Sagia Service Manual 8th Edition en v2 PDF
Sagia Service Manual 8th Edition en v2 PDF
Sagia Service Manual 8th Edition en v2 PDF
Eighth Edition
Seventh Edition
January 2020
January 2019
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Table of Content
03.08.01 Service for issuing license to practice buses land public transport within cities .......................... 19
03.08.02 Service for issuing license to practice land public transport by metros within cities ................... 21
03.11 CONSULTING LICENSE FOR TECHNICAL & ECONOMIC COMMUNICATION OFFICES .......................... 28
03.12 LICENSE FOR SERVING AGENTS AND PROVIDING WORKERS SERVICES .............................................. 30
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04.06 CAPITAL REDUCTION ............................................................................................................. 42
08.01 NOTIFICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION OF THE LICENSE ........................ 61
09.05 RENEWAL OF RESIDENCE PERMIT OF THE INVESTOR WHOSE LICENSE IS CANCELLED ........................ 68
09.06 EXIT-RE-ENTRY VISAS OF THE INVESTOR WHOSE LICENSE IS CANCELLED ( LICENSES FOR LIQUIDATION
PURPOSE) 69
10.01.10 Amendment of Commercial Registration for Sole Establishment for Sole Establishments .... 89
10.01.14 Issuance of the Commercial Register for branches of foreign companies .............................. 93
10.04.11 Cancellation of Iqama for Person who has leaved and has not returned .............................. 110
10.04.19 Sponsorship Transfer and Profession Amendment for General Manager of Foreign
10.04.20 Services Transfer for Private Driver and Maid ....................................................................... 120
11.03 TYPES OF LICENSES, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT AND PERCENTAGE OF SAUDI PARTNERSHIP . 130
14.01 APPENDIX (1): LIST OF BUSINESSES EXCLUDED FROM FOREIGN INVESTMENT ................................ 144
14.04 APPENDIX (4): REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITIES FOR SOME LICENSED ACTIVITIES ... 147
01.00: The aim of This Manual
This manual is intended to clarify the requirements and procedures for services provided in SAGIA
to raise the efficiency in the implementation of services with quality satisfying the customers. This
manual also aims to provide a reference for all SAGIA employees and its audience of customers and
the relevant authorities to ensure enhancing transparency and clarity in the procedures of the
provided services and standardize implementation mechanisms.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Welcome to the Saudi Arabian General Investment
Authority (SAGIA). The granting of new licenses to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and
procedures of amendment requests of existing licenses are based on a fixed base that Saudi Arabia
is seeking to attract and enable serious investments that contribute positively to the development
of the national economy and sustainable development, including the following:
1. Transfer and localization of technical knowledge to the requests of the license in the industrial
activities.
2. Diversifying sources of income in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
3. Increase exports.
4. The development of the Saudi manpower.
5. Enhance the competitiveness of the economy and its products in the local and global markets.
6. Balanced development between the administrative regions of the Kingdom.
Therefore, SAGIA welcomes you and looking forward to provide the applicants with the local or
global characteristic expertise of investment applications, in addition to the financial and
organizational ability to activate investment in the Kingdom through the following:
1. Production method according to the latest standards and international specifications.
2. Plan for hiring and training of the Saudi nationals.
3. A statement of such investment positive contribution in technology transfer, localization of
specific jobs and enhance the competitiveness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in global
markets as well as increasing exports.
SAGIA is also working on improving the investment environment through various opportunities for
development to attract value-added investments and advanced electronic services. This offers the
flexibility in dealings between investors and SAGIA in issuing licenses; in addition to the coordination
with various concerned government agencies and provide post-licensing services with other
government agencies represented in SAGIA investors’ relations centers as shown in section (12, 00)
of this manual.
SAGIA seeks to facilitate the entry of foreign value-added enterprises to discover and participate in
the Saudi market in various activities by the establishment of legal entities limited to the following:
1. Limited Liability Company (LLC).
2. Limited Liability One-person Company.
3. Joint Stock Company.
4. Foreign Company Branch.
negative list as annex no. (1) Of this manual. In addition, in order to facilitate business investments
in Saudi Arabia, we offer you below the plan for the issuance of the relevant government licenses
LICENSES
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant foreign company and certified by
the Saudi Embassy.
1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder/ shareholders) and the
capital according to the financial limits set forth for the type of activity as show in Section No.
(11.04) of this manual.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by SAGIA, it must be clarified when
filling in the partners' data while submitting the electronic application.
4. In case the licensed business related to construction, the company should not practice any
activity related to provision of consultations of any kind.
5. In case the license is a health activity, the following shall be required:
- The legal entity must be a company.
- The health facility must have accreditation from a recognized health organization.
- Have at least three years of experience in the country of the establishment.
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant foreign company and certified by
the Saudi Embassy.
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again.
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial register of the participating entity authenticated by Saudi Embassy .
2. A copy of the agency authorizing the agent or distributor .
1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by SAGIA, it must be clarified when
filling in the partners' data while submitting the electronic application.
2. The restricted number of technical employees for the office is (50) employees and this number
shall not be increased except with a prior SAGIA approval.
