “Exit and Return Visa” approved by General Department
of Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.03 Exit and Return Visa for Accompaniers
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to
issue an exit and return visa for the accompaniers.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Iqama.
3. A copy of Paterfamilias’s Iqama.
4. Submission of a study proof for male sons who desire to have a visa
period more than 6 months.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. This service is provided through ABSHER or MUQEEM System (in case of
inability to issue, a proof for that shall be submitted).
2. Fill the form of “Exit and Return Visa” approved by General Department
of Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services portal of (Absher).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.04 Cancellation of Exit and Return Visa
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to
cancel an exit and return visa that has been issued earlier.
Service Documentations
1. Submission of a letter from the entity stating the application.

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. If more than three months has passed from the visa period, a fine of
(1,000 SR) is imposed and shall be paid through ATM.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.05 Issuance of New Iqama
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new
Iqama.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration .
2. A copy of the passport and entrance visa .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. If there is no commercial registration, an applicant shall provide a
commitment of issuing a commercial registration within a month.
2. If the Iqama is to be issued for the General Manager, a copy of the
commercial registration shall be submitted after adding the name of the
General Manager.
3. If the Iqama is to be issued for the General Manager, a worker card from
the Working Office’s official website shall be submitted.
4. The applicant should have an electronic overall medical report to be
presented to the General Department of Passports.
5. The applicant should have an electronic of medical insurance be presented
to the General Department of Passports.
6. Fill the “Issuance of Iqama form” approved by General Department of
Passports .

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.06 Issuance of Iqama for Private Driver or Maid
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new
Iqama for the private driver or maid.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of the passport.
3. A copy of Paterfamilias’s Iqama.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. This service provided through “Absher” or “Muqeem” System (in case of
inability to issue, a proof for that shall be submitted).
2. The applicant should have an electronic overall medical report be
presented to the General Department of Passports.
3. Fill the “Issuance of Iqama form” approved by General Department of
Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.07 Dismissal of a Subordinates Holding Separate Iqama
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to
dismiss any of their subordinates holding separate Iqama.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of the passport.
3. The original copy of Paterfamilias’s Iqama.
4. Submission of a study proof for male sons who have reached 18 years old.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1- Fill the “Dismissal of an Employee Holding Separate Iqama form” approved
by General Department of Passports.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.08 Renewal of Iqama
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new
Iqama for the owners or employees.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Iqama and the passport.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. If the Iqama to be renewed is for the General Manager, the following
shall be submitted :
- Work card
- Commercial registration containing the name of the General Manager.
2. The applicant should have an electronic medical insurance to be
presented to the General Department of Passports.
3. Fill the “Renewal of Iqama form” approved by General Department of
Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services portal of (Absher).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.09 Cancellation of Iqama for Person who has leaved and has not
returned
Service Description
This service is provided to entities that desire to cancel the Iqama of
their employees who has leaved the Kingdom and has not returned during the
visa period.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. The original copy of Iqama and the passport.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. The application can be submitted only after (31) days from the expiry
of return visa.
2. Submission of an accredited check against a fine of (1,000 SR) in case
of Iqama loss.
3. Submission of endorsement letter issued by Government Relations
Department in the Ministry of Investment if the profession is an
investor or general manager.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.10 Issuance of replacement Copy of Damaged Iqama
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to
issue another copy of the damaged Iqama.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Iqama.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Iqama will be delivered through Wasel Service.
2. Fill the “Issuance of Iqama form” approved by General Department of
Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.11 Addition of Subordinates to Paterfamilias
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to add a subordinate
to paterfamilias.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of the passport and the visa.
3. A copy of Paterfamilias’s Iqama.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. A copy of birth certificate shall be submitted if the subordinate is
born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2. The applicant should have an electronic medical report for person above
10 years old be presented to the General Department of Passports.
3. Fill the “Addition of Subordinate form” approved by General Department
of Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.12 Issuance of replacement Copy of Damaged Passport
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to
issue another copy of the damaged passport.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of passports.
3. A copy of Iqama.
4. A copy of the entrance visa.
5. Submission of the original of aforementioned passports, if any.
6. Submission of an accredited check against a fine of (1,000 SR).

