Market Entry in Saudi Arabia
Setup Services Only
What Morajaa Delivers – Setup Services
We streamline every step of your company setup process—ensuring legal compliance and public-sector eligibility.
Company formation and registration
Licensing, permits, and approvals (MISA, CR, CoC)
Notary, consulate, attestation coordination
ZATCA (Tax & VAT) onboarding
Etimad platform onboarding
Portal setup: MISA, MoL, GOSI, Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, Mudad
Post-Setup Support Services
Ongoing Support After You're Set Up
Stay compliant, hire confidently, and scale operations in Saudi Arabia.
Ongoing compliance & advisory
Saudization (Nitaqat) planning
Payroll and HR advisory
Visa/Iqama management
Portal renewals and updates
Talent acquisition guidance
How It Works
Our Process
01.
Entry Planning
We align on your goals, timelines, and the most strategic path for entering the Saudi market — ensuring you're prepared from day one.
02.
Sector Feasibility
We assess your sector's demand, Etimad eligibility, activity code selection, and regulatory complexity to confirm market fit.
03.
Regulatory Setup
We handle company formation, MISA licensing, Commercial Registration (CR), and attestation of key documents for legal compliance.
04.
Operationalization
We support setup of your company's infrastructure — including tax (ZATCA), labor (GOSI, MoL), address registration, and residency for the General Manager.
05.
Platform Integration
We register and activate your company across critical government platforms including Absher, Qiwa, Muqeem, and Mudad.
06.
Localization Advisory
We guide your Saudization strategy, HR structure, and compliance with workforce nationalization policies.
07.
Etimad Onboarding
We complete Etimad registration and readiness processes — enabling your business to qualify for and win public sector tenders.
Faqs
FAQ
Yes. Foreign investors can establish 100% foreign-owned entities through the Ministry of Investment (MISA) without needing a local sponsor—provided they meet the regulatory requirements.
The complete setup process typically takes 6-10 weeks, depending on sector, documentation, and licensing speed. Our team manages every step for a seamless journey.
You'll typically need:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Board resolution
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Audited financials
- Passport copies
All must be attested by your Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi consulate (or apostilled if part of the Hague Convention).
Not necessarily. Most sectors allow 100% foreign ownership. However, certain regulated sectors (e.g. media, defense, legal) may require a local shareholder or agent.
Yes—but to engage in public contracts, your company must be onboarded on the Etimad platform, which we assist with as part of our process.
Key platforms include Absher (digital identity), Qiwa (labor management), ZATCA (tax), Etimad (government procurement), Muqeem (residency), and Mudad (payments).
Saudization (Nitaqat) requires companies to employ Saudi nationals at specified percentages based on company size and sector. We provide comprehensive guidance on meeting these requirements and maintaining compliance.