# Saudi Arabia Company Setup with MISA Licence

> Foreign investors set up in Saudi Arabia by obtaining an investment licence from the Ministry of Investment (MISA), then registering the company with the Ministry of Commerce for a commercial registration, joining the Chamber of Commerce, registering with ZATCA for zakat/tax and VAT, and with GOSI for employee social insurance. Many sectors allow 100% foreign ownership; some need minimum capital or local conditions.

Practice: Saudi Arabia Business Services — https://www.industax.com/services/saudi-business/

Indian contractors and service firms often begin with a project-based presence; longer-term operations usually need an LLC. The choice affects tax, visas and contracting.

We coordinate with partner Saudi advisers on licensing and registrations, and handle the Indian ODI side.

## Key facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Licence | MISA investment licence |
| Registration | Commercial registration (Ministry of Commerce) |
| Tax | ZATCA registration for zakat/tax and VAT |
| Employees | GOSI registration |

## Who needs this

- Indian companies entering Saudi Arabia
- Contractors with Saudi projects
- Service businesses expanding to the GCC

## What's included

- Path planning
- Licensing via partners
- Tax registrations
- ODI reporting

## Documents

- Parent company documents (attested)
- Financial statements
- Business plan

## Process

1. **License** — MISA licence obtained.
2. **Register** — CR and authority registrations.
3. **Operate** — Bank, visas and compliance.

Work that legally requires a licensed local adviser is signed by a partner professional; Indus Tax coordinates it.

## FAQs

### Do documents need attestation?

Yes. Parent company documents usually need notarisation and attestation or legalisation for use in Saudi Arabia.

### Is 100% foreign ownership allowed?

In many sectors, with a MISA licence; some activities are restricted or have conditions.

### What ongoing filings apply?

Zakat/income tax returns, VAT returns, withholding tax on payments to non-residents, and GOSI contributions.

## Official sources

- Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA): https://misa.gov.sa/
- ZATCA — Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: https://zatca.gov.sa/

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