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Saudi Arabia Free Zones and Special Economic Zones: Complete 2026 Guide

Saudi Arabia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) offer foreign investors major tax and regulatory incentives in defined geographic areas.

July 15, 2026

The 7 Most Profitable Sectors to Invest in Saudi Arabia Under Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has unlocked investment opportunities across the economy, but seven sectors stand out for foreign

July 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia Tax Guide 2026: Corporate Tax, VAT, Zakat, and Withholding

Saudi Arabia’s tax framework in 2026 includes corporate income tax at 20% on the foreign-owned share of profits,

July 13, 2026

Saudization (Nitaqat) Explained: A 2026 Practical Guide for Foreign Companies

Last updated: June 19, 2026 Reading time: ~17 minutes Saudization (Nitaqat) is Saudi Arabia’s mandatory workforce nationalization program,

July 12, 2026

How to Open a Bank Account for Your Saudi Company: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Last updated: June 19, 2026 Reading time: ~13 minutes Opening a corporate bank account in Saudi Arabia typically

July 11, 2026

100% Foreign Ownership in Saudi Arabia: Which Sectors Allow It in 2026?

Last updated: June 19, 2026 Reading time: ~15 minutes Yes — foreigners can own 100% of a company

July 11, 2026

Saudi Arabia Company Formation — Cost Estimate

A transparent indicative range based on your structure and scope. No hidden fees. No surprises. Final quote confirmed in a free consultation.

1. Your Business

Entity type The structure determines license fees, capital needs, and complexity. Primary activity Determines capital requirements and sector approvals. Primary city / zone

2. Scope

Iqama-sponsored staff in year one Founders, managers, and senior expatriates you'll sponsor. Total expected workforce (year one) Affects Saudization planning and ongoing payroll setup.

3. Additional services

Bank account opening support Annual accounting & bookkeeping VAT registration & FATOORAH setup Payroll (Mudad / WPS / GOSI) Trademark registration (1 class) Virtual office / national address Annual PRO retainer Annual audit coordination

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Estimated investment

Year-one indicative range

SAR 0 - 0

Government fees + professional services + first-year compliance.

About this estimate. Figures are indicative 2026 ranges for foreign-investor company formation in Saudi Arabia, covering government fees (MISA, Ministry of Commerce, Chamber, notarization), professional services, and first-year compliance. They exclude share capital (where applicable), office rent, employee salaries, and sector-specific regulatory fees that vary by case. Trading activities have historically required substantial share capital for 100% foreign ownership — this is held separately in the company bank account, not paid as a fee. A binding quote is provided after a free discovery consultation with our advisory team.

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