 Service Rules and Restrictions

1. Fill the “Issuance Certificate of replacement Copy of Damaged Passport
for Expatriates” approved by General Department of Passports.
2. Fill the “Acknowledgment of Passport Loss form” approved by General
Department of Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.13 PRINT Application
Service Description
This service is provided to entities who desire to issue PRINT document to
be provided to other government entities.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A letter from the entity to apply for PRINT document.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.14 Bio Fingerprint
Service Description
This service is provided to entities who desire to introduce the fingerprint
service for its employees.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration .
2. Submission of the original and a copy of the passport for the new
expatriates .
3. Submission of the original and a copy of Iqama for residents .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
N/A
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.15 Amendment of Passport Data
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to
amend the passport data.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Submission of the passport with which he/she has entered the Kingdom and
the new subsequent passports with copies thereof.
3. The original copy of Iqama.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. If there are accompaniers included in the passport, the original of
birth certificate of the accompaniers born in the Kingdom shall be
submitted as well as a copy thereof.
2. Fill the “Amendment of Data form” approved by General Department of
Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.16 Information Transfer
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to transfer the
passport information.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Submission of the original and a copy of the old passport (all previous
passports).
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Fill the “Information Transfer form” approved by General Department of
Passports.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
• E-Services portal of (Absher).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.03.17 Sponsorship Transfer and Profession Amendment for General
Manager of Foreign Companies Branch
Service Description
This service is provided to entities that desire to transfer the sponsorship
or amend the profession for General Manager of Foreign Companies Branch.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the Companies’ Articles of Association authenticated by the
Saudi Embassy or a copy of Shareholders’ Resolution authenticated by the
Saudi Embassy and Articles of Association of the Parent Company in its
country authenticated by the Saudi Embassy if shareholders include
companies.
2. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
3. A copy of passports.
4. A copy of Iqama.
5. Submission of the waiver letter issued by the previous Employer
authenticated by the Commerce Chamber.
6. Submission of the letter issued by the entity to amend the profession
and transfer the sponsorship.
7. Submission of the endorsement letter issued by the Ministry of Investment
according to Service No (09.08) of this Manual.
8. Submission of the Labor Office’ approval on the sponsorship transfer
according to Service No (10.05.03) of this Manual and on the profession
amendment according to Service No (10.05.05) of this Manual.
9. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Complete electronic procedures regarding the Employer’s approval.
2. Fill the “Sponsorship Transfer and Profession Amendment form” approved
by General Department of Passports.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.

 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services portal of (Absher).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new
Iqama for the private driver or maid.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. The original and a copy of the passport (all previous passports).
3. A copy of the new Employer’s Iqama.
4. Submission of the waiver letter issued by the previous Employer
authenticated by the General Department of Passports.
5. A copy of the driving license for the private driver.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Fill the “Sponsorship Transfer form” approved by General Department of
Passports.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.04 Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development

10.04.01 Data Updating

Service Description
This service is provided to entities that desire to update their data.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Zakat and Income Tax Certificate.
3. A copy of Social Insurances Certificate.
4. A copy of Municipality License.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Fill the “Data updating form” authenticated by Ministry of Human
Resource and Social Development and chamber of commerce.

 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services portal of (Ministry of Human Resource and Social
Development).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
One working day

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 10.04.02 Services Transfer of Expatriates
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to transfer the
services of an expatriate to it.
Service Documentations
1. Submission of a letter to the Representative of Ministry of Human
Resources and Social Development stating the desire of the applicant
entity to transfer the expatriate to work for it authenticated by the
Commerce Chamber.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity or power of attorney for entities that has workforce less than
50 employees.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Sponsorship transfer is carried out through the Electronic Labor Office
except for engineers, accompaniers or any other profession included in
the red range .
2. The service is provided only to the accompaniers, subordinates and
persons having problem with the system because of deletion or other
reason.
3. Fill the “Services Transfer form” authenticated by Ministry of Human
Resource and Social Development.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services portal of (Ministry of Human Resource and Social
Development).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.04.03 Amendment of Entity Name
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to amend its
licensed name.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration or Municipality License .
2. Submission of the Articles of Association if the amendment is for a
company .
3. Submission of the original copies of employees’ passport for comparison
or a commitment written on the entity’s publications regarding data
integrity and a statement of employees or a commitment of data integrity
authenticated by the Commerce Chamber .
4. Submission of a commitment that the transformed entity does not have any
visas that have not entered Saudi Arabia and that all employees have
Iqama .
5. Submission of a copy of the delegation authenticated by the Commerce
Chamber or the power of attorney .
6. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person
identity, power of attorney or Taqeeb Card of Labor Office .
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. If the Employer has passed away, the Principality’s approval shall be
obtained .
2. If the amendment is from a company to an sole establishment, a
shareholders’ waiver letter of their respective shares in employees
authenticated by the Commerce Chamber shall be submitted.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers– Appointment
Reservation
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 10.04.04 Professions Amendment (High Professions)
Service Description
This service is provided electronically to the companies via the website of
Ministry of Labor and Social Development except for engineers or
accompaniers, it shall be provided as per below service.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Social Insurances Certificate.
3. A copy of Zakat and Income Tax Certificate.
4. A copy of the passport and Iqama with submission of the original copies
for comparison.
5. The original and a copy of the academic qualification of the employees
authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
6. Application letter to amend the profession written on the company’s
publications.
7. Delegation for the applicant generated by computer with a proof of
delegating person identity.
 Service Rules and Restrictions
1. Persons who desire to amend the profession of general driver or truck
driver shall submit the original and a copy of operation card and the
car form to be amended. Persons who desire to amend the profession of
road vehicles driver shall submit the sale contract or car form .
2. Persons who desire to amend the profession of doctor shall obtain and
submit the approval of Medical Affairs Department and Labor Office
shall communicate Human Resources Fund .
3. Agricultural Engineering Offices that desire to amend shall obtain and
submit the approval of Saudi Engineers Authority .
4. For drivers, Traffic Department’s approval shall be obtained and
submitted and driving license shall be translated from his home
country.
 Service Fees
• Payment of fees for the service provider.
 Application Mechanism
• The website – E-Services Portal
• E-Services portal of (Ministry of Human Resource and Social
Development).
 Expected Time for Service Implementation
Two working day

