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Branch of Foreign Company
If you are planning to expand your business, then Saudi Arabia is the best choice because of the booming business opportunities here. You can start a branch of your business in the KSA by opening a branch office of the foreign company. This has given immense opportunities to foreign investors to grow their business. A branch office, though it is a separate entity, can do only the same business activities as that of its holding company. Analytix can help you set up your business in Saudi Arabia by guiding you through the process of setting up a branch office of a foreign company and also by supporting you to run the business successfully.
Benefits of Establishing a Branch of a Foreign Company in Saudi Arabia
The main benefit of establishing a branch office of a foreign company in Saudi Arabia doesn't need the support of a local sponsor.
Another key benefit of opening a branch office of a foreign company is that you have complete ownership of your business as a foreign investor.
Another key benefit of opening a branch office of a foreign company is that you have complete ownership of your business as a foreign investor.
When opening a branch office, you need not draft new Articles of Association. This helps your business with quick turnover time.
Documents Required to open a Branch of a Foreign Company in Saudi Arabia
Analytix can guide you through the process of expanding your business by opening a branch of your foreign company in Saudi Arabia with the following Documents
- Business license of the holding company
- Audit report of the parent company
- Memorandum of Association
- Company resolution
- Shareholder’s certificate
- Copy of shareholder’s passport
- Power of Attorney
Workflow
There are a total of 4 steps to complete the full process to establish a legal foreign-owned business set up in the Kingdom under MISA guidelines
Select your Business Structure
Choose the legal structure for your company, such as a LLC or Branch of a Foreign Company.
Obtain your MISA License
Apply for a MISA License, fulfill the requirements, and obtain approval from the relevant authorities
Reserve the Company Name
Select a unique company name and apply for its reservation through the Ministry of Commerce
Obtain your Commercial Registration
Submit the completed application, along with the supporting documents to MOCI and receive the CR
TYPES OF LICENSES
Establishing A Company In Saudi Arabia
Limited Liability Company
- Minimum Capital determined by MISA depends on the activity
- 1 to maximum number of 50 Shareholders
- Limited Liability - Yes
- 20% Corporate taxes on annual net profits
- Ownership holding company
Branch of a Foreign Company
- Minimum Capital 500,000SAR (But can be lower or higher depending upon the activity)
- Minimum shareholders Not applicable
- Limited Liability - No
- 20% Corporate taxes on annual net profits
- Ownership parent company
GCC Nationals Company
- Minimum Capital any amount depending upon activity
- Minimum number of 1 shareholders
- Limited Liability - Yes
- 20% Corporate taxes on annual net profits
- Ownership GCC National
Multi country Business Setup
- Minimum Capital any amount depending upon activity
- Shareholders depends upon the activity and country
- Limited Liability - Yes
- Corporate taxes depend Upon the country
- Ownership based on legal structure of the company