Sultan Middle East Company
Sultan Middle East Company
Invest • Visa • Business
Invest in Saudi Arabia

Build the next chapter of the Kingdom's economy

Saudi Arabia is open for business like never before. SMEC guides you from idea to fully-operational entity — typically in 6 to 8 weeks.

Explore sectors
Why Saudi Arabia

Six reasons global investors are choosing the Kingdom.

$3.2T Vision 2030 pipeline

Public and private investment flowing into priority sectors — from NEOM to ROSHN.

100% foreign ownership

Most MISA-licensed activities allow full foreign ownership with no local sponsor required.

Strategic location

A G20 economy connecting Asia, Europe and Africa with world-class infrastructure.

0% personal income tax

No income tax on individuals. Competitive 20% corporate tax for non-GCC businesses.

Free zones & special economic zones

KAEC, Jubail, NEOM, RCY, Jazan and more — each with tailored incentives.

Investor visa included

Your MISA license comes with a Premium Residency pathway and family sponsorship.

Priority sectors

Where to invest in 2026

Sectors actively encouraged by MISA — all eligible for 100% foreign ownership.

Technology & AI

Cloud, fintech, cybersecurity and AI platforms — backed by the Saudi Data & AI Authority.

Retail & E-commerce

100% foreign ownership, USD-denominated revenue, and a young consumer base.

Tourism & Hospitality

Hotels, tour operators, religious tourism — 100M+ annual visitors targeted by 2030.

Healthcare & Biotech

Hospital build-out, med-tech, pharma distribution and digital health.

Manufacturing & Industry

Jubail, Waad Al-Shamal, KAEC — special economic zones with full foreign ownership.

Real Estate & Construction

$1.1T of mega-projects through 2030 — residential, commercial, mixed-use.

How it works

Five steps from idea to operations.

Every step is led by a dedicated SMEC consultant. No hand-offs, no runaround.

01

Discovery call

Goals, capital, sector — we map your visa + license route in writing.

02

Documentation

POAs, attestations, translations, capital evidence — all prepared for you.

03

MISA license filing

Investor license, sector approval, capital confirmation.

04

Company formation

CR, Chamber of Commerce, GOSI, ZATCA, bank account — coordinated in parallel.

05

Operations live

Office, iqama, payroll, family sponsorship — your business is operating.

Tax & residency

What every investor should know

The headline numbers that shape your investment thesis.

100%
Foreign ownership for most activities
20%
Corporate tax for non-GCC entities
0%
Personal income tax
5%
VAT on most goods & services
SAR 0
Minimum capital for many service activities
8 wks
Average time to fully-operational
Ready to begin with Invest in KSA?

Ready to invest in the Kingdom?

Connect with our Riyadh investment advisory desk to explore MISA license requirements, special economic zone incentives, and local partnership structuring.

Call +966 58 269 1286

Or reach our team directly

  • +966 58 269 1286 · +966 58 242 0754 · +966 56 605 6199 · +966 56 861 3677
  • hello@sultanmiddleeast.com
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