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 11.00: GENERAL RULES
AND PROVISIONS

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 11.01 Additional obligations depending on the type of license

Below are the restrictions stipulated in the investment license upon

issuance with which the entity shall comply:
No Activity Restrictions
1 Trading 1. Train 30% of Saudis
Licenses
(Foreign 100%)

Trading 1. Train 15% of Saudis

Licenses (With 2. Not to open more than a shop per district
a Saudi partner)
2 Industrial 1. The licensee must rehearse the Ministry of Industry and
Licenses Mineral Resources to obtain an industrial license along
with the General Presidency of Meteorology and
Environmental Protection to acquire an environmental
approval
3 Scientific and 1. Office may study the markets regarding the activity type
Technical of the company and prepare reports on such study to the
Office headquarters. Office shall submit to the Ministry of
Investment annual summary on its activity
2. Office may neither implement any contracts nor carry out
any commercial or investment activity directly or
indirectly in the Kingdom as well as it may not charge
any fees for training the Saudi technicians
3. Company shall comply with all regulations and
instructions applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and this license will be withdrawn if the company has
breached its terms and the relevant official entities
will be so notified
4. Ministry of Investment has the right to terminate or not
renew the license whenever it is deemed that the role of
the office is outside the purpose for which it is
authorized
4 Consulting 1. The office may study markets and prepare reports of this
License for study for concerned bodies in the countries that want to
Technical & have license. The office shall submit an annual summary
of its businesses to Ministry of Investment.
Economic
2. The office prohibited to execute any contracts,
Communication businesses, or investments in the Kingdom, directly or
Offices indirectly.
3. Ministry of Investment has the right to revoke the
license or not to renew it whenever it deems that the
office's role is beyond the authorized purpose.
5 Activities of 1. Obtaining the prior approval of the Ministry of
holding Investment for each project to be established and
companies investment in it.
6 Real estate 1. Obtaining the prior approval of the Ministry of
license Investment on any property to be owned or invested so
that the cost of any project is not less than (30)
million riyals land and building, provided that they are
not within the boundaries of the cities of Mecca or
Medina
7 General License Applicant(s) / Entity shall be committed to the
restrictions following:
and conditions
to be followed

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 by the 1. Obtaining the required post- Ministry of Investment
investor after license’s governmental documents within 3 months of
receiving the issuance of the Ministry of Investment license and
license obtaining the necessary’s documents or licenses from
related government agencies - where required- before or
after obtaining Ministry of Investment license and
Ministry of Investment should be notified by the
investor if difficulties are faced in doing so not less
than 3 months from the projects schedules start of
operation.
2. Operating within the licensed field/ industry.
3. Implementing the project within the time- frame
indicated in this application and within licensed
location or branch.
4. Using licensed name - as per Ministry of Investment an
investment license- in all government documents.
5. Renewing Ministry of Investment license annually on
time.
6. Receiving Ministry of Investment follow-up officers,
cooperating with them and furnishing all required
documents and proofs requested during the visit.
7. Not marketing or selling any non- licensed inside the
kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
8. Respecting intellectual property rights of others.
9. Taking all necessary measures to protect the
environment.
10. Respecting all local laws and regulations issued by
Saudi ministries/ agencies for the entity and its
employees.
11. Notify Ministry of Investment of any change in
contact address, P.O Box, email or phones and fax numbers
within (10) working days of the change using Ministry of
Investment designed forms no (13.01) from this manual.
12. Aware of the Ministry's entitlement to licensing
fees, and the financial compensation for subscription in
the services of the Investor Relations Centers, for the
entire period required for the license, and my inability
to claim a refund of it or part of it when the facility's
activity stops or the license is canceled before the end
of its term for any reason.

