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A strategic partner for your success as an international investor. We connect activity assessment, investment registration and company formation with operational support and growth.

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From market entry to business continuity

Your partner in company formation, operations and growth

Unified Number Business Services is a Saudi company supporting investors and international businesses with Saudi market entry, government procedures and operational requirements. We bring together practical advice, coordinated execution and structured follow-up, from activity and ownership assessment to company formation, business continuity and expansion, with a clear scope for each engagement.

How we work
Knowledge before execution

Know what comes next

A practical reference for Ministry of Investment services, covering core documents, conditions and published processing times. Choose your business stage.

01Market entry

Investment registration

Published ministry processing time10 working days
Requirements and details
Key documents
The foreign company’s commercial registration and financial statements for the last financial year, authenticated by the Saudi Embassy, together with activity-specific requirements. The parent company’s commercial registration may also be required if its nationality differs from that of the applicant company.
Key conditions
Activity, ownership and capital must meet the selected category’s conditions. Premium Residency holders are exempt from documents 1–3 specified in the guide; activity requirements still apply.
Ministry service fee
Determined by the ministry on acceptance; the guide does not specify a fixed amount.
How we support you
We assess eligibility, activities and ownership, and coordinate documentation, filing and follow-up within the agreed scope.
Official source
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02Registration maintenance

Annual registration update

Published ministry processing time5 working days
Requirements and details
Key documents
The guide lists no documents for this service.
Key conditions
Continued validity of the company’s commercial registration in its home country, under the official 03/2026 edition, with accurate, up-to-date information.
Ministry service fee
Determined by the ministry on acceptance.
How we support you
We track the update cycle, company information and application procedures.
Official source
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03Corporate changes

Ownership amendment

Published ministry processing time5 working days
Requirements and details
Key documents
An authenticated partners’ resolution or letter setting out the amendment, together with documents for any new partner joining the company. Inheritance and conversion to national ownership have additional requirements.
Key conditions
Meet the activity, ownership and capital requirements, and complete the amendments to the partners’ resolution and commercial registration within 30 days, as specified in the guide.
Ministry service fee
No ministry service fee under the guide; associated procedures may have separate charges.
How we support you
We assess the target structure and coordinate amendments to the investment registration, articles of association and commercial registration.
Official source
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04Corporate changes

Merger of investment registrations

Published ministry processing time5 working days
Requirements and details
Key documents
The partners’ merger resolution and documents for each related amendment.
Key conditions
Steps depend on ownership and activities. Under the guide, merger-eligible categories exclude regional headquarters, scientific offices, economic offices and professional companies.
Ministry service fee
No ministry service fee under the guide; associated procedures are reviewed separately.
How we support you
We assess merger eligibility and identify associated amendments, registrations and cancellations.
Official source
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05Corporate changes

Economic activity amendment

Published ministry processing timeImmediate for available activities; 5 working days for restricted activities and entrepreneurial registration
Requirements and details
Key documents
Requirements for the activity to be added, as set out in section five of the guide.
Key conditions
Assess the activity classification and conditions before adding it; a separate route or sector licence may be needed.
Ministry service fee
No ministry service fee under the guide.
How we support you
We review activity codes and compatibility and coordinate related registration updates.
Official source
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06Registration maintenance

Company information update

Published ministry processing timeImmediate for some updates; 5 working days for specified amendments
Requirements and details
Key documents
Documents depend on the requested update.
Key conditions
Under the official guide, updates to the company’s name, legal entity or location, and increases in its capital, are immediate. The published processing time for capital reductions and changes to partner nationality or the contact officer is 5 working days.
Ministry service fee
No ministry service fee under the guide.
How we support you
We reconcile company data and coordinate updates with the ministry and related authorities.
Official source
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The published processing times apply only to the ministry service. They exclude document preparation, translation, authentication, company formation and licensing by other authorities. Requirements depend on the activity, ownership structure and circumstances, and we confirm their applicability before filing. Unified Number’s fees are separate from government charges, third-party costs and applicable tax.

References: the Arabic reference guide, edition 13 (02/2026), cross-checked against the official English guide, edition 13 (03/2026). Content reviewed: 3 November 2026. Each service includes a link to its official source.

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Activity first, then ownership and capital

Specific examples from the activity table, not universal conditions for every foreign company. The detailed activity, additional obligations and sector licences must be reviewed.

100% foreign-owned commercial activity

For the commercial category specified in the guide: minimum capital of SAR 30 million, a presence in at least 3 regional or global markets, and additional obligations under the guide.

Professional activity with a Saudi partner

For the route listed in the guide: at least 25% Saudi participation, with both partners licensed in the same field. A non-professional partner, if present, may hold no more than 30%.

