Under the updated Saudi Investment Law, a foreign investor registers with the Ministry of Investment (MISA) before investing, and the law does not mention a foreign investment licence. People still say "MISA licence", so this page covers both. We could not find a published MISA fee, so cost is quote on request.
By Imran Mirza, Founder & CEO, Xillion Group UAE. Born and raised in the UAE, with 18+ years of professional working experience, including nearly seven years at Barclays and ADCB and 12 years in UAE business setup. Last reviewed 29 October 2026.
The updated Investment Law, Article 7, says a foreign investor must register with the Ministry before investing. MISA's own FAQ, updated 24 June 2026, says review takes up to 10 days, and a foreign company needs its commercial registration and last year's financial statements certified by a Saudi embassy. The effective date of the new law is unconfirmed, so Saudi counsel must confirm which rules apply to you. Other authorities still issue sector licences.
Xillion Group UAE is a business setup consultancy. It is not a Saudi law firm or a government body and it does not decide registration. Saudi legal advice is coordinated through independent licensed external professional partners, including Saudi counsel, who are not Xillion employees. MISA and the other Saudi authorities decide approvals.
Xillion Group UAE is a consultancy. It is not a licensing authority, a bank or a law firm, and approvals are decided by the authority. This page is general information, not legal, tax or investment advice, and nothing here is a guarantee.
Based on the MISA FAQ updated 24 June 2026. Embassy certification and a separate Investment License route need Saudi counsel to confirm.
| Item | What we can say |
|---|---|
| MISA fee | Not found on the MISA pages we read. Quote on request after Saudi counsel confirms. An earlier claim that fees were removed is not confirmed. |
| Review time | MISA states up to 10 days for the registration review. The follow-on steps are separate and have no timeline we can promise. |
| Certificate language | MISA states the certificate is issued in Arabic only. |
| Our service fee | Quote on request. |
| Guarantee | None. |
The updated Investment Law, Article 7, says foreign investors register before investing and does not mention a foreign investment licence. MISA's FAQ still mentions an Investment License service. Saudi counsel should confirm which applies.
We could not find a published fee. It is quote on request.
MISA states a review of up to 10 days. Other steps take additional time and are decided by other authorities.
It depends on your activity and customers. Read our Saudi Arabia page and ask Saudi counsel.
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Law and FAQ pages were read on 24 October 2026. Saudi counsel must confirm the effective date and current process before you rely on this page.
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