3. The office shall perform market feasibility studies on the type of the company’s activity, and
prepare reports of this study for the main center. The office shall submit an annual summary of
its activities to SAGIA.
4. The office is prohibited from performing any contracts or commercial activities or investments
in the Kingdom, directly or indirectly, while it is also prohibited from earning any fees for training
Saudi technicians.
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services
from the SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees
for services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of failure to
make payment within such identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant
Application Mechanism
Entities that need to bid for government projects are able to submit an application to SAGIA by
requesting a temporary certificate to bid for government projects in accordance with the decision
of the Council of Ministers No. (405) dated 22/10/1435 AH.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial register of the entity in its original country authenticated by Saudi
Embassy.
2. Submit the Financial Statements for the last three years, prepared by an internationally
acclaimed legal office with assurance that the reference guide is free of any errors.
3. Provide copies of letters of award for the three projects carried out by the company as the main
contractor and accomplished within the last seven years. The value of each one of them should
exceed the minimum value required from the contractors classified as a first degree in the Saudi
Arabian Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.
4. Provide a copy of the ISO 9001 certificate (valid).
5. Provide a copy of the ISO 14001 certificate or alternative certificates (valid).
6. Provide a copy of the Occupational Safety Certificate OSHAS 18001 (valid).
7. Submit a confirmation confirming the reliability of the information provided, including that the
person signed is authorized to make decisions explaining the means of communication
N/A
Application Mechanism
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Service Description
This service provided to foreign companies in property field in case that the total cost of the project,
in terms of both land and construction, is not less than 30 million Saudi riyals in terms of land and
construction and the investment established outside the borders of the cities of Mecca and Medina.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company and certified by the Saudi
Embassy.
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services
from SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the
payment’s delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant
have to apply again
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contract
Service Description
This service shall be provided to the foreign entities that do not have foreign investment License for
the contract activity, for which a government or semi-government contract is awarded, providing
the possibility to apply for a temporary license to execute a government or semi-government
contract, this license expires at the end of the contract tenor.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial register of the entity in its original country authenticated by Saudi
Embassy.
2. A copy of the awarding letter or the project execution contract signed by the competent
authority including the duration of the contract.
N/A
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for the contract period.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of failure to make
payment within such identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to
apply again.
Application Mechanism
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Considering the importance of commercial activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
pursuit the Kingdom to facilitate the entry of foreign entities to perform an activity in the
wholesale trade and retail trade in the Saudi market, according to specific guidelines and
conditions, it has introduced a number of options for ambitious foreign, namely:
1. Commercial license with Saudi shareholder under the service number (03.07.01) of this manual.
2. 100% foreign commercial license under the service number (03.07.02) of this manual.
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Service Description
This Service is provided to foreign entities that are interested in the activity of wholesale and retail
trade in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a Saudi shareholder.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company and certified by the Saudi
Embassy.
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again.
Application Mechanism
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Service Description
This Service is provided to 100% foreign entities that are interested in the activity of wholesale and
retail trade and e-commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial register in at least in (3) regional or international markets of the
participating entity authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company and certified by the Saudi
Embassy.
1- This service is limited to the foreign companies that have a presence at least in (3) regional or
international markets.
2- In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by SAGIA, it must be clarified when
filling in the partners' data while submitting the electronic application.
3- The company shall comply to achieve following standards during the first five years:
The company shall comply to achieve the localization rates as determined by the
Ministry of Labor and Social Development. The company shall develop and implement
a plan to locate them in senior management posts in the first five years and to ensure
their continuation.
The company is complying with train (30%) of Saudi employees annually.
million Saudi Riyals (including 30 million Saudi Riyals as the cash capital of the company)
over five years starting from the date of obtaining the investment license.
Option 2: the company shall comply with investing an amount of no less than 200
million Saudi Riyals (including 30 million Saudi Riyals as the cash capital of the company)
over five years starting from the date of obtaining the investment license, in addition
to achieving one or more of the following requirements during the first five years:
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Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services
from SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees
for services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the
payment’s delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant
have to apply again.
Application Mechanism
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This service is provided for international companies that wish to provide public land transport
services. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides many areas for investment in public transport
services, namely:
1. Service for issuing license to practice bus public transportation within cities, under the
service no. (03.08.01) of this manual.
2. Service for issuing license to practice metro public transportation within cities, under the
service no. (03.08.02) of this manual.
3. Service for issuing license to practice other transport, under the service no. (03.08.03) of
this manual.
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Service Description
This service is provided for international companies that wish to provide public land transport
services by buses in cities in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Service Documentations
1. Decision of the Company’s Board of Directors expressing their intent to invest in the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia, indicating the shareholders' names, capital, shareholders' shares, activity,
location and appointment of the General Manager and his powers, duly authenticated by the
Saudi Embassy.
2. A Copy of the Commercial Register of the entity in the country of incorporation, duly
authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
3. Provide a proof of commitment to periods of the execution of contracts in the past five years.
4. A proof of the financial capability consistent with project's capital, the share of each shareholder,
consistency with the executive action plan for the project and according to the financial limits
set forth for the type of activity in Section No. (11.04) of this manual
1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder / shareholders) and the
capital according to the financial limits set forth for the type of activity in Section No. (11.04) of
this manual.
