Company Formation & Residency Pathways in Saudi Arabia
Buying property in Saudi Arabia does not by itself grant residency. Whether you need a company to hold your portfolio, investor residency, or simply the right structure, our specialist Saudi lawyer handles the entire process end-to-end.
Your Route Into the Kingdom
Every investor's situation is different. Your lawyer recommends the right route in a strategy consultation, and quotes a fixed price before you commit.
Property in Your Own Name
The simplest route. Buy freehold in a REGA-designated zone with your personal name on the title. No company needed, ideal for single-property investors who don't require residency.
- 100% freehold, perpetual title
- No residency rights
- NAL Lawyers handle the purchase
Saudi Company Formation
For investors who want residency rights, to hold property corporately, or to operate a business. A 100% foreign-owned LLC, your lawyer handles MISA licensing, commercial registration, banking and visas.
- Investor residency pathway
- Hold a portfolio in the company's name
- Operate 1,000s of licensed activities
Premium Residency
The official Premium Residency programme, including a Real Estate Owner pathway for property valued at SAR 4M+. Self-sponsored, no employer, family coverage.
- Residency linked to property title
- SAR 800k permanent · SAR 100k/yr renewable
- Free entry/exit, business & property rights
Five Official Pathways to Residency
Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency programme grants self-sponsored residency, no employer, no sponsor, family coverage. Your lawyer evaluates your strongest pathway.
Real Estate Owner
Own unencumbered Saudi real estate valued at SAR 4,000,000 or above. Residency linked to the property title, with family coverage.
Investor Residency
Direct capital investment of SAR 7,000,000 or more in Saudi business entities, alongside creating 10+ Saudi jobs. Thresholds per Premium Residency Center rules.
Entrepreneur
MISA entrepreneurship licence, venture backing, or incubator milestones. 5-year convertible residency.
Special Talent
Executive leadership, scientific research, or specialised healthcare/tech expertise. Family sponsorship included.
Limited Duration
SAR 100,000/year renewable. Ideal for property search and market evaluation trips.
Permanent Premium
One-time SAR 800,000 fee for lifetime status, or qualify via Investor/Talent pathways at reduced cost.
From First Call to Operating Entity
A 5-stage journey handled by your formation lawyer. Most establishments complete in 3–6 weeks.
Discover
Strategy consultation, activity classification, licence requirements, structure and capital.
Structure
Memorandum of Association, board resolutions, power of attorney, ownership structure.
Establish
MISA investment licence, Ministry of Commerce Commercial Registration, tax number.
Activate
Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI & ZATCA portals, corporate bank account, GM visa.
Operate
Saudization compliance, ongoing GRO support, renewals, or hand over to your team.
The Documents You'll Provide
Eight documents start your formation. Your lawyer drafts the Arabic legal paperwork; these are what we need from you.
Certificate of incorporation
From your home registry. Needs attestation.
Board resolution
Approving the Saudi entity, its capital and manager. Needs attestation.
Audited financial statements
Most recent financial year, in English or with certified translation.
Power of attorney
Authorising whoever files on your behalf in the Kingdom. Needs attestation.
Articles of Association
For the Saudi entity. We prepare this from your instructions.
Passport copies
Shareholders, directors and the proposed General Manager. Valid 6+ months.
Proposed company name
Two or three options, in case the first is taken at the Ministry of Commerce.
Saudi address or Ejar lease
Needed for the municipal licence. A serviced office works to start.
Attested documents must be legalised through the Saudi embassy in the country that issued them, or apostilled where that country is party to the Hague Convention, as the UK is. In our experience this is the step that most often sets a timeline back, so start it early. Your lawyer confirms exactly what applies to you.
Formation Packages
Fixed-price packages delivered by Vision Saudi, our dedicated Saudi formation team. Establishment, launch, or full market access.
Saudi Market Entry
For international businesses ready to establish in Saudi Arabia.
- Business activity assessment
- 1,000+ eligible business activities*
- MISA Investment Registration
- Articles of Association
- Commercial Registration (CR)
- Company name reservation
- Government platform registrations
- Corporate bank account assistance
- Investor / Manager visa & Iqama support
- Tax & accounting setup
- 90-day post-setup support
Saudi Business Launch
From establishment to operation and relocation.
- Everything in Market Entry, plus:
- Full corporate structuring support
- Visa & Iqama issuance support
- Family relocation support
- Dependent visa & Iqama support
- Medical insurance coordination
- HR & payroll setup
- Corporate email setup
- ERP / CRM consultation
- Office & commercial property sourcing
- Residential property support
- Selected real estate & off-plan opportunities
- Company profile preparation
- Saudi market positioning session
- Vision Saudi Partner Network access
- Opportunity alerts
- Extended post-setup support
Saudi Market Access
Establish, compete, invest and grow in the Kingdom.
- Everything in Business Launch, plus:
- 12-month Opportunity Network
- Government tender & procurement alerts
- Private-sector project opportunities
- Real estate & development opportunities
- Off-plan & investment introductions
- Subcontracting opportunities
- Partner & consortium matching
- Tender readiness support
- Technical & financial proposal support*
- Bid documentation support*
- Investor-readiness & pitch deck support
- Angel investor & VC introductions
- Funding-readiness & financing pathways
- Premium Residency assessment
- Enhanced family relocation support
- Priority partnership opportunities
- Dedicated relationship support
*Activities, registrations, visas and opportunities are subject to eligibility, availability and applicable government approvals. Government fees for third-party charges may apply. Your quote is confirmed in writing before engagement.
Who Delivers Your Formation
Vision Saudi is our dedicated Saudi formation and market-entry team, strategy, real estate, technology and senior legal counsel under one roof.
Abdullah Abdulkadir
Co-Founder · Strategy, Growth & Transformation
British expat entrepreneur, in Saudi Arabia since 2010. Nearly two decades of experience across transformation programmes, business strategy and multi-million-riyal project delivery for government, semi-government and private-sector organisations.
Majed Al-Qabbani
Partner · Technology, Digital Infrastructure & Enterprise Transformation
Founder of SLNEE and award-winning technology leader with 10+ years building digital platforms, infrastructure and enterprise systems across Saudi Arabia. Leads SamMail, a Saudi-built digital communications platform.
Sultan Alsawwy
Co-Founder · Real Estate, Development & Asset Strategy
Hands-on leader across real estate development, construction, property operations and asset management. Has led projects from concept and approvals through construction, handover, leasing and ongoing asset operations.
Dr. Abdullatif Alwasm
Legal Counsel · Commercial Law & Corporate Advisory
Senior commercial law professional advising on corporate structures, high-value contracts, regulatory matters and complex transactions across Saudi Arabia. Provides senior legal oversight across corporate matters, agreements, regulatory engagement and commercial risk.
Not sure which route fits you?
Book a briefing. We'll map your goals, property, residency, or business, to the right structure, with a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Information only, not legal advice. Formation and residency services are delivered by our licensed Saudi lawyer partner. Fees, thresholds and residency rules are confirmed by them in writing. Premium Residency is governed by the Premium Residency Center (PRC).