FAQ

Entrepreneur license offers direct personal ownership without a foreign parent company; general license is faster for trading but often uses a parent company structure. Both currently have waived MISA government fees.

Yes. Ibtdara registers companies via Power of Attorney through the Najiz portal for clients in Pakistan, India, UK, USA, Canada, and worldwide.

Currently yes — MISA charges no government fee for entrepreneur or general licenses. Agent service fees apply for professional assistance.

Entrepreneur licenses: 3–6 months. General licenses for trading: often faster. Premium Residency: 4.5–5 months after application.

If your employment contract does not prohibit outside business, Ministry of Commerce allows registration. Obtain a No Objection Letter from your kafala sponsor to avoid future disputes.

Yes. Trade activities on entrepreneur or general licenses require demonstrating three companies registered outside Saudi Arabia.

SAR 9,700 per year for most non-Saudi owners and employees. Manufacturing: SAR 100. Premium Residency: waived entirely.

Yes, via Ministry of Housing approval or by obtaining a business license with investor iqama.

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Yes. Obtain MISA license, commercial registration, and Ministry of Education or TVTC approval.

FAL is issued by REGA for property brokerage and marketing. Non-Saudis can obtain it via Power of Attorney arrangements.