Investor(s) acknowledges and undertakes:

- To abide by all rules and regulation started in the
Foreign Investment act issued under the Royal Decree No
(M/1) dated (15/01/1421 H) and all of its corresponding
Executive Rules and guarantee the authenticity of the
documents, information and data presented herein with
this application.
- That licensee shall be use the license issued by the
Ministry of Investment only for the purpose for which
the license issued. The Saudi Arabian Government and
Ministry of Investment will not be held responsible
towards any part for any acts of misconduct committed,
directly or indirectly, by the licensee, whether inside
or outside Saudi Arabia, in violation of any laws of
Saudi Arabia or elsewhere. Furthermore, Ministry of
Investment reserves the right to revoke the license at
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 any time if the license is convicted of any illegal acts
or is deemed to pose national.
- That the purposes of this application is to obtain an
investment license to start legitimate investment
activity/activities. The investment license is revocable
if at any time the data and information presented are
found false or inaccurate.
- That no final ruling/verdicts have been issued against
the investor in violation of Foreign Investment Act.
- That no ruling/verdicts have been issued against the
investor in monetary or commercial related violations
whether inside or outside the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- That the investor(s) will transfer the capital declared
in this application to a local bank once the investment
licensed is issued.
- That the investor(s) is not currently resident within
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and that the investor(s) was
not resident within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during
the last 3 years.
- That the applicant who has obtained the investment
license shall use it for the licensed purposes and that
the Saudi Government and the Ministry of Investment will
not directly or indirectly assume any liability towards
third parties whether inside or outside the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia for any non-statuary action
- That the investor(s) have read and understood the above
terms and conditions, commitments, obligations and
undertakings and have agreed to them.
- That the name(s) and signature(s) on this application
belong to him/them or his/their legal representative and
the signature of the letter is considered as his/theirs.

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 11.02 License Cancellation by the Ministry of Investment (Punitive
Cancellation)
Entities for which Ministry of Investment has issued a cancellation
resolution is entitled to implement the decision to cancel by:

- Submit a renewal application for liquidation purpose, as per Service No

(9.02) of this Manual.
- Finalize the status of workers registered under the entity, and close
the entity’s file with the Ministry of Human Resource and Social
Development.
- Settle outstanding dues with the General Organization for Social
Insurance (GOSI) and close the entity’s file .
- Settle outstanding dues of the department of Zakat and Income Tax and
close the entity’s file .
- Cancellation of municipality license.
- Cancellation of licenses issued by other government agencies (if any).
- Cancellation of the commercial registration.
- Cancellation of the investor(s) residence permit(s), and perform final
exit from the Kingdom.

Observations:
Foreign investor is entitled to the following services:
1. Renewal of residence permit, as per Service No. (09.05) of this Manual;
2. Exit-re-entry visa for the investor whose license is revoked, as per
Service No. (09.06) of this Manual.

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 11.03 Types of Licenses, Minimum Capital Requirement and Percentage
of Saudi Partnership
Minimum Saudi
No License Type Minimum Capital (SR) Participation
(%)
1 Commercial with Saudi 26,666,667 % 25
Partner Foreign capital shareholding not less
than twenty million (SR 20,000,000) and
partnership not more than % 75.
% 100 Foreign 30,000,000 --
Commercial
2 Communications -- % 40
3 Communications Value -- % 30
Added
4 Insurance -- % 40
5 Reinsurance -- % 40
6 Property Financing 200,000,000 % 40
7 Property Investment *The value of each project is not less --
than30,000,000 (covering land and
construction) ; the land and building
will be outside the perimeter of the
two Holy Mosques
8 Management of -- % 25
Construction projects,
detailed engineering
design and EPC
contracts
9 Public transport (bus 500,000 % 30
transportation within
cities)
10 Public transport (metro 500,000 % 20
transportation within
cities)
11 Joint Stock Company 500,000 --
**Joint Stock One 5,000,000 --
12 person company
practice other --
13 transports activities
10,000,000
14 Digital Brokerage 2,000,000 --
Collection of financing --
15 agencies debts
10,000,000
* Related to the limit of the cost of a single project to be constructed. There is
no minimum limit for the capital of property development projects.
** Government and semi-government companies are excluded

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 11.04 Rights of Foreign Investor

