Foreign Company Branch
Extend Your Global Operations to Saudi Arabia
A Foreign Company Branch allows international companies to establish a presence in Saudi Arabia without creating a separate legal entity. The branch operates as an extension of the parent company, which remains fully liable for the branch's obligations.
Minimum Capital
SAR 500,000 (varies by activity)
Ownership Structure
100% owned by parent company
Liability
Parent company fully liable
Setup Time
4-6 weeks
Advantages
- No need for local partner
- Maintains parent company brand and reputation
- Simpler structure than subsidiary
- Profits can be repatriated to parent company
- Can bid on government contracts
- Suitable for project-based work
Considerations
- Parent company has unlimited liability
- Limited to activities of parent company
- Must maintain branch accounts separately
- Some sectors restricted
- Annual renewal requirements
Requirements
- Parent company documents (legalized)
- Board resolution to open branch
- MISA license
- Appointed branch manager (can be non-Saudi)
- Minimum capital deposit
- Commercial Registration
Ideal For
Multinational corporations
Engineering and construction firms
IT and technology companies
Consulting firms
Companies with government contracts
Setup Process
Parent Company Documents
Legalize parent company documents through Saudi embassy
MISA Application
Apply for investment license
Branch Registration
Register branch with Ministry of Commerce
Capital Transfer
Transfer minimum capital to Saudi bank
Operational Licenses
Obtain all necessary operational permits