2. The foreign company's average revenue (partner), for the previous three years prior to granting
the license, shall be equal or more than 3 billion Saudi riyals. Company's assets value shall be
1.5 billion Saudi riyals at least.
3. The Foreign company (partner) shall be licensed in two countries at least, and at least 10
thousand employees.
4. The minimum capital required for the supply, operation and maintenance of the buses shall
comply with SAGIA practices for the services sector companies (500,000) SR.
5. In case of a Saudi shareholder, a copy of Department of Transportation / Public Transportation
Authority License to exercise bus transportation activity is needed.
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Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services
from SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees
for services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the
payment’s delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant
have to apply again
Application Mechanism
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Service Description
This service is provided for international companies that wish to provide public land transport
services by metros in cities in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Service Documentations
1. Decision of the Company’s Board of Directors expressing their intent to invest in the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia, indicating the shareholders' names, capital, shareholders' shares, activity,
location and appointment of the General Manager and his powers, duly authenticated by the
Saudi Embassy.
2. A Copy of the Commercial Register of the entity in the country of incorporation, duly
authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
3. Provide a proof of commitment to periods of the execution of contracts in the past five years.
4. A proof of the financial capability consistent with project's capital, the share of each shareholder,
consistency with the executive action plan for the project and according to the financial limits
set forth for the type of activity in Section No. (11.04) of this manual
1. Consistency between the total percentage of the Saudi (shareholder / shareholders) and the
capital according to the financial limits set forth for the type of activity in Section No. (11.04) of
this manual.
2. The foreign company's average revenue (partner), for the previous three years prior to
granting the license, shall be equal or more than 3 billion Saudi riyals. Company's assets value
shall be 1.5 billion Saudi riyals at least.
3. The Foreign company (partner) shall be licensed in two countries at least, and at least 15
thousand employees.
4. The minimum capital required for the supply, operation and maintenance of the buses shall
comply with SAGIA practices for the services sector companies (500,000) SR.
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
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Application Mechanism
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Service Description
This service is provided for international companies 100% that wish to provide public land
transport services in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the activitie s below:
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company and certified by the Saudi
Embassy.
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Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again.
Application Mechanism
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Service Description
This service provided to foreign companies that wish to provide the engineering consultation
services inside the Kingdom with a 100% possession.
Service Documentations
1. Copies of the commercial registrations of the participating entity in the same field in four
countries authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company and certified by the Saudi
Embassy.
1. The foreign company or its related companies shall be licensed by in the same field at least 4
countries.
2. The company shall have at least 10 years of experience.
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again.
Application Mechanism
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Service Description
This service provided to entrepreneurs who wish to establish pilot projects accredited by Saudi
universities or business incubators
Service Documentations
1. The Board of Directors decision of their desire to get a license, stating the invention type, its
sponsors and the powers. And a copy of the national identity if one of the partners is a natural
person holding the nationality of one of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council; and a
copy of the national identity if one of the partners is holding the Saudi nationality/ Iqama and
passport for the license applicant.
2. Obtain a letter of support from the supervising authority (Saudi universities or business
incubators) within the Kingdom includes the name of the project, the required activity,
ownership data and contact information for the supervising authority
1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by SAGIA, it must be clarified when
filling in the partners' data while submitting the electronic application.
2. Authorized Saudi universities or business incubators shall approve the license applications.
3. If the applicant is a resident of the Kingdom, the Saudi sponsor should submit a letter of no
objection.
4. The duration of the license is one year and is renewed annually for the first five years with the
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
Payment for obtaining services from SAGIA investors’ relations centers according to the entity’s
classification rather than entrepreneur license at the end of the 5th year.
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again
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Service Description
This service is provided to economic and technical Offices associated to countries wish to have
license.
Service Documentations
1. A resolution addressed to SAGIA from ministries, governmental bodies and competent
authorities to open a technical and communication office in the Kingdom.
2. Submitting a letter from the Ministry of exterior addressed to SAGIA requesting an issuance of
license for opening an Office of Economic and Technical Communication with a detailed work
plan for the businesses and services to be provided within the Kingdom .
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again
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Service Description
This service provided to foreign companies that wish to engage the activities of domestic labor
placement services and temporary employment agency activities for home services in the
Kingdom.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the 3 last financial year of the applicant company and certified by the
Saudi Embassy.
1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by SAGIA, it must be clarified when
filling in the partners' data while submitting the electronic application.
2. The commercial registration of the entity requesting the license must have been at least 3 years
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again
Application Mechanism
Service Description
The service is provided to foreign companies that wish to conduct educational activities through
the university colleges and constant universities in the Kingdom 100%.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company and certified by the
Saudi Embassy.
1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by SAGIA, it must be clarified when
filling in the partners' data while submitting the electronic application.
2. The educational institution requesting the license must have an advanced class in the
international classification of universities and colleges according to the international standards
approved by the Ministry of Education as follows:
Academic programs for the bachelor's level: should be included in the list of the best (200)
universities according to each of the academic disciplines classified according to
international standards QS http://www.qs.com/rankings
Postgraduate programs: The university's classification in the program (specialization)
should be in the list of the top (200) programs according to Shanghai classification of
graduate programs http://www.shanghairanking.com/index.html
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services
from SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
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Application Mechanism
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Service Description
The service provided to foreign companies that wish to conduct audio and visual activities.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the last financial year of the applicant company and certified by the Saudi
Embassy.