First: Rights of Foreign Investor in Investment

First: Rights of Applicant of Issuance of New Investment License

1. The right to respond the application of new license.
2. The right that the refusal of the new license shall be justified.
3. The right to appeal of refusal resolution before the Board of
Grievances.
Second: Rights of Foreign Investor throughout License Term
1. The right to enjoy all benefits, incentives and guarantees granted to
the national project as per regulations and instructions according to
Law of Foreign Investment.
2. The right to renew the license (for the completed application).
3. The right to get a suitable period to cure breaches observed.
4. The right to respond the written letter of breaches within the
specified period.
5. The right to own the property according to the regulations of Non-
Saudis’ Ownership of Property according to Section No (6) of this
Manual.
6. The right that investor’s investments may not be confessed without
juridical judgment as well as the right that expropriation of the same
will only be done for public interest against a compensation according
to Law of Foreign Investment.
7. The right that the sponsorship of non-Saudi employees is covered by
the licensed entity.
8. The right that the sponsorship of the investor is covered by the
licensed entity in case of the fulfillment of the rules and conditions
stipulated in Service (9.04) of this Manual.
9. The right to transfer or otherwise legally dispose of his/her portion
from the sale of his/her share, the surplus of the liquidation or
earnings achieved by the entity abroad as well as the right to
transfer the amounts necessary for fulfilling any contractual
obligations of the project.
10. The right to respond the application of license amendment (for
the completed application).
11. The right to obtain a justified refusal for any amendment
application otherwise it will be included under special application in
services manual.
12. The right to respond any inquiry or complaint.
Third: Rights of Foreign Investor after License Cancellation
1. The right to appeal Ministry of Investment resolutions after being
aware thereof before Appeals Committee.
2. The right to appeal Appeals Committee’s resolutions after being aware
thereof before the Board of Grievances.
3. The right to issue license for liquidation purpose.
4. The right to sponsorship transfer for the resident foreigner who
initiates the application of license cancellation voluntarily
according to Service No (9.02) of this Manual.
5. The right to obtain exit and re-entry visa for one time for the
revoked license according to Service No (9.06) of this Manual.
6. The right to obtain exit and re-entry visa for accompaniers.
7. The right to renew Iqama for one time for the revoked license
according to Service No (9.05) of this Manual.

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 Judicial
Authorities and
Jurisdiction as per Foreign Investment’s Needs
Quasi-judicial
Committees
District Court 1. Lawsuit to prevent exposure to possession and
lawsuits to repossess
2. Lawsuits which value does not exceed twenty thousand
(20,000) Saudi riyals.
3. Lawsuits related to lease in which rental value does
not exceed one thousand (1,000) Saudi riyals per
month; provided that such lawsuit does not include
claiming more than twenty thousand (20,000) Saudi
riyals.
4. Lawsuits related to employment contract in which wage
or salary does not exceed one thousand (1,000) Saudi
riyals per month; provided that such lawsuit does not
include claiming more than twenty thousand (20,000)
Saudi riyals.
5. Lawsuits of damages because of beneficiaries whether
single persons or others.
General Court 1. All in-kind lawsuits related to the property.
2. All lawsuits of damages because of property itself
including preventing of establishment of weddings
hall or petrol station.
3. Lawsuit to prevent exposure to possession of the
property and lawsuits to repossess the property.
4. Lawsuits which value exceeds twenty thousand (20,000)
Saudi riyals.
5. Other lawsuits that deemed by law within the
jurisdiction of the general court.
Administrative 1. Have jurisdiction over lawsuits relating to the
Courts cancellation of administrative decisions provided by
concerned parties, when the cause of the appeal is
lack of jurisdiction, the presence of a defect in the
formation or the cause, violation of rules and
regulations, fault in their application or
interpretation, or abuse of power, including the
disciplinary decisions, decisions issued by the
quasi-judicial committees and disciplinary councils,
as well as decisions by associations of public
benefit, and their equivalents related to its
activities. The refusal or refrainment of the
administrative body to make a decision that should
have been made according to laws and regulations
shall be deemed administrative decision.
2. Have jurisdiction over lawsuits of compensation
submitted by concerned parties for decisions or acts
of the administrative body, lawsuits relating to
contracts in which the administrative body is a
party, and disciplinary proceedings brought by the
competent authority. Administrative Court shall also
have jurisdiction over requests to implement foreign
judgements and judgements of foreign arbitrators.
Commercial Courts The Commercial Court has jurisdiction over lawsuits
arising from original business and consequent business;
provided that the following shall be fulfilled in order

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 that commercial disputes be under the jurisdiction of
the Office:
1. The Plaintiff is a merchant i.e. falling under
merchant definition set forth in Article (1) of the
Commercial Court Law.
2. The defendant is a merchant as well.
3. The subject of the dispute is pure or consequent
business, therefore disputes other than business
shall be excluded such as professions of: hospitals,
clinics, law, consulting, engineering and accounting
offices and other professions with professional
nature. It is required as well as that the law has
not excluded such dispute, where the provision of
Article (3) stipulates that property lawsuits and its
leases may not be considered business.
Executive Courts Except for judgments and decisions issued in
administrative and criminal lawsuits, execution judge
shall have the authority to forced execution and
supervision of the following:
1. Judgments, decisions and orders issued by the courts.
2. The judgments of arbitrators appended by execution
order in accordance with the arbitration law.
3. Magistrate records interpreted by the relevant bodies
or ratified by the courts.
4. Commercial documentations.
5. Documented contracts and documentations.
6. Judgments, judicial orders, the judgments of
arbitrators and the documented documentations issued
in a foreign country.
7. Ordinary documentations which content is acknowledged
entirely or partially.
8. Contracts and other documentations that have the
implementation force under the law.
Elementary Body for Elementary Body has jurisdiction to settle the following
Settlement of Labor finally:
Disputes 1. Labor disputes of any kind which value does not
exceed ten thousand (10,000) Saudi riyals.
2. Objection to the penalty imposed by the employer on
the worker.
3. The imposition of the penalties stipulated in this
Law for the violation which its prescribed punishment
does not exceed five thousand (5,000) Saudi riyals
and for violations which its total prescribed
punishment does not exceed five thousand (5,000)
Saudi riyals.

