The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) (وزارة الاستثمار) manages foreign direct investment (FDI) licensing for multinational corporations, foreign SMEs, and global entrepreneurs expanding into the Saudi market under 100% foreign equity ownership.
| License Category | Target Scope & Economic Activities | Minimum Statutory Capital | Key Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services License | IT, Software, Engineering, Consulting, Healthcare, Management | No statutory minimum (typically SAR 500,000) | 1-year audited financials of foreign parent entity |
| Industrial License | Manufacturing, Assembly, Heavy Industry, Chemicals, Food Processing | Typically SAR 1,000,000 | Factory location plan and industrial feasibility study |
| Trading License (100% Foreign) | Wholesale & Retail distribution in KSA | SAR 30,000,000 (committed over 3 years) | Presence in $\ge 3$ international markets |
| Regional Headquarters (RHQ) | MENA regional management hub in Riyadh | Non-commercial supervisory entity | Zero corporate tax for 30 years |
Official Authority: Ministry of Investment (MISA Invest Saudi)