This Service is provided to 100% foreign entities that are interested in the activity of wholesale and retail trade and ecommerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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.
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 Riyalsas 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 requirements |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | % 30 or more of the company's products distributed locally shall be manufactured in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Research and development programs | % 5 or more of total sales shall be allocated to the establishment of a research and development programs in the Kingdom |
| Logistics and distribution | The establishment of a unified center to provide those services, and provide after-sales 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.
