Corporate Services in Saudi Arabia
Setting up a business in Saudi Arabia can be difficult and it is important to get the correct licence. AEI's Corporate Services team help you to set up a business rapidly, smoothly, and in compliance with Saudi regulations. We accelerate company registrations and market entry to KSA.
Your Corporate Services provider in Saudi Arabia.
At AEI Saudi, we specialise in providing comprehensive corporate services in Saudi Arabia. Our expert team is dedicated to assisting foreign companies in navigating the complexities of establishing and growing their business in this dynamic market. From market entry consulting to compliance services, we ensure your success in Saudi Arabia.
Our suite of Corporate Services
AEI’s Entity Establishment Service provides full company set up / incorporation in KSA for an operational entity, adhering to local rules and regulations.
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Foreign Investment Registration
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Commercial Registration
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General Manager Mobilisation including Visa & Onboarding
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Government Portal Registrations
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Tax Registration
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Registered Office Address
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Corporate Bank Account Setup Assistance
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Corporate Medical Insurance Setup Assistance
Interim General Manager (GM)
A GM is a statutory requirement in Saudi Arabia. It is the essential position that enables the completion of the incorporation process and the incumbent remains the essential custodian of a company’s compliance portfolio thereafter.
A GM can be an expatriate employee, or a local Saudi national.
AEI offers an interim General Manager service, where we appoint a Saudi National employee from AEI to fulfil the minimum requirements of the applicable regulations.
Back Office
AEI’s Back Office Service is a unique standalone service designed to remove the hassle and headaches associated with compliance in the Kingdom given the myriad of stakeholders and processes. It includes:
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Licence & certificate renewals
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Government portal management
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Management of registered employees
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Visa requests
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Payroll & GOSI
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VAT uploads
Registered Office
Saudi registered entities must have a registered office, both for a national postal address and with the local Municipality.
AEI provide private lock and go offices, and hot desking facilities with full access to office amenities and meeting rooms.
All service levels include a Saudi national address, Municipality Licence and adhere to the Ejar contract process.
Finance Admin Services
Finance Implementation
An accounting system approved by the Saudi tax authority (ZATCA) is essential to business operations in the Kingdom.
AEI assist with the setting up of a ZATCA-approved finance system for invoicing clients. It is easy to use, provides cloud services and secured access.
Finance Administration
Once implemented, the Finance Administration Service ensures monthly reporting, General Ledger management, invoicing assistance, enabling VAT & Tax filing, and wider compliance to meet your general finance requirements.
Your journey must start with accurate and informed advice. At AEI, our first discussions with a client focus on determining the optimum operating model for their business. In most cases, 100% foreign ownership of a Saudi business is permitted and, in some cases, a partner may be required. A partner could be a Joint Venture, distributor model or some other collaborative arrangement.
Set up a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi
The Regional Headquarters (RHQ) programme is designed to encourage and require eligible foreign businesses to establish their regional headquarters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The programme has many unique regulations and navigating the registration process can be challenging. It is essential that applicants to the RHQ programme understand the process and the resulting obligations.
To succeed in Saudi, you must plan for the long term. This includes considering the likes of Saudization and local content. AEI is the right partner, because we truly see ourselves as your partner. With in-depth finance support, HR, administration, back office services, and serviced office space on hand - you can accelerate quickly.
We'll be there to ensure your ongoing compliance with Saudi regulations and successful, day-to-day operations in KSA. With AEI, you are robust, one step ahead, and ready for growth in the Saudi market.
You want to enter the Kingdom, establish your business, and expand for success. It may be a surprise, but actually, the first question is often "SHOULD I set up a business in Saudi?" We can help you find the answer, and achieve ongoing success when you do move to the Kingdom.
“How to set up a business in Saudi?”
AEI's Corporate Services FAQs
Corporate services in Saudi Arabia encompass a range of activities to support a business with establishing and maintaining a legal entity in the Kingdom. It is a unique set of compliance needs that are unlike other global or regional jurisdictions. From a Foreign Investment Registration through to the mobilisation of a General Manager, there are a multitude of compliance requirements.
AEI Saudi offers expert corporate services consulting providing tactical and practical advice to foreign companies, supporting their understanding of the Saudi market, making sure they comply with local regulations, and develop effective business strategies.
A corporate company in Saudi Arabia refers to a business entity that is registered and operates under Saudi law, which can include various forms such as LLCs, Branches and Joint Ventures.
Corporate relocation services in Saudi Arabia assist businesses in relocating their operations or employees to the country, providing support with logistics, legal compliance, and settling in.
AEI Saudi is a trusted corporate service provider with extensive experience in the Saudi market, supporting over 2,800 foreign businesses across all sectors. We offer tailored solutions to ensure your business’s success.
The process involves several steps, including obtaining the right licence type, capital investment, a formal commercial registration, an appointed General Manager and registration with a multitude of Saudi Government authorities.
AEI Saudi supports companies with many aspects of establishing and maintaining a business in the Kingdom, helping to streamline requirements and reduce unnecessary legal costs where specialist legal representation is not required.
Any foreign company looking to establish or expand its operations in Saudi Arabia can benefit from corporate services, including startups and established multi nationals.
The AEI experience for a foreign entity in Saud to become fully operational is an average of 3 months, on the conditions that in advance the investor meets all the statutory needs of the process and during the process the various regulators, stakeholders and authorities are operating a fully serviceable capability.
AEI Saudi offers a suite of corporate relocation services, from strategy planning, corporate compliance, HR advice, and assistance with employee onboarding.
Yes. Visa applications come under our corporate services remit, and we'd be happy to help you with visas for Saudi if you're setting up a business here. Contact us to find out more about our visa services in Saudi.
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