1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by SAGIA, it must be clarified when
filling in the partners' data while submitting the electronic application.
2. Premium residence holders are exempted from the above documents.
3. Commitment to implement all the organized commitments of the activity, including the
standards and percentages of Saudization approved by the Ministry of Labor and Social
Development
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services
from SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the
payment’s delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant
have to apply again
Application Mechanism
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Service Description
The service provided to foreign companies that wish to conduct many activities in printing and
publishing activities.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration of the shareholding partner certified by the Saudi
Embassy or a copy of the national identity, if one of the partners is a natural person holding the
nationality of one of the GCC countries, or a copy of the national identity if one of the partners
is holding the Saudi nationality and a statement issued by “ABSHAR” System to prove the
profession; or a copy of the commercial registration for Saudi companies.
2. Financial statements of the last 3 financial year of the applicant company and certified by the
Saudi Embassy.
3. Copies of the commercial registrations of the participating entity in the same field in 3
international countries authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
1. In case that one of the partners was previously licensed by SAGIA, it must be clarified when
filling in the partners' data while submitting the electronic application.
2. Commitment to implement all the organized commitments of the activity, including the
standards and percentages of Saudization approved by the Ministry of Labor and Social
Development.
3. The foreign company shall be licensed by in the same field at least 3 countries.
4. The company shall have at least 3 years of experience in the same field
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals after the first year.
Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services
from SAGIA investors’ relations centers. Afterward, the fees is applied as subscription fees for
services in the following years (SR 60,000).
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the
payment’s delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant
have to apply again
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Service Description
This service is for any entity that wants to modify shares or exit or entry between the shareholders
under the agreement endorsed between them.
Service Documentations
In case of entry Partners (New Investor / New Company):
1. Documents of the new shareholder or shareholders in accordance with the conditions of
Service Fees
Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals.
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is for entities that are licensed by SAGIA and which one of its shareholders has died and
want to transfer the shares to the heirs or successors.
Service Documentations
1. A letter from the company, the establishment, or the equivalent with the required amendment.
2. A copy of I.D’s of inheritors / successors as per family documents (Saudis) in addition to the
passport and resident permit (foreigners).
3. A letter issued by the court or approved Law Entity stating the legal inheritors / successors and
distribution way with share percentages for the inheritors shares.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service designed for all entities that licensed by SAGIA, and want to open branches for the
same activity, and to industrial entities that want to open centers to market their products.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
Immediate
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Service Description
This service is for entities that have branches or marketing centers licensed by SAGIA and wish to
close them.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
Immediate
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Projects)
Service Description
This service is for services and industrial entities licensed by SAGIA, and want to modify the
activity/products by adding or deleting.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is for entities licensed by SAGIA that want to reduce capital or total financing of
industrial license.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is for entities licensed by SAGIA that want to increase capital or total financing of
industrial license.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is for industrial entities licensed by SAGIA, that want to increase their respective
manpower in the license.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is for entities that have licenses and want to transfer their locations to other cities.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is for any entity that has obtained a commercial name from the Ministry of commerce
and Investment, and wants to modify it in the investment license or modify the business name of the
partner in its country.
Service Documentations
1. A letter from the entity or decision of the shareholders to modify the designation (commercial
Name) of the company or partnering entity/ partner’s name.
2. Copy of the new commercial name reservation with the Ministry of Commerce under the services
no. (10.01.01) of this manual or commercial registration (CR)/certificate of company or partner
change name from its country.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is for industrial entities licensed by SAGIA as scientific and technical office, that want to
increase their respective manpower.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is for industrial entities licensed by SAGIA that wants to modify the nationality of the
investment license holder / holders.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the new nationality passport and the old one.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to the establishments that are licensed by SAGIA and wish to change the
legal entity of license.
Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to the licensed entities by SAGIA and wishes to merge into another company
of its kind or of another type, or to merge two or more companies to establish a new company
Service Documentations
1. A letter / decision of partners for each company to merge with specifying the number of shares
or shares belonging to each company in the capital of the merging company or the company
arising from the merger certified by the Chamber of Commerce.
2. A letter of approval from the General Authority of Competition for Merger.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
1. Payment of license fee of two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annual for 5 years as maximum.
2. Payment of ten thousand (10,000) Riyals as subscription for the first year to obtain services from
SAGIA investors’ relations centers.
3. Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of the payment’s
delay within the identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to apply
again
4. A valid zakat certificate must be attached in case of a technical problem occurred while
submitting the application.
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. Copy of the Municipality permit to build or an approval letter from the Municipality, indicating
type of use of the land to be owned.
2. Copy of the Municipality permit to build or an approval letter from the Municipality, indicating
type of use of the land to be owned.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. A letter from the entity or decision of the shareholders requesting to sell the Property, indicating
the purposes of selling, lot number, deed number and its date, authenticated by the Chamber
of Commerce.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. A letter from the entity or decision of the shareholders requesting ownership, indicating the
purposes of ownership, lot number, deed number and its date, authenticated by the Chamber
of Commerce.
