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Tawaref Series: The Saudi Premium Residency (PR)

Tawaref Series: The Saudi Premium Residency (PR)

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Tawaref Series: The Saudi Premium Residency (PR)

What is Premium Residency in Saudi Arabia? The Saudi Premium Residency is a residential permit granted to any non-GCC citizen allowing them to work, live, own property, and operate a business independ...

Dec 1, 2024 Investment

Saudization and Labor Compliance in Saudi

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Saudization and Labor Compliance in Saudi

In Saudi Arabia, businesses are required to comply with specific government regulations. A thorough understanding of these regulations is essential for ensuring smooth operations and avoiding potentia...

Nov 19, 2024 Investment

Tawaref Series: Understanding Taxes in Saudi

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Tawaref Series: Understanding Taxes in Saudi

A deep understanding of the tax system is one of the most critical factors for business success in any country, and Saudi Arabia is no exception. As the Kingdom continues to develop its tax laws and r...

Nov 3, 2024 Saudi Landing

A Step-by-Step Guide to Saudi Work Visa (Iqama) Process

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

A Step-by-Step Guide to Saudi Work Visa (Iqama) Process

Throughout this article series, we have discussed several key processes a foreign investor who dreams of opening a business in Saudi Arabia must undergo. After financial planning, securing an investme...

Oct 13, 2024 Saudi Landing

Specialized Business Licenses in Saudi

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Specialized Business Licenses in Saudi

We have already discussed the types of business licenses offered to foreign investors who wish to expand operations in Saudi Arabia. However, businesses may be required to obtain special licenses beyo...

Sep 29, 2024 Saudi Landing

Company Formation in Saudi from A to Z

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Company Formation in Saudi from A to Z

After understanding the types of licenses , and attestation processes , it's time to move on to the actual company formation. Starting a business in Saudi Arabia involves a few key steps: understandin...

Sep 15, 2024 Saudi Landing

Saudi Entrepreneurship License at a Glance

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Saudi Entrepreneurship License at a Glance

Offering unique benefits not available in traditional license tracks, the entrepreneurship license is a one-of-a-kind opportunity designed to foster innovation and support startups. Entrepreneurs who ...

Sep 1, 2024 Investment

Navigating Business Requirements and Understanding Documents Attestation

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Navigating Business Requirements and Understanding Documents Attestation

Our previous article provided a comprehensive overview of the diverse types of foreign investment licenses available in Saudi Arabia. Now that investors have identified the specific license best suite...

Jun 9, 2024 Saudi Landing

Understanding Saudi Landing OpEx Costs Through Real Life Scenarios

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Understanding Saudi Landing OpEx Costs Through Real Life Scenarios

Maintaining a legal presence in Saudi Arabia is not a one size fits all approach for any business, with the annual operational cost depending on multiple factors. If you haven’t already, we recommend ...

May 27, 2024 Saudi Landing

Types of Foreign Investment Licenses in Saudi Arabia

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Types of Foreign Investment Licenses in Saudi Arabia

Once entrepreneurs have grasped the Saudi business scene, setup costs , and day-to-day expenses , it's time to delve into the process of launching their venture. First up: obtaining a foreign investme...

May 27, 2024 Investment

Corporate Annual Operating Costs in Saudi Explained

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Corporate Annual Operating Costs in Saudi Explained

After understanding the CapEx costs ( hard costs and setup partner fees ) involved in establishing a business in Saudi Arabia, the next important aspect to consider is the annual operating costs (OpEx...

Apr 28, 2024 Saudi Landing

Categorizing Saudi Setup Partners by Soft Costs

Twarf Alkhair Aladaryt Company ( SHKH ), Imaan Fatima

Categorizing Saudi Setup Partners by Soft Costs

In Saudi Arabia, we often see foreign companies spend two to three months just shopping for service providers who can lead their incorporation process. The high costs quoted by such CSPs and law firms...

Apr 15, 2024 Saudi Landing