Elementary Body has jurisdiction to settle the following

primarily:
1. Labor disputes which value exceeds ten thousand
(10,000) Saudi riyals.
2. Compensation disputes for work injuries no matter the
value of the compensation.
3. Disputes of dismissal from work.
4. The imposition of the penalties stipulated in Labor
Law for the violation which its prescribed punishment
exceeds five thousand (5,000) Saudi riyals and for

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 violations which its total prescribed punishment
exceeds five thousand (5,000) Saudi riyals.
5. The imposition of the penalties for violations, which
its punishment is a fine plus consequent punishment.
Elementary Customs Customs Committee has jurisdiction over the following:
Committee 1. Consider all smuggling offenses and the like.
2. Consider all crimes and offenses committed against
the provisions of the Unified Customs Law and its
executive regulations.
3. Consider the objections to the collection orders
pursuant to the provisions of Article (147) of the
Unified Customs Law.
4. Consider the objections submitted to the fines
resolutions in accordance with the provisions of
Article 148 of the Unified Customs Law.
5. The judgments of Elementary Customs Committee may be
appealed before the Appeal Court of Customs Committee
6. This Committee shall consider cases filed and issue
its decisions by majority.
7. Appeal period shall be thirty days from the date of
notification of primary judgment issued by default
and from the date of its pronouncement if it issued
in the defendant’s presence and judgments of the
appeal committee shall be final.
Committee for Committee for Settlement of Banking Disputes has the
Settlement of jurisdiction to settle offenses requiring punishment
Banking Disputes under Banks Control Law, in particularly banking
lawsuits arising out because of the bank’s practicing of
its banking activity such as opening credits, abroad
accounts, deposits, transfers and others. The Committee
has no jurisdiction over lawsuits of credit banks.
Commission for Real Consider all existing real property contributions
Property (licensed and unlicensed).
Contributions
Zakat and Tax These Committees have jurisdiction over zakat and tax
Objection disputes arising out between the DZIT and the concerned
Elementary parties.
Committee

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 11.05 Powers of Ministry of Investment

Ministry of Investment is entitled to:

1. Inquire about license applicant(s) at any public or private Department
inside or outside the Kingdom in order to ensure the integrity of data
or information provided by the applicant and such applicant is not
entitled to object to this procedure .
2. Obtain the necessary or required information concerning the license
applicant(s) account from the Saudi Credit Office (SIMAH). In addition,
it is entitled to disclose account information of the license
applicant(s) or any other account with the commissioner of the Saudi
Credit Office (SIMAH) and / or any other party approved by the Saudi
Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA), if necessary .
3. Use of the information of license applicant(s) before and after the
issuance of the license in its various reports and issuances and it is
entitled to disclose the information and data on the licensed investment
to a third party as it sees fit .
4. Inspect the entity to ensure its compliance with the terms of the
investment and its commitment to the terms, commitments and
acknowledgments contained in this application and the investor is not
entitled to object to that but he must cooperate in providing any
information requested during the visit .
5. Issue a query certificate on the licensed entity to whoever request –
individuals or entities who wish to check the status of entity before
dealing with or by the entity itself if so desired – showing any
registered irregularities or complaints about the entity, whether such
irregularities have been decided on or not .
6. Prevent the provision of some or all of the services for the investor /
investors or for the entity until curing the irregularities committed by
the entity, paying all fines and bringing a proof thereof .
7. The Ministry of investment is entitled to revoke the license permanently
in cases where Ministry of Investment does not agree the application to
extend the period specified in the schedule or when the non-seriousness
of investor after the extension of the period is proved, and the licensed
investor whose license is canceled shall bear consequences of this
cancellation .
8. Impose any of penalties stipulated in Article (12) of in Law of Foreign
Investment applicable in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued by Royal Decree
No (M/1) date (15/01/1421 AH), if the foreign investor is proved to have
committed any of the violations stipulated in Article (20) of Executive
Regulations of Law of Foreign Investment issued by the Resolution of
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority Board at a previous period No
(2/74) dated (12/05/1435 AH) and have cured such violation before the
Ministry of Investment knowledge of such violation .

