The Saudi General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) has eliminated the requirement for non-resident companies to choose a local fiscal representative for VAT filing purposes. The decision was rescinded a year after the introduction of the value added tax. However, the appointment of such an agent remains an option…
Foreign companies can use several legal forms to operate in Saudi Arabia, among which the branch and subsidiary. However, when first choosing to test the market or having a local contact point, the Saudi liaison or representative office is a better temporary option. This is also known as a technical…
Employee relocation in Saudi Arabia is subject to the same requirements applicable to any worker coming to render their services to a Saudi employer. This means that intra-company transfers are not covered by specific regulations. However, there are also certain exceptions to this this rule. Below, our Saudi company formation…
Even if Saudi Arabia does not have a digital nomad visa program yet, foreign citizens who want to move here and work for a limited period of time can do that based on other types of visas. In 2018, Saudi Arabia introduced the electronic visa system, thus easing the process of entering the country. By 2030,…
Setting up a company in Saudi Arabia means complying with specific requirements and regulations, especially as a foreign investor. This is why the simplest option is to acquire a company that is already registered and through which operations can be started sooner rather than later. Known as shelf companies, such entities can be found…
Foreign citizens who want to relocate to Saudi Arabia can do that by applying for various visas and residence permits, depending on the time they want to stay here. A special category of immigrants is investors who can set up operations here and who can qualify for a golden visa in Saudi Arabia. Also…
Foreign investors who come to Saudi Arabia can set up various types of companies. Among these, the holding company is a special vehicle that can be used for several purposes only. From a legal point of view, the Saudi holding company can take two forms: that of limited liability and joint stock companies. Foreign entrepreneurs interested in…
Saudi Arabia is one of the important states in the Middle East and it attracts thousands of persons every year. While some of them obtain employment contracts with Saudi companies, others find it suitable for their business objectives. One thing both categories of immigrants have in common is that they often…
Foreign citizens who enter Saudi Arabia for various purposes need to obtain a visa if they want to stay here for short periods of time. Those who want to live here longer must obtain a residence permit in Saudi Arabia. Also known as the Saudi iqama, this document grants a foreign citizen various…
Foreign citizens and entrepreneurs who come to Saudi Arabia need support in various matters. While some of them will require assistance in understanding the requirements of moving here, others will ask for guidance in how to start a company in Saudi Arabia. For these purposes, the help of a lawyer in Saudi…
