Regional Headquarters (RHQ)
Strategic Hub for Middle East Operations
A Regional Headquarters license allows multinational companies to establish their regional management hub in Saudi Arabia. With the new RHQ program, companies can enjoy significant benefits while managing their Middle East and North Africa operations from the Kingdom.
Minimum Capital
Varies based on activities
Ownership Structure
100% foreign ownership
Liability
Depends on legal structure chosen
Setup Time
4-8 weeks
Advantages
- 0% corporate income tax for 30 years
- 0% withholding tax on profit repatriation
- Exemption from Saudization requirements
- Priority processing for visas and permits
- Access to government contracts
- Strategic location for MENA region
- World-class infrastructure and connectivity
Considerations
- Must have operations in multiple countries
- Minimum revenue requirements
- Must relocate key executives to Saudi Arabia
- Compliance with RHQ program requirements
- Regular reporting obligations
Requirements
- Multinational company with regional presence
- Minimum annual revenue threshold
- Commitment to hire local talent
- Physical office in Saudi Arabia
- Senior executives based in Kingdom
- MISA RHQ license
Ideal For
Fortune 500 companies
Multinational corporations
Companies with MENA operations
Technology giants
Financial services firms
Energy and industrial conglomerates
Setup Process
Eligibility Assessment
Verify company meets RHQ program criteria
Application Submission
Submit RHQ application to MISA
License Approval
Receive RHQ license approval
Entity Setup
Establish legal entity (LLC or Branch)
Office Establishment
Set up physical office and relocate executives
Operations Launch
Begin regional operations from Saudi Arabia