What it actually costs to set up a company in Saudi Arabia

Cost estimate

What this actually costs

The licence is the part everyone asks about, and it is rarely the expensive part. Adjust the three things that move the number most and see the whole picture, including the year after.

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What are you setting upA new companyStarting fresh in Saudi Arabia. Uses the standard Ministry of Commerce articles, and there is no foreign paperwork to certify.A branch or sister companyTied to a company you already own abroad. The parent company's documents have to be translated and attested, and the articles drafted for you.

Estimates compiled from published Saudi business-setup sources, last checked 2026-08-03. Fees change, and several depend on your city, activity and headcount. Treat this as a budgeting starting point, confirm the figures before you commit to anything, and note that nothing here is legal or tax advice.