What is the CoC (Chamber of Commerce) Portal and How to Register for the MISA Portal?

What is the CoC Portal?

The Chamber of Commerce (CoC) Portal is the online platform that allows businesses in Saudi Arabia to register their entities with the Chamber of Commerce in the KSA. This registration is a vital step for companies operating in the Kingdom, as it is required to participate in local business activities, bid for government contracts, and engage with various economic sectors. The CoC Portal facilitates the registration process, enabling businesses to complete essential steps online and manage their CoC-related activities.

CoC Portal Registration Process:

1. Saudi Entity’s and General Manager’s Document Preparation: Before registering a company on the CoC Portal, certain documents must be prepared. These include: It is essential that the authority of the GM to register in the Chamber of Commerce is explicitly mentioned in the AoA. The GM should acquire the Saudi STC SIM card upon arrival in the Kingdom, preferably from an STC shop at the airport.
   • Active MISA License
   • Valid Commercial Registration (CR)
   • Copy of the Articles of Association (AoA)
   • Valid passport of the General Manager (GM)
   • Saudi STC SIM card registered under the GM’s name
2. Filling in the CoC Form:
   • Once the documents are ready, the CoC registration form must be completed. This form requires information from the Saudi entity's Commercial Registration (CR) and the GM’s passport number.
3. Visit the Chamber of Commerce with the General Manager:
   • The registration must be completed in person. The GM will need to visit the Chamber of Commerce, typically at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, accompanied by a representative from the company.
4. Registering the Saudi Entity:
   • The GM and the company representative will work together to finalize the registration process for the Saudi entity at the Chamber of Commerce office. This step also needs to be done in person.
5. Authorizing the GM as the Company’s Representative:
   • During the registration process, the GM must be formally authorized to act as the official representative of the company. This authorization needs to be clearly stated in the AoA and must be confirmed during the visit to the Chamber of Commerce.
6. Online Activation of the Registration:
   • After the registration and authorization steps are completed at the Chamber of Commerce, the CoC Portal will handle the final online activation. The Chamber of Commerce will confirm the registration and issue the necessary certification to the company.

Requirements to be Aware Of During CoC Registration:

• Ensure that the GM has the authority to act on behalf of the company as stated in the AoA.
• Registration must be done in person at the Chamber of Commerce, and the GM must be present during key stages of the process.
• All documents must be valid and up-to-date to ensure a smooth registration process.
• Find out how your CoC access may get interrupted in cases of non-compliance

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