Business Setup from Abroad
Form your company without travelling to the Kingdom during setup.
Overview
This service is built for founders and investors who want to establish a Saudi company without travelling to the Kingdom during the setup phase, using Power of Attorney and Saudi Arabia's digital notarisation infrastructure
Ready to Build Your Future in Saudi Arabia?
Whether you're looking to start a business, secure Premium Residency, invest in real estate, or expand into the Saudi market — Nova Vertex is here to guide you at every step.
Eligibility and Criteria
- Same eligibility as the chosen licence type — Entrepreneur, General, or sector-specific.
- A Power of Attorney, properly legalised and attested, appointing a representative in Saudi Arabia to act on your behalf.
- Willingness to complete a small number of steps digitally, such as e-signature and video verification, where the authority requires it.
How the Process Works
01
Remote consultation
Select the right licence and entity structure.
02
Home-country attestation
Collect and legalise documents through the embassy or consulate.
03
Power of Attorney
Execute via the Ministry of Justice's Najiz platform or a local notary.
04
Licence filing
MISA application filed through the appointed local representative.
05
Registration
E-signature of the Articles of Association and supporting documents.
06
Commercial Registration
Issued in your name.
07
Bank account
Most Saudi banks require one in-person visit, which we schedule around your travel.
08
Relocation support
Optional, once you choose to move to the Kingdom.
Documents You Will Need
- Passport copy and attested Power of Attorney.
- Attested certificates of incorporation or qualifications, as relevant to the licence.
- Business plan or activity description.
- Local representative's identification — Nova Vertex can act in this capacity.
Estimated Timeline
4–10 weeks depending on document attestation speed in your home country. Bank account opening is scheduled separately around your first visit.
Key Benefits
No need to travel to Saudi Arabia during the company-formation phase.
A dedicated representative in-Kingdom acting on your behalf throughout.
A smooth, pre-arranged transition when you are ready to relocate or visit.
An effective way to test the Saudi market before committing to a physical presence.