100% foreign-owned engineering consulting

The route listed in the guide requires a presence in 4 countries and at least 10 years of experience. Company eligibility and the relevant professional authority’s requirements are reviewed before filing.

Source: official ministry guide, section 5.1.1, printed page 50; see section 5.1.3 for additional obligations.

Prepare your file for a clearer start

Start with your activity, country of incorporation, ownership structure and business stage. We define the documents, authentication and translation requirements applicable to your case before you incur those costs.

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Core services

Services built around the investor journey

Five connected service areas for new investors and established businesses.

01

Market entry and company formation

Assess the activity and ownership structure to define an appropriate investment and company formation route.

  • Eligibility assessment and investment registration
  • Trade name, articles of association and commercial registration
  • Coordination of activity-specific approvals and licences
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02

Regulatory operations and compliance

Follow up government registrations, accounts and administrative obligations, with clear progress reporting.

  • Government platform administration and follow-up
  • Coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and Balady
  • Registration updates and requirements tracking
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03

Workforce and Saudization support

Support workforce administration and follow up Saudization and wage protection requirements according to the establishment’s circumstances.

  • Qiwa, the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) and Mudad
  • Nitaqat follow-up and profession alignment
  • Workforce procedures and wage protection support
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04

Investor support and business continuity

Coordinate investor and executive requirements and follow up interconnected procedures that support business continuity.

  • Corporate bank account coordination
  • Visa, residency and Muqeem follow-up
  • Ownership and management changes and cross-platform coordination
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05

Growth and expansion support

Assess expansion needs and coordinate business relationships and supporting services around company objectives and the agreed scope.

  • Business matchmaking and partnership coordination
  • Coordination of marketing and brand positioning needs
  • Coordination of talent acquisition needs
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For established businesses

Has a procedure stalled? We start by identifying the cause

We review documents, application status and data dependencies across authorities to identify the cause and available routes forward. We then agree a clear plan covering actions, responsibilities and follow-up.

01

Conflicting platform records

Review consistency between company details and registrations across authorities.

02

Licensing and activity issues

Assess application feedback, activity alignment and ownership structure.

03

Workforce procedures

Review dependencies across Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem and Mudad accounts.

04

Operational readiness delays

Follow up requirements for banking, residency and related registrations.

Diagnose · Define the route · Execute agreed actions · Monitor stability

Discuss your company’s challenges

Available remedies depend on the case review. Approvals and acceptance decisions remain with the relevant authorities.

Clear from day one

From assessment to growth, with clear next steps

Every engagement begins with a clear understanding of the activity, regulatory route, responsibilities, costs and dependencies.

01

Assess

Assess the activity, ownership, readiness and requirements of the project or existing challenge.

02

Advise

Define the practical route, priorities, documents and responsibilities.

03

Establish

Coordinate formation documents, registrations and approvals within scope.

04

Operate

Follow up accounts, platforms and procedures that support business continuity.

05

Scale

Review the next business stage and coordinate agreed expansion requirements.

Why Unified Number

Precise advice. Disciplined execution

We assess the dependencies between procedures and documents at the outset, with clear scope, structured follow-up and updates on progress and next steps.

01

One accountable partner

One team coordinating the agreed procedures, with clear responsibilities for authorities and other parties.

02

Regulatory awareness

Requirements checked against the activity, entity and current stage.

03

Transparent scope

Clear responsibilities, exclusions, government fees and next steps.

04

Executive communication

Concise reporting in Arabic and English for local and global stakeholders.

A route shaped by your activity

One destination, with requirements tailored to your activity

The activity, ownership and operating model determine the route. We assess them together before recommending the next step.

01

Healthcare

Coordinate company formation with the relevant healthcare licensing requirements.

02

Industry

Map the dependencies between company formation, industrial licensing and site requirements.

03

Trade and services

Assess the intended activity, ownership conditions and registration requirements.

04

Corporate changes

Review ownership changes, management updates and related registrations.

Before we begin

Clear answers for a better start.

What is the first step?

Share your proposed activity, the nationalities and legal status of the shareholders, and the intended ownership structure. We review this information before identifying the required documents and route.

What does the service proposal include?

The proposal sets out deliverables, responsibilities, exclusions and payment stages. Professional fees, government charges, third-party costs and applicable tax are shown separately.

Does company formation include operating licences?

Company formation and sector-specific operating licences are separate stages. For each service, we specify whether execution is included, our role is limited to coordination, or a separate proposal is required.

How long will the process take?

The route depends on the activity, documents and authority requirements. We explain the dependencies and provide progress updates without guaranteeing decisions or timelines outside our control.

Start with the right structure

A new venture or an existing company? Let’s define your next step

Tell us about your activity, business stage or current challenge so we can assess your needs and define an appropriate route.

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