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WITH MINISTRY OF
INVESTMENT

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 12.01 Mechanism of Communication with Ministry of Investment

Ministry of Investment welcomes communication with it through the

following contact methods:

1. You can communicate with customer service on toll free number of Ministry
of Investment (8002449990) from the Kingdom and number (+966112035777)
from outside the Kingdom.
• Instant Chat by visiting Ministry of Investment website
(www.misa.gov.sa) and accessing the entity’s E-account and clicking
on “help” icon.
• Request to “re-contact” by visiting Ministry of Investment website
(www.misa.gov.sa) and accessing the entity’s E-account and clicking
on “help” icon.
• Ministry of Investment official Twitter account @MISACare.
• Contact us through the e-mail (InvestorCare@misa.gov.sa).
2. To inquire on the status of transactions and applications registered with
the Ministry of Investment, you can visit Ministry of Investment website
(www.misa.gov.sa) and log in using the account of entity to know the
status of the online application or the Department of Inquiries for the
applications submitted through Ministry of Investment investors’
relations centers.
3. For complaints, inquiries, suggestions and objections, please visit the
website of the Ministry of Investment (www.misa.gov.sa) and log in using
the account of entity to submit an application. In the unavailability of
an account, you can take advantage of the general inquiry form in the
Contact Us page at the Ministry of Investment website .
4. You can also suggest amendment to this manual according to the form of
application of action amendment to the services manual directory No
(13.02) of this Manual.

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 12.02 Addresses of Ministry of Investment investors’ relations centers
Detailed Address Coordinates QR CODE Toll-free
Riyadh
Imam Saud bin Abdul Aziz
bin Mohammed Road after the
intersection of Takhassusi
St in a westerly direction 24.737844,
National Address: 46.637261
Building No.: 3912
Additional No.: 6229
Postal Code: 12382
Jeddah
Prince Sultan Street after
the intersection of Amal
Street in a northerly
21.633861,
direction
39.133348
Building No.: 7241
Additional No.: 2810
Postal Code: 23621 8002449990
AlKhobar
Tareq Bin Ziyad Street
(Intersection of Granada
Street)
,26.348312
Southern district
50.196423
Building No.: 7296
Additional No.: 2231
Postal Code: 34227
Madinah Al Munawwarah
King Abdullah road - King
Abdulaziz roundabout
24.482325207094007
"Tabah" - Comprehensive
Service Center Building
,39.57270753320472
No.: 7667
Additional No.:4428
Postal Code: 42351

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 13.00: FORMS

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 13.01 Form of Updating of Entity’s Contact Details
M/s. Ministry of Investment respected ,
Peace and mercy of Allah and his blessings may be upon you
We \ ………………………………………… licensed by Ministry of Investment under ( )
dated / /14 AH, registered in commercial register under (
) dated / /14 AH, having headquarters in ………………, ……………………
Road, Building No. …, Floor No. …, Office No. ……………., having branches in
…………………… and website is …………………………… acknowledge and warrant that the entity
address chosen and approved to receive notices, communications, resolutions
and others from the Ministry of Investment regarding entity license is the
following email (………………………………………). Entity assumes its responsibility for
reading all messages directed to this email by the Ministry of Investment.
This address shall cause all legal effects and the entity assumes full
liability for the legal results and consequences thereof .
Entity acknowledges and warrants that Mr. ………………………… in his capacity as
………………… registered with General Organization for Social Insurance under
Subscription No. ……………… is the communication officer with the Ministry of
Investment announced on the entity’s website and that contact details are
as follows Office Tel.: …………………… Mobile: …………………… Email: ……………………………. In
addition, such officer has the right to receive notices, communications,
resolutions and others from the Ministry of Investment by any possible way
including email, deliver the entity’s response on the same and submit the
entity’s applications to the Ministry of Investment. The entity is committed
to notify the Ministry of Investment officially immediately after
appointment of another officer or change to his data or entity’s address
data .

Yours Sincerely ,
Name :
Signature :
Position:
Hijri Date :
Official Seal of Entity : Commerce
Chamber’s Approval:

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 13.02 Service Manual Amendment Form
Service Guide Amendment ‫نموذج طلب تعديل إجراء على دليل الخدمات‬
form

Application ‫نوع الطلب‬

Type

☐ ‫تعديل‬ Cancellation ☐ ‫إلغاء‬ Add ☐ ‫إضافة‬

Amendment
Targeted ‫اإلجراء المستهدف‬
Procedure

‫رقم اإلجراء‬
Procedure No.

‫نص اإلجراء‬
Procedure
Text
Request’s ‫مبررات الطلب‬
Justification

Suggestions ‫االقتراح‬

Effects Of Suggested ‫أثر التعديل على اإلجراءات األخرى‬

Procedure

‫الصفة‬ ‫مقدم الطلب‬

Occupation Applicant
Name
‫التاريخ‬
‫التوقيع‬
Date
Signature
:‫مالحظات‬
Notes:

‫ يرسل النموذج عن طريق البريد االلكتروني‬،‫لمن خارج الهيئة‬ •

)InvestorCare@misa.gov.sa(
• External applications are applied on the Email
(InvestorCare@misa.gov.sa)

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 14.00: APPENDICES

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 14.01 Appendix (1): List of Businesses Excluded from Foreign
Investment

Industrial Sector:
1. Oil exploration, drilling and production. Except the services related to
mining sector listed at (CPC 5115+883) in International Industrial
classification codes .

