A plain-language map of what happens, in order, from the day you contact us.
Preparation
Before you start
Most delays in Saudi applications are not caused by the authorities — they are caused by documents that were attested incorrectly, or an activity code chosen without checking the capital requirement attached to it. The first conversation exists to prevent both.
Know your objective: trade, invest, relocate, or a mix
Know your timeline and whether you can travel
Gather passports, company documents, and proof of funds early
Expect attestation in your home country to take its own time
Ongoing Stewardship
After approval
A license is the beginning of a set of obligations, not the end of a process. Renewals, filings, and Saudization bands all carry deadlines, and missing them has practical consequences for visas and banking.
A renewal calendar covering CR, license, and municipal permits
VAT and Zakat filings with ZATCA
GOSI contributions and Qiwa labour contracts
Nitaqat monitoring so visa issuance stays available
— Indicative Schedules
Typical timelines at a glance
* Timelines are indicative and depend on document readiness, activity type, and authority processing times.
Have a question not covered above?
Tell us your objective and we will map the pathway, the documents, and a realistic timeline — before you commit to anything.