Business Structures & Legal Entities in Saudi Arabia

Most foreign investors establish a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Saudi Arabia, while established foreign companies may consider a branch. The right structure depends on your activity, ownership, liability requirements and long-term plans.

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Legal Structures We Set Up

For foreign investors, the setup process generally begins with investment registration with the Ministry of Investment (MISA), subject to the proposed activity and applicable requirements. We help determine the appropriate structure and registration path before you commit.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

An LLC can be 100% foreign-owned in many permitted activities, subject to the activity and applicable investment requirements, and may have a single owner.

Simplified Joint Stock Company (SJSC)

Its flexible governance and share structure can make it suitable for startups, investment structures and venture-backed businesses.

Joint Stock Company (JSC)

A share-capital company with a board of directors and statutory minimum capital. The structure required to list on the Saudi Exchange.

Branch of a Foreign Company

An extension of the foreign parent, not a separate entity. It trades fully in Saudi Arabia while the parent carries liability.

Regional Headquarters (RHQ)

A MISA program for multinational groups running regional management from Saudi Arabia, closely linked to government contract eligibility.

Representative Office

A non-commercial Technical and Scientific Services Office for market research and liaison. It cannot sell, invoice or sign contracts.

Holding Company

A company formed to own and manage other companies. It can take the form of an LLC, JSC or SJSC.

Professional Company

A company for licensed professions such as engineering, law or accounting, where partners hold the relevant licence.

How It Works

A transparent process, with government fees and our professional fees shown separately.

Step 1

Tell us your plans

Share your activity, ownership and timeline.

Step 2

We map requirements

A clear list of what applies to you, in order.

Step 3

We prepare and submit

We submit to the relevant Saudi authorities on your behalf.

Step 4

We keep you on track

Updates throughout, and support after go-live.

Built on transparency and trust

Saudi-based execution

Practical support from a team working with businesses in the Kingdom.

End-to-end setup

Structure, registration, residency, banking and operational readiness.

Transparent costs

Professional fees and expected government / third-party costs explained separately.

Professional fee guarantee

100% of our professional fee, subject to our guarantee terms.

Business Structure FAQs

Not Sure Which Structure Fits?

Tell us what you plan to do in Saudi Arabia. We will recommend the right structure and explain the next steps. No cost, no obligation.

Start Easy is an independent business setup consultancy. We are not a government entity or official portal and are not affiliated with any government agency. Government fees are paid separately and directly to the relevant authorities.

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