05 — Supporting service
Establishment & Compliance
When the opportunity is real, we advise on the vehicle that fits it, from a regional headquarters to a subsidiary, branch or joint-venture company, and oversee its setup and upkeep. Licensed specialists handle the filings; you deal with one accountable adviser who knows why the structure exists.
What we deliver
- 01
Entity & RHQ structuring
LLC, branch, joint-venture company or regional headquarters, compared on control, tax, tender eligibility and exit.
- 02
Setup, overseen
Ministry of Investment registration, Commercial Registration and activation on ZATCA, Qiwa, GOSI and Muqeem, run to plan by licensed specialists under our oversight.
- 03
Sector licences
The regulators that govern your activity mapped early, so licensing never holds up a signed contract.
- 04
Compliance oversight
Renewals, Nitaqat position and filings tracked on one calendar, with issues raised before they block a bid or a payment.
- 05
Specialist network
Certified translation and legalisation, product registration, trademark filing and executive relocation, through licensed partners we have vetted.
The outcome
A licensed, activated company, built for the business you have won, with compliance under control.
Investment
Foreign investment has stepped up.
Net FDI inflows reached their highest level in the revised series in 2025.
Net foreign direct investment inflows
US$ billion
View data as a table
| Year | US$ bn |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.1 |
| 2018 | 12.3 |
| 2019 | 3.2 |
| 2020 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 28.3 |
| 2022 | 26.7 |
| 2023 | 22.9 |
| 2024 | 21.3 |
| 2025 | 32.6 |
Sources: Vision 2030 Annual Report 2025 (GASTAT revised methodology) for 2017–2024; GASTAT for 2025.
FAQ
Common questions
Are you a corporate services provider?
No. We are a boutique advisory firm. We advise on the structure and oversee its setup and upkeep, and licensed specialists handle filings, translation, visas and registrations. We do not sell those steps on their own.
Do we still need an investment licence?
No. Since the Investment Law took effect in February 2025, foreign investors register with the Ministry of Investment instead. Commercial registration, sector licences and minimum capital requirements still apply.
Do we need a regional headquarters?
If you want government contracts, usually yes: since 2024 most government entities cannot contract with foreign companies whose regional headquarters is outside the Kingdom. Eligible RHQ income can benefit from 0% income tax for 30 years.
Can we own 100% of the company?
In most sectors, yes. A short list of activities is closed to foreign investors or requires a Saudi partner, so we check your exact activity against the current list first.
Why do our corporate documents need legalising?
Documents issued abroad, such as articles of association or board resolutions, usually need an apostille or embassy legalisation and a certified Arabic translation before Saudi authorities accept them. Saudi Arabia has accepted apostilles since December 2022.
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