2. A report from an engineering office approved by the Saudi Council of Engineers locally,
indicating the total cost of the project.
3. A commitment to utilize the land for the specified purpose within five (5) years.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. A letter from the entity or decision of the shareholders requesting sales of the Property,
indicating the purposes of the sales, lot number, deed number and its date, authenticated by
the Chamber of Commerce.
validity of the letter addressed to the notary at the Ministry of Justice must be six (6) months.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. A letter from the entity or decision of the shareholders requesting conversion of the entity into
100% national project, containing justifications of the application, authenticated by the
Chamber of Commerce.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. An authenticated letter printed on the entity’s letterhead requesting cancellation (for
establishments), or decision of the shareholders for liquidation and cancellation (for companies
and branches of foreign companies), authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
Establishments:
1. Letter printed on the entity’s letterhead and authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.
Companies:
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. Written commitment by the entity to seek and obtain commercial registration and mandatory
government documents within the validity of the license.
2. The license must not have been issued more than two years earlier.
Service Fees
Payment of license fee two thousand (2000) Saudi Riyals annually for each branch.
Payment of subscription fee for SAGIA investors’ relations centers.
Service fees shall be paid within (60) days from the date of bill issuance. In case of failure to make
payment within such identified period, the service will be cancelled and the applicant have to
apply again.
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A for the first year only
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
Service Documentations
1. Completing and attesting Form No. (13.01) of this manual designed for identifying corporate
address, website and the commissar.
2. Copy of the national ID or residence permit of the General Manager, authenticated by the
Chamber of Commerce.
3. National ID copy of the representative of the entity at SAGIA.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. A letter from the entity that requires transfer of sponsorship of the investor, indicating the
profession to be held by the investor authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
N/A
insurance, Zakat and Income, the Chamber of Commerce, Labor Office, an extract of the 700
file, extract of the residence number) with the exception of voluntary cancellation.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. A copy of the applicant's passport or a copy of the residence in case that the applicant is residing
in the kingdom.
2. A proof of the achievement of one of the criteria shall be provided, according to the table below:
licenses
activity. 2- License activity must reflect investment of the
patent or intellectual property rights as a product
or innovative activity in the Kingdom.
2 1- The ratio of products export shall exceed 80 % of
Existing licenses
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Existing licenses
Arabia of at least 37.500 million Saudi riyals Saudi Riyals, % 50 in cash according to the latest
financial statement of the entity.
2- Provide a local bank certificate of cash assets of
the entity.
1- Clarify what shows the financial capacity to
licenses
New
provide the capital and operating expenses.
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – Complains and inquiries
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Service Documentations
1. Any document that the entity deems that it supports its application for extension of the period
in the written notification (no mandatory document).
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
1. Any document that the entity deems that it supports its application for extension of the period
in the written notification (no mandatory document).
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– appointment reservation
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Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Documentations
N/A
Service Fees
N/A
Application Mechanism
The website – Contact Us.
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Service Description
This service provided to new entities that desire to choose a commercial name.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the registration of the foreign company if the intended name is a foreign name.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney.
2. If the name is booked of Arabic names, the booking can be made directly from the Ministry of
3. Fill the forms of “Booking Commercial Name” approved by Ministry of commerce and
Investment.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service provided to sole establishments that desire to issue a commercial registration after
obtaining the investment license.
Service Documentations
1. Providing identity proof or endorsement letter from the SAGIA if there is no Iqama.
2. The original and a copy of “Booking Commercial Name” according to Service No (10.1.1) of this
Manual.
3. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service provided to entity that desires to issue a commercial registration after obtaining the
investment license.
Service Documentations
1. The original copy of Articles of Association after notarized by the Notary .
2. Shareholders’ resolution to appoint the general manager – if through a separate contract –
authenticated by Ministry of commerce and Investment .
3. Providing identity proof for the foreign shareholders and directors, a copy of national ID if any
of the shareholders holds Saudi nationality and a document by “ABSHAR” System to prove
profession or a copy of the commercial registration, shareholders’ resolution and the articles of
association for the engaged Saudi companies.
4. The original and a copy of “Booking Commercial Name” according to Service No (10.1.1) of this
Manual.
5. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to sole establishments that wish to issue a commercial registration for its
branch.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the main commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
83
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to issue a commercial registration for its
branch.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the main commercial registration.
2. Submit a letter to the partner’s decision to open the branch and appoint the branch manager
certified by the Chamber of Commerce.
3. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
84
Service Description
This service is provided to companies that desire to provide its Articles of Association for study in
order to establish a new or subsidiary investment entity in the Kingdom.
Service Documentations
1. The Articles of Association of the company.
2. Providing identity proof for the foreign shareholders and directors, a copy of national ID if any
of the shareholders holds Saudi nationality and a document by “ABSHAR” System to prove
profession or a copy of the commercial registration, shareholders’ resolution and the articles of
association for the engaged Saudi companies.
