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How to Expand into Saudi Arabia

Find all the information and requirements you’ll need to expand your business into Saudi Arabia. There are 3 main stages to setting up a legal entity in Saudi including 16 steps to complete the full process. AstroLabs acts on your behalf to navigate this complex and time-consuming process, managing third parties and ensuring you are aligned with all requirements needed to help your company expand into the Kingdom quickly and seamlessly. 

Stage 1 :

Foundations of the Legal Entity

This stage is the prerequisite to any of the following stages. It provides your foreign company permission to own a business in Saudi Arabia, through the MISA investment license, and to gain legal registration of that business through Commercial Registration. 

 
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GM Visa Transfer to Iqama (Residency)

The GM Working Visa is a one-time entry to KSA that will at this stage be transferred to an Iqama (Residence Permit). The local employer applies and secures the work permit and Iqama so that the employee can legally work and live in KSA. The employer is considered the local sponsor. An Iqama is issued to expatriates who arrive in KSA with a work visa. The term of employment is limited to the amount of time listed on the work permit. This is currently set at one year for work at private companies, but there is an option to renew the permit after one year. More information on residency permits. The Iqama card is the essential ID for expats working in Saudi Arabia. It is also known as a Muqeem card and is the most important document you will have in the kingdom, without it you will not be able to live or work in the country. Once you have your Muqeem card, the company will add you to their Muqeem portal which enables re-entry visas to be issued and the renewal of residence permits.



Opening a Bank Account

This is the final step of the process. After gathering all the required documents, the process of opening a bank account is initiated. Each bank is different in terms of speed and customer service. Standard requirements from the banks:

  • AoA of the parent company
  • A document authorizing the GM to open and manage the bank account (if not mentioned already as an authority in the AoA of the local company)
  • The AoA of the local company
  • ID copy of the GM
  • Some banks require an in-person visit to the local company’s office
  • Some standard forms and applications from the bank



 

In order for your legal entity to be authorized to hire people, there are certain steps that must be taken such as registration with the Ministry of Labor (MoL), and the General Organization of Social Insurance (GOSI). This stage would also allow your General Manager (GM) to have a one-time GM visa issued, allowing them to travel to KSA.

Stage 2 :

Authorization to Hire Staff

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Stage 3 :

Acquiring Residency and Opening a Bank Account

This is the last stage of the process that will allow your General Manager to become a resident of Saudi Arabia. This includes all the required steps from completing a health check, acquiring health insurance, Muqeem registration, and the issuance of residency. Upon the completion of this stage, the GM can then start the process of opening a bank account for the company. 

GM Visa Transfer to Iqama (Residency)

The GM Working Visa is a one-time entry to KSA that will at this stage be transferred to an Iqama (Residence Permit). The local employer applies and secures the work permit and Iqama so that the employee can legally work and live in KSA. The employer is considered the local sponsor. An Iqama is issued to expatriates who arrive in KSA with a work visa. The term of employment is limited to the amount of time listed on the work permit. This is currently set at one year for work at private companies, but there is an option to renew the permit after one year. More information on residency permits. The Iqama card is the essential ID for expats working in Saudi Arabia. It is also known as a Muqeem card and is the most important document you will have in the kingdom, without it you will not be able to live or work in the country. Once you have your Muqeem card, the company will add you to their Muqeem portal which enables re-entry visas to be issued and the renewal of residence permits.



Opening a Bank Account

This is the final step of the process. After gathering all the required documents, the process of opening a bank account is initiated. Each bank is different in terms of speed and customer service. Standard requirements from the banks:

  • AoA of the parent company
  • A document authorizing the GM to open and manage the bank account (if not mentioned already as an authority in the AoA of the local company)
  • The AoA of the local company
  • ID copy of the GM
  • Some banks require an in-person visit to the local company’s office
  • Some standard forms and applications from the bank



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