Saudi Arabia & UAE
Business Setup Services.
From licence to fully operational across Saudi Arabia and the UAE — FDI structuring, MISA licensing, company formation, compliance, payroll and banking. One accountable team for GCC market entry.
What we do
Riyadh · Kingdom Tower
On the ground where you grow
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Tell us where you want to set up — we'll map the path, timeline and cost.
On the ground in the Gulf
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Years GCC experience
Licensing to operations
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Core markets
Saudi Arabia & UAE
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Offices
Riyadh · Dubai · London
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Foreign ownership
MISA & free zone
Strategy, then operations
We build companies
and long-term presence.
Getting the licence is step one. You still need banking, payroll, visas and compliance running before you can hire and invoice. We close that gap in Saudi Arabia and the UAE — from MISA licensing and RHQ setup to free-zone and mainland formation.
- ✓ A single accountable team across both markets
- ✓ Clear timelines, fixed scope, no surprises
- ✓ From licence to bank account to first hire
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Choose your market
Two of the Gulf's most important economies, one partner.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
MISA licensing, RHQ & company formation.
Built for Vision 2030 — from investment licences and Commercial Registration to ZATCA integration, GOSI & WPS payroll and ongoing compliance. See our step-by-step guide to company formation in Saudi Arabia.
Vision 2030
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Integrated with Saudi authorities
Saudi Arabia opens government contracts, Vision 2030 procurement and the RHQ mandate. The UAE is stronger for holding structures, global mobility and faster free-zone setup. Most scaling groups eventually need both — the question is which to lead with.
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| Factor | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 🇦🇪 UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Market access, gov contracts, RHQ mandate | Holding, regional HQ-lite, global mobility |
| Foreign ownership | 100% via MISA licence | 100% in free zone & most mainland |
| Corporate tax | 20% (plus Zakat rules) | 9% above threshold; 0% qualifying FZ |
| Typical timeline | 4–8 weeks (MISA from ~10 days) | 1–4 weeks |
| Workforce | Saudization (Nitaqat); GOSI & WPS | MOHRE visas; ESR & tax filings |
| Local presence | Riyadh office & GRO | Dubai office & GRO |
Choose Saudi first if
You are targeting government buyers, PIF-linked entities, or need RHQ status. Relationship-led sales and on-ground presence matter more than speed to incorporate.
Choose UAE first if
You need a holding company, international banking hub, or fast free-zone setup before testing Saudi. Many clients use the UAE for treasury and Saudi for revenue operations.
Many clients run both. Tell us your plan — we structure the two together →
Operational excellence
From FDI structuring to banking — one team.
FDI Structuring
Inbound investment strategy, holding & subsidiary structuring and jurisdiction selection across the GCC. See our guide to MENA's fastest-growing industries in 2026.
Licensing & Setup
MISA license support, RHQ, company formation in UAE, SPVs and approvals across Saudi Arabia & the UAE.
Compliance & Tax
ZATCA & UAE corporate tax, VAT, ESR, UBO registers and ongoing regulatory filings.
Payroll & HR
WPS-compliant payroll, GOSI registration, Iqama processing, contracts and visa services.
Banking
Corporate account opening, KYC documentation and banking relationship management across the GCC.
Government Relations (GRO)
Visa processing, licence renewals, PRO services and authority liaison in Saudi Arabia & the UAE.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Hire without an entity via an employer of record in Saudi Arabia. Payroll, contracts and compliance, managed end to end.
Soft Landing
Coordinated market entry via our soft landing service for Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Licensing, banking, visas and pilot operations in one workflow.
How we work
A precise path from first call to first invoice.
Scope & strategy
We map the right jurisdiction, structure and licence for your model.
Licence & register
MISA / free-zone approval, Commercial Registration and incorporation.
Bank & staff
Corporate banking, payroll setup, visas and your first hires.
Operate & comply
Ongoing compliance, filings and government relations — handled.
Trusted across the GCC
Founders, CFOs and legal teams choose Incorporated.
Let's talk
Tell us where you want to set up.
Share your target market and we'll outline the right licensing path, timeline and costs — typically the same business day.
- ✓ Saudi Arabia, UAE or both
- ✓ One accountable team across both markets
- ✓ No obligation — full confidentiality
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