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Types of Business Licenses in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce (MOCI) issues 11 distinct business license categories, each covering a specific commercial activity domain. Here is a complete guide to every license type available to local and foreign investors:
Agricultural License
Register your farming, livestock, aquaculture, or food production business in Saudi Arabia under MOCI and MEWA agricultural regulations.
Audiovisual License
Launch your media production, broadcasting, content creation, or streaming company in Saudi Arabia under GCAM and MOCI regulations.
Consulting License
Establish your management, IT, engineering, financial, or HR advisory firm in Saudi Arabia with full 100% foreign ownership permitted.
Entrepreneur License
Register your startup or new business venture in Saudi Arabia with streamlined MOCI licensing designed specifically for first-time entrepreneurs.
Industrial License
Set up your manufacturing, food processing, or production facility in Saudi Arabia under MOCI and Ministry of Industry regulations.
Mining License
Access Saudi Arabia’s USD 1.3 trillion mineral wealth with a Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) exploration or extraction license.
Professional License
Register your consultancy, engineering, legal, accounting, or medical practice in Saudi Arabia with MOCI professional service licensing.
Real Estate License
Operate legally as a property broker, developer, valuator, or manager in Saudi Arabia under REGA real estate authority registration.
Services License
Register your hospitality, logistics, IT, cleaning, security, or events company in Saudi Arabia with full MOCI services license coverage.
Transportation License
License your freight, logistics, courier, or passenger transport business in Saudi Arabia with Ministry of Transport (MOT) approval.
How to Choose the Right Saudi Arabia Business License
Get a written quoteThe most common mistake businesses make when entering Saudi Arabia is applying under the wrong MOCI activity code. Our consultants confirm the correct license category and activity codes
for your specific business model before any government fee is paid.
For businesses entering Saudi Arabia from the UAE or internationally, a MISA investment license must be obtained before MOCI commercial registration. MISA approval specifies which license categories and activities are authorised for your foreign-owned entity.
Contact Dubai International Advisory Consultants for a free initial assessment of the correct Saudi Arabia business license for your specific industry, ownership structure, and commercial objectives.
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