Netherlands → Saudi Arabia

Your gateway to
Saudi Arabia
starts here.

Practical, up-to-date knowledge for Dutch entrepreneurs looking to establish a company or acquire real estate in the Kingdom. From MISA registration to the new property law for Makkah and Madinah. No noise, no sales talk.

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Key figures · 2026
Suspended
MISA licence fees are currently not collected, but with an undertaking to pay
100%
Foreign ownership permitted, no Saudi partner required
3–5 days
Turnaround for the initial MISA licence in most sectors
20%
Corporate income tax. No personal income tax
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Why Naar Saudi

Two routes into
the same Kingdom.

Whether you want to set up a company or acquire property, the route into Saudi Arabia calls for local knowledge, the right structure and an understanding of regulation that changes fast. This page brings together what you need to start well informed.

01

Setting up a company

An LLC with full foreign ownership, a regional headquarters or a branch. We show the actual government fees, the timeline and the steps, with no surprises later.

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02

Acquiring property

The property market opened up fundamentally to foreigners in 2026. Different rules apply per city. Makkah and Madinah fall under a separate framework that most parties explain incorrectly.

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03

With a local network

Knowledge alone opens no doors. What makes the difference is access to the right people on the ground: lawyers, notaries, licensed brokers and government contacts who move things forward.

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NewsThe latest from REGA, MISA and the Ministry of Commerce.Read more ResourcesFree whitepapers, tax guide and starter checklist.Read more FAQShort answers to the most common questions.Read more Cost calculatorGet an indication of the government fees for your setup.Read more
FAQ

What people ask us most

Yes. Since Vision 2030, 100% foreign ownership is permitted in virtually all sectors, with no mandatory Saudi partner. You usually set up an LLC via a MISA investment licence.
Government fees run indicatively between SAR 5,000 and 17,000 for the first year. MISA licence fees are currently suspended, but with an undertaking to pay. Budget also for a mandatory office, capital to be evidenced, visas and advice. A realistic setup often lands around SAR 60,000 to 95,000 for the first year. Calculate your own situation with the cost calculator.
Yes. Since the new law took effect on 22 January 2026, foreigners can own property within designated zones. The rules differ per city, with separate frameworks for Riyadh, Jeddah and the holy cities.
Since the implementing regulations of 23 June 2026, Muslims, including those living outside Saudi Arabia, and Saudi companies with foreign ownership can acquire property in specifically designated zones in Makkah and Madinah. Non-Muslims are excluded and it never applies to the whole city.

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