Run Saudi Arabia from your existing company.
Open a Saudi branch of your foreign parent. 100% foreign-owned, no local shareholder, operational in 2 to 6 weeks.
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- A named specialist, not a queue
- Clear timeline and costs upfront
100% foreign-owned · No local shareholder · Parent-linked · 2-6 week setup
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A direct extension of your parent, registered to trade in the Kingdom.
A branch is not a separate Saudi company. It is a registered presence of your foreign parent, authorised by MISA to operate locally. Ownership stays with the parent, and the parent carries the legal identity.
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100% foreign-owned
Owned and controlled entirely by your foreign parent. No Saudi shareholder is required for most activities.
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Legally linked to the parent
The branch carries the parent's legal identity. Contracts, accounts, and liabilities sit with the parent company.
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Faster than a fresh incorporation
When the parent already exists, a branch is often the fastest route into the Kingdom. No new entity to incorporate from scratch.
Built for established international operators.
Regional expansion
Multinationals adding Saudi Arabia to an existing GCC or global footprint.
Existing UAE, Qatar, India, Europe operators
Companies already trading in nearby markets that want a direct Saudi presence.
Engineering and contracting
Project-driven businesses entering for specific tenders and construction contracts.
Professional services firms
Consultancies, audit firms, and advisory shops opening a Saudi office under the parent.
Everything the branch needs to trade.
One accountable team across the MISA branch licence, registration, platform activation, and bank account.
- MISA branch licence application and issuance
- Parent document attestation through MOFA and embassy
- Branch Commercial Registration (CR)
- National address and Chamber of Commerce registration
- Qiwa, ZATCA, and Muqeem platform activation
- General Manager visa for the branch lead
- Founding-team Iqama processing
- Corporate bank account with a SAMA-licensed bank
From your decision to your new entity.
A defined, accountable sequence. You always know the current step, the next step, and who owns it.
Step 01
Document attestation
Authenticate your corporate documents via MOFA and embassy or apostille channels.
Step 02
MISA licence application
Prepare and submit your application to the Ministry of Investment, secure approval, and collect the licence.
Step 03
Commercial registration
Draft and notarise the Articles of Association and extract your Commercial Registration.
Step 04
Government platforms
Register your national address and activate Qiwa, ZATCA, and Muqeem.
Step 05
Visas & bank account
Issue the GM visa, onboard your founding team, and open your corporate bank account.
Quick answers on the branch route.
- Do I need to incorporate a new Saudi company?
- No. A branch is registered as an extension of your existing foreign company. There is no new Saudi shareholder structure to set up.
- Who is liable for the branch's obligations?
- The parent company. A branch is not a separate legal person, so the parent carries the legal identity, contracts, and liabilities.
- Can the branch repatriate profits?
- Yes. Profits move freely to the parent in line with the central bank (SAMA) rules and your bank's standard procedures.
- What documents do you need from the parent?
- Certificate of incorporation, articles of association, board resolution authorising the branch, financial statements, and a power of attorney for the local manager. All attested through MOFA and the Saudi embassy.
- How long does setup take?
- Typically 2 to 6 weeks once the parent's documents are attested. Engineering and contracting branches can take longer if sector approvals are needed.
- Can a branch hire Saudi and expat staff?
- Yes. Once registered with Qiwa and GOSI, the branch can sponsor visas, hire locally, and run a compliant payroll.
Open your Saudi branch.
Thirty minutes with a specialist. Clear next step, on the house.