Service Sector:

1. Catering to military sectors .

2. Security and detective services .
3. Real estate investment in Makkah and Madina .
4. Tourist orientation and guidance services related to Hajj .
5. Recruitment services.
6. Commission agents internationally classified at (CPC 621).
7. Fishing/ hunting marine living resources.

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 14.02 Appendix (2): Authorization To Register Articles Of Association

M/S Ministry of Investment

Respected

Greetings,,

We, Mr /.…………………. as per (ID/Passport) No. ……….., and the company .………………….
registered under CR. No.( ) dated / / 14H, its
headquarter……………………………

Acknowledge and confess to authorize Mr /.……………as per (Saudi civil ID –

Passport “for non-Saudi”) No:………… dated…………. Nationality………… Contact
information………………….. Office Tel. No. ………………….……… Mob No:..…….……….. E-
mail: (…………………..)

To establish an investment company in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the

Company / …………............

Therefore, He hereby be entitled to register the company’s articles of

association; and amendments on it; and complete all necessary procedures
with all government bodies in order to carry out the business; receive
activation code, notifications, resolutions and similar transactions related
to licensing the company. The company undertakes to assume the
responsibility, implications and legal consequences thereof.

This attorney also cancels its predecessors from other previous attorneys,
if any.

Best Regards.

Name:

Signed:

(Authenticated by the Embassy)

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 14.03 Appendix (3): Laws and regulations

1 .Foreign investment system and its implementing regulations. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

2 .Organization of the General Investment Authority and its executive regulations. (Link:
http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

3 .Non-Saudis real estate ownership and investment system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

4 .The unified industrial organization of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.
(Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

5 .The work system and the social insurance system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

6 .Zakat, tax and customs regulations. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

7 .Sharia pleading system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

8 .The Law of Criminal Procedure. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

9 .The legal system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

10 .Corporate system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

11 .Commercial registration system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

12 .Commercial fraud system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

13 .Banking supervision system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

14 .Trademarks System. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

15 .Copyright System. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

16 .Patent system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

17 .Residence system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

18 .Rules for dealing with immigrants who violate the regulations. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)

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 14.04 Appendix (4): Requirements of the supervising authorities for some
licensed activities

1. Requirements for health sector licenses

(Link: https://www.moh.gov.sa/eServices/Licences/Documents/73.pdf)

2. Requirements for trade sector licenses

(Link: https://mci.gov.sa/ar/About/Departments/cp/Documents/Investor-Guide.pdf)

3. Requirements for agricultural sector licenses

https://mewa.gov.sa/ar/Ministry/Agencies/AgencyforEconomicAffairsandInvest
ment/Topics/PublishingImages/Pages/30-10-2018-
01/%d9%83%d8%aa%d9%8a%d8%a8%20%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%ae%d9%8a%d
8%b52019.pdf

4. Requirements for educational sector licenses

(Ministry of education Link: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/news/Documents/inv-guide.pdf)

(Technical and Vocational Training Corporation Link:

https://www.tvtc.gov.sa/Arabic/Departments/Departments/pt/MediaCenter/Memos/Documents/
guidebookv3.pdf

5. Requirements for media sector licenses

(Link: Ministry of Information:

https://lcsys.media.gov.sa/theme/investor_guide.pdf)

(Link: Audiovisual Media Authority:

https://www.gcam.gov.sa/ar/PoliciesAndGuidelines/Documents/%D8%AF%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%8
4%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%B12%20(1).pdf)

6. Requirements for transport sector licenses

(Link: Public Transportation Authority:

https://tga.gov.sa/assetsAdmin/images/uploads/land/investor%20guide.pdf)

(Link: Civil Aviation Authority:

https://gaca.gov.sa/scs/Satellite?c=GACA_Media_C&cid=1440409803090&pagenam
e=GACA%2FGACA_Media_C%2FGACA_LinkDocument_PT)

(Link: Ports Public Authority: https://mawani.gov.sa/ar-

sa/EServices/LicenseSystem/Documents/%d8%af%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%20%d8%a7%
d9%84%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%ab%d9%85%d8%b1%20%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af9.p
df)

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 7. Requirements for telecommunications licenses

(Link:
https://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/services/licensing/Documents/InvestorGuide.pdf)

8. Requirements for entertainment sector licenses

(Link: https://e.gea.gov.sa/wp-
content/uploads/2019/08/InvestmentGuideBookFinalAug27V7.pdf)

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