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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

1

Eligibility Assessment

Verify company meets RHQ program criteria

2

Application Submission

Submit RHQ application to MISA

3

License Approval

Receive RHQ license approval

4

Entity Setup

Establish legal entity (LLC or Branch)

5

Office Establishment

Set up physical office and relocate executives

6

Operations Launch

Begin regional operations from Saudi Arabia

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Our experts will guide you through the entire process of setting up your Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia.