FAQ

Entrepreneur license offers direct personal ownership without a foreign parent company, but as of 2026 it is only for IT and digital-service activities — trade and other non-tech work cannot be added. General license is the path for trading, education, real estate, and other non-tech plans, and often uses a parent company structure. Both currently have waived MISA government fees.

No. As of 2026, trade activities cannot be added to an entrepreneur license, and non-IT or non-tech activities cannot be added either. This license is only feasible if your plan is IT or digital services. Otherwise go with a general license.

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.

Trading requires a general license. As of 2026, trade cannot be added to an entrepreneur license. On a general license, trade activities 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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Both packages deliver the same quality of service, deliverables, and execution. Ibtda is the competitive-price team-led option without direct founder access. Parwaaz adds executive-level access to founder Ahmad Mushtaq — including group presence, scheduled calls, and ongoing consultation. See Packages.

Yes. Obtain a MISA general license, commercial registration, and Ministry of Education or TVTC approval. Education is not an IT/digital activity, so entrepreneur license is not available as of 2026.

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