3. A copy of “Booking Commercial Name” according to Service No (10.01.01) of this Manual.
4. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
85
Service Description
This service provided to companies that desire to provide its Articles of Association for study in
order to establish a new or subsidiary investment entity in the Kingdom.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to renew their commercial registration.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to sole establishment that desires to be converted into a company.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Establishments
Service Description
This service is provided to sole establishments that desire to amend its commercial registration.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
89
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to amend its commercial registration.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
3. Shareholders’ resolution to amend after notarized by the notary and a copy of Articles of
4. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
90
Service Description
This service is provided to sole establishments that desire to amend its address.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
91
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to amend its address.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
92
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to issue a commercial registration for a branch
within the Kingdom based on a decision of the partners.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the commercial registration and the company's incorporation contract translated from
an approved office approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
2. The partners' decision to open the branch is translated from an approved office approved by
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
3. The decision to appoint the branch manager is translated from an accredited office approved
by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
4. A copy of the residence of the branch manager or a copy of the passport as detailed in the
decision of the partners.
5. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies that desire to issue attorneys to delegates in order to carry on
its business.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A proof of identity for the applicant.
1. The number of the application filed electronically on Ministry of Justice website shall be
attached.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to industrial companies that desire to mortgage in order to obtain certain
facilities or services.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Companies’ Article of Association (presence of powers for company manager to mortgage and
sign for the company) or power of attorney stating the mortgage.
3. If there is any property in the assets to be mortgaged, the original of title instrument shall be
attached.
4. Submit a letter to request a support from SAGIA on the required mortgage.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
95
Service Description
This service is provided to companies that desire to authenticate its Articles of Association.
Service Documentations
1. The original of the commercial registration.
2. Submission of summary of Articles of Association authenticated by Commerce and Investment.
3. Submission of identity proof for the shareholders, shareholders’ resolution, the articles of
association for the companies and the last amendment resolution thereof if any or submission
of power of attorney of all shareholders or manager of the company stating the legal capacity
to sign articles of association.
4. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney
1. In-kind shares shall be stated in details such as for cars, (type – model – value) shall be stated
and for buildings and facilities, its status shall be stated whether rented or gifted by the
shareholders.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
96
Service Description
This service is provided to companies that desire to amend its Articles of Association.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. The original of the commercial registration.
3. Submission of Articles of Association to be authenticated and all amendment resolutions with
stating the full details of contracts, commercial registrations and license in the preamble.
4. Submission of identity proof for the shareholders, shareholders’ resolution, the articles of
association for the companies and the last amendment resolution thereof if any or submission
of power of attorney of all shareholders or manager of the company stating the legal capacity
to sign articles of association.
5. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities owned by an investor who desires to bring his/her family
to the Kingdom.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of the investor’s passport.
3. A copy of the Iqama.
4. A copy of the passport of the wife and sons to be recruited.
5. A copy of the marriage contract authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
legal age, a certificate from the court shall be submitted proving that she is not married
2. Fill the “Recruitment Form” approved by Recruitment Affairs for the names to be recruited using
the same language of the passport authenticated by the Commerce Chamber.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
98
Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities in which high professions such as (General Manager –
Engineer – Legal Consultant – Accountant) desire to bring their family to the Kingdom.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of the investor’s passport.
3. A copy of the Iqama.
4. A copy of the passport of the wife and sons to be recruited.
5. A copy of the marriage contract authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
6. A copy of the academic qualification of the applicant authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.
7. Submission of a letter from the entity showing the salary, job title and approval over recruitment
for the applicant authenticated by the Commerce Chamber.
2. Fill the “Recruitment Form” approved by Recruitment Affairs for the names to be recruited using
the same language of the passport authenticated by the Commerce Chamber.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
99
Service Description
This service is provided to entities that desires to extend the visit period for persons holding visit
visa.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the visitor’s passport and a copy of the visa he/she has used to enter.
2. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
3. Submission a letter from the entity stating its desire to extend the visa period.
2. Fill the form of “Extension of Visit Period” approved by General Department of Passports.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to entities that desires to extend the period of travel visas that has been
applied for earlier.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Submission of a letter from the company or foundation stating its desire to extend the visa
period authenticated by the Commerce Chamber.
3. Submission of PRINT document to match information.
and PRINT document to the Applicant only; provided that Iqama must be valid and effective).
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new exit and return visa for the
owners or employees.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration .
2. A copy of Iqama and passport .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
102
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a final exit visa for the owners or
general managers.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. The original copy of Iqama.
2. Fill the form of “Exit and Return Visa” approved by General Department of Passports.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to issue an exit and return
visa for the accompaniers.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Iqama.
3. A copy of Paterfamilias’s Iqama.
4. Submission of a study proof for male sons who desire to have a visa period more than 6
months.
2. Fill the form of “Exit and Return Visa” approved by General Department of Passports.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to cancel an exit and return
visa that has been issued earlier.
Service Documentations
1. Submission of a letter from the entity stating the application.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new Iqama.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration .
2. A copy of the passport and entrance visa .
Department of Passports.
5. The applicant should have an electronic of medical insurance be presented to the General
Department of Passports.
6. Fill the “Issuance of Iqama form” approved by General Department of Passports .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new Iqama for the private driver
or maid.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of the passport.
3. A copy of Paterfamilias’s Iqama.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to dismiss any of their
subordinates holding separate Iqama.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of the passport.
3. The original copy of Paterfamilias’s Iqama.
4. Submission of a study proof for male sons who have reached 18 years old.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new Iqama for the owners or
employees.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Iqama and the passport.
Department of Passports.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to entities that desire to cancel the Iqama of their employees who has leaved
the Kingdom and has not returned during the visa period.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. The original copy of Iqama and the passport.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to issue another copy of
the damaged Iqama.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Iqama.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to add a subordinate to paterfamilias.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of the passport and the visa.
3. A copy of Paterfamilias’s Iqama.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
112
Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to issue another copy of
the damaged passport.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of passports.
3. A copy of Iqama.
4. A copy of the entrance visa.
5. Submission of the original of aforementioned passports, if any.
6. Submission of an accredited check against a fine of (1,000 SR).
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
113
Service Description
This service is provided to entities who desire to issue PRINT document to be provided to other
government entities.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A letter from the entity to apply for PRINT document.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
114
Service Description
This service is provided to entities who desire to introduce the fingerprint service for its employees.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration .
2. Submission of the original and a copy of the passport for the new expatriates .
3. Submission of the original and a copy of Iqama for residents .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners and employees who desire to amend the passport
data.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Submission of the passport with which he/she has entered the Kingdom and the new subsequent
passports with copies thereof.
3. The original copy of Iqama.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to transfer the passport information.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. Submission of the original and a copy of the old passport (all previous passports).
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to entities that desire to transfer the sponsorship or amend the profession
for General Manager of Foreign Companies Branch.
Service Documentations
1. A copy of the Companies’ Articles of Association authenticated by the Saudi Embassy or a copy
of Shareholders’ Resolution authenticated by the Saudi Embassy and Articles of Association of
the Parent Company in its country authenticated by the Saudi Embassy if shareholders include
companies.
2. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
3. A copy of passports.
4. A copy of Iqama.
5. Submission of the waiver letter issued by the previous Employer authenticated by the
Commerce Chamber.
6. Submission of the letter issued by the entity to amend the profession and transfer the
sponsorship.
7. Submission of the endorsement letter issued by the SAGIA according to Service No (09.08) of
this Manual.
8. Submission of the Labor Office’ approval on the sponsorship transfer according to Service No
(10.05.03) of this Manual and on the profession amendment according to Service No (10.05.05)
of this Manual.
9. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney.
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Service Description
This service is provided to companies’ owners who desire to issue a new Iqama for the private driver
or maid.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. The original and a copy of the passport (all previous passports).
3. A copy of the new Employer’s Iqama.
4. Submission of the waiver letter issued by the previous Employer authenticated by the General
Department of Passports.
5. A copy of the driving license for the private driver.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
SAGIA investors’ relations centers– Appointment Reservation
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Service Description
This service is provided to entities that desire to update their data.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Zakat and Income Tax Certificate.
3. A copy of Social Insurances Certificate.
4. A copy of Municipality License.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to transfer the services of an expatriate to it.
Service Documentations
1. Submission of a letter to the Representative of Ministry of Labor and Social Development
stating the desire of the applicant entity to transfer the expatriate to work for it authenticated
by the Commerce Chamber.
2. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity or power of
attorney for entities that has workforce less than 50 employees.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Service Description
This service is provided to foreign entities that desire to amend its licensed name.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration or Municipality License .
2. Submission of the Articles of Association if the amendment is for a company .
3. Submission of the original copies of employees’ passport for comparison or a commitment
written on the entity’s publications regarding data integrity and a statement of employees or a
commitment of data integrity authenticated by the Commerce Chamber .
4. Submission of a commitment that the transformed entity does not have any visas that have not
entered Saudi Arabia and that all employees have Iqama .
5. Submission of a copy of the delegation authenticated by the Commerce Chamber or the power
of attorney .
6. Delegation approved for the applicant with a proof of delegating person identity, power of
attorney or Taqeeb Card of Labor Office .
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
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Service Description
This service is provided electronically to the companies via the website of Ministry of Labor and
Social Development except for engineers or accompaniers, it shall be provided as per below service.
Service Documentations
1. A copy or number of the commercial registration.
2. A copy of Social Insurances Certificate.
3. A copy of Zakat and Income Tax Certificate.
4. A copy of the passport and Iqama with submission of the original copies for comparison.
5. The original and a copy of the academic qualification of the employees authenticated by the
Saudi Embassy.
6. Application letter to amend the profession written on the company’s publications.
7. Delegation for the applicant generated by computer with a proof of delegating person identity.
Service Fees
Application Mechanism
The website – E-Services Portal
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Below are the restrictions stipulated in the investment license upon issuance with which the entity
shall comply:
No Activity Restrictions
1 Trading Licenses 1. Train 15% of Saudis
(Foreign 100%) 2. Not to open more than a shop per district
2 Industrial Licenses 1. The licensee must rehearse the ministry of commerce and industry to
obtain an industrial license along with the General Presidency of
Meteorology and Environmental Protection to acquire an environmental
approval
3 Scientific and 1. Number of technical employees in the office shall be (50) and this number
Technical Office can only increase after the prior consent of the SAGIA
2. Office may study the markets regarding the activity type of the company
and prepare reports on such study to the headquarters. Office shall submit
to the SAGIA annual summary on its activity
3. Office may neither implement any contracts nor carry out any commercial
or investment activity directly or indirectly in the Kingdom as well as it may
not charge any fees for training the Saudi technicians
4. Company shall comply with all regulations and instructions applicable in
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and this license will be withdrawn if the
company has breached its terms and the relevant official entities will be
so notified
4 Consulting License 1. The restricted number of technical employees for the office shall be (50)
for Technical & employees and shall not be increased except with a prior approval of
SAGIA.
Economic
2. The office may study markets and prepare reports of this study for
Communication
concerned bodies in the countries that want to have license. The office
Offices
shall submit an annual summary of its businesses to SAGIA.
3. The office prohibited to execute any contracts, businesses, or investments
in the Kingdom, directly or indirectly.
4. SAGIA has the right to revoke the license or not to renew it whenever it
deems that the office's role is beyond the authorized purpose.
5 Activities of 1. Obtaining the prior approval of the General Authority for Investment for
holding companies each project to be established and investment in it.
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Entities for which SAGIA’s Board has issued a cancellation resolution is entitled to implement the
decision to cancel by:
- Submit a renewal application for liquidation purpose, as per Service No (9.02) of this Manual.
- Finalize the status of workers registered under the entity, and close the entity’s file with the
Ministry of Labor.
- Settle outstanding dues with the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) and close the
entity’s file .
- Settle outstanding dues of the department of Zakat and Income Tax and close the entity’s file .
- Cancellation of municipality license.
- Cancellation of licenses issued by other government agencies (if any).
- Cancellation of the commercial registration.
- Cancellation of the investor(s) residence permit(s), and perform final exit from the Kingdom.
Observations:
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1. You can communicate with customer service on toll free number of SAGIA (8002449990) from
the Kingdom and number (+966112035777) from outside the Kingdom.
Instant Chat by visiting SAGIA website (www.sagia.gov.sa) and accessing the entity’s E-
account and clicking on “help” icon.
Request to “re-contact” by visiting SAGIA's website (www.sagia.gov.sa) and accessing the
entity’s E-account and clicking on “help” icon.
SAGIA’s official Twitter account @SagiaCare.
Contact us through the e-mail (InvestorCare@sagia.gov.sa).
2. To inquire on the status of transactions and applications registered with the SAGIA, you can visit
SAGIA website (www.sagia.gov.sa) and log in using the account of entity to know the status of
the online application or the Department of Inquiries for the applications submitted through
SAGIA investors’ relations centers.
3. For complaints, inquiries, suggestions and objections, please visit the website of the SAGIA
(www.sagia.gov.sa) and log in using the account of entity to submit an application. In the
unavailability of an account, you can take advantage of the general inquiry form in the Contact
Us page at the SAGIA website .
4. You can also suggest amendment to this manual according to the form of application of action
amendment to the services manual directory No (13.02) of this Manual.
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Yours Sincerely ,
Name :
Signature :
Position:
Hijri Date :
Official Seal of Entity : Commerce Chamber’s Approval:
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Service Guide Amendment form نموذج طلب تعديل إجراء على دليل الخدمات
رقم اإلجراء
Procedure No.
نص اإلجراء
Procedure Text
Suggestions االقتراح
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Industrial Sector:
1. Oil exploration, drilling and production. Except the services related to mining sector listed at
(CPC 5115+883) in International Industrial classification codes .
Service Sector:
5. Recruitment offices.
7. Services provided by midwives, nurses, physical therapy services and quasi-doctoral services
8. Fisheries.
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Greetings,,
/ the company owner …………………... registered under CR. No.( ) dated / / 14H, its
headquarter……………………………
…………............
Therefore, He hereby be entitled to register the company’s articles of association; complete all
necessary procedures with all government bodies in order to carry out the business; Receive
activation code, notifications, resolutions and similar transactions related to licensing the company.
The company undertakes to assume the responsibility, implications and legal consequences thereof.
The company shall be obliged to inform the General Authority for Investment upon the appointment
of another authorized person or in case of any change of his data or the company address data.
Best Regards.
Signed:
Name:
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2 .Organization of the General Investment Authority and its executive regulations. (Link:
http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)
4 .The unified industrial organization of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.
(Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)
5 .The work system and the social insurance system. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)
18 .Rules for dealing with immigrants who violate the regulations. (Link: http://www.ncar.gov.sa/)
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(Link: https://www.moh.gov.sa/eServices/Licences/Documents/73.pdf)
(Link: https://mci.gov.sa/ar/About/Departments/cp/Documents/Investor-Guide.pdf)
(Link:(https://www.mewa.gov.sa/ar/Ministry/Agencies/AgencyforEconomicAffairsandInvestment/
Topics/PublishingImages/Pages/30-10-2018-01/(%20%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%BA % D8% B7% 20%
D9% 87% D9% 86% D8% A7% 20 (.pdf)
(Link: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/news/Documents/inv-guide.pdf)
(Link: Civil Aviation Authority: file: /// C: / Users / hfakhri / Downloads / GACA + Booklet +
(Pagination2) .pdf)
(Link: https://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/services/licensing/Documents/InvestorGuide.pdf)
(Link: https://e.gea.gov.sa/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/InvestmentGuideBookFinalAug27V7.pdf
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