AHTARAFION
Your trusted partner in Saudi Arabia
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Company Formation (Setup)
Company setup services to establish your business in Saudi Arabia
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Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Services
Build pipelines for technical, administrative, and leadership roles
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Immigration / Visa Services
Corporate mobility for staff relocations, visa processing, embassy stamping, and Premium Residency Services
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Golden Visa / Premium Residency
Premium Residency and Golden Visa services for executives, investors, and special talents
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Corporate Services
Company Formation (Setup)
Company setup services to establish your business in Saudi Arabia
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HR Solutions
Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Services
Build pipelines for technical, administrative, and leadership roles
Learn More
Corporate Mobility
Immigration / Visa Services
Corporate mobility for staff relocations, visa processing, embassy stamping, and Premium Residency Services
Learn More
Golden Visa / Premium Residency
Premium Residency and Golden Visa services for executives, investors, and special talents
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FAQs
Company Setup
Licensing & Compliance
GRO & Portal Management
Recruitment Services
Mobility
Premium Iqama
Company Setup
Yes, in most sectors, 100% foreign ownership is permitted. However, certain restricted sectors may require a Saudi partner.
The most common structures include Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Branch Offices, and Representative Offices. Each has different requirements and implications.
The common forms are LLCs, Joint Stock Companies (JSCs), Branch Offices, and Representative Offices. Each structure suits different operational and regulatory needs.
While official processing times vary, the process generally takes around two weeks when all documents are prepared.
Costs vary based on legal structure, business activities, and required licenses. They may include government fees, registration fees, and visa processing costs.
Not always, but a physical presence may be required for certain activities or for credibility and operational purposes.
No, if the company is 100% GCC-owned. A license is required for mixed ownership.
Licensing & Compliance
Yes. Under the updated regulations, company names in Saudi Arabia can now be in English, include full English words and numbers. However, symbols are not allowed, and names must not be misleading, already registered, or violate public order or trademark rights.
Yes. Additional permits may be needed depending on business activity and regulatory authority.
Licenses are tied to business activities. Requirements vary by activity and issuing authority.
VAT is a 15% consumption tax applied to most goods and services.
VAT registration is mandatory if annual revenue exceeds 375,000 SAR.
Saudi Arabia has signed double taxation treaties with many countries to prevent dual taxation. See official list
Yes. Incentives are offered in strategic sectors or development zones.
GRO & Portal Management
A GRO handles interactions with Saudi government entities and ensures compliance by managing platforms like Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and others.
Most government transactions such as work permits, Iqama updates, and Saudization tracking—are processed through digital portals. Mismanagement can lead to delays, fines, or operational disruptions.
Access is controlled through Absher and must be granted to the General Manager or a formally appointed GRO, linking the user to the company’s CR and facility number.
Yes. A GRO may manage multiple companies, as access is company-specific and linked via Absher and portal accounts. However, proper assignments and updates must be maintained to avoid overlap or misfilled responsibilities.
Absher credentials must be updated immediately. Delays in updating GRO authorization can disrupt processes like employee transfers, visa renewals, or contract submissions.
Employee contracts must be uploaded and verified on the Qiwa platform, where they are linked to GOSI and Mudad for insurance and payroll compliance.
The WPS is administered via Mudad. It enforces that employees are paid in accordance with their officially registered contracts.
Recruitment Services
Yes. The Saudi market has a growing pool of well-educated and experienced professionals, especially in finance, engineering, IT, and marketing. Many are bilingual and trained abroad.
Yes. Programs like Tamheer subsidize salaries for fresh graduates during their training period, and Hadaf offers wage support for Saudi hires in certain roles or sectors.
Nitaqat is a government program that categorizes companies based on the percentage of Saudi employees. Maintaining a good Nitaqat level opens access to services like visa issuance, and can qualify you for incentives.
Absolutely. As long as your Saudization ratio is healthy, you can hire expats to fill specialized roles that may not be readily available in the local market.
Yes. Platforms like Taqat connect companies with Saudi job seekers and help fulfill Saudization goals. Qiwa is the official platform for managing employment contracts and transfers.
Recruitment costs are reasonable compared to global markets. The government also absorbs part of the cost in some cases, especially when hiring Saudis or utilizing national programs.
Yes. Licensed recruitment providers can help you source, screen, and onboard talent—Saudi or expat—while ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Mobility
Mobility refers to relocating employees either from within the Kingdom or abroad, including transfers between sponsors and the full legal onboarding process through platforms like Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and Absher.
You must select a compliant job title from the Qiwa occupation list, apply for visa authorization through MOFA, issue a visa invitation, and coordinate the candidate’s application through a Saudi embassy. Once they arrive, complete the Iqama, medical, GOSI, and Qiwa procedures.
It must match Qiwa’s approved occupations, align with the candidate’s qualifications, and comply with labor ministry rules. Incorrect titles can cause visa delays or rejections.
Using an unapproved title, failing to register contracts, or incomplete portal activation can block visa issuance or prevent employee transfers in the future
With all documents in order, the process generally takes from 4 to 8 weeks depending on the embassy timeline.
Yes, through Qiwa, as long as the employee agrees and new employer is compliant with Saudization and WPS requirements.
Yes, once their Iqama is issued, they may sponsor their spouse and children under dependent visas.
Premium Iqama
Premium Residency offers several options tailored to different profiles, including unlimited (lifetime), annual renewable, real estate residency, investor residency, entrepreneur residency, and gifted talent residency. Each type has specific criteria and benefits, with fees and requirements varying by category.
Applicants must show financial stability, a clean legal record, good health, and legal entry or residence in Saudi Arabia at the time of application.
It allows property ownership, business activity, an automatic approval for family sponsorship, and exemption from the sponsorship (Kafeel) system.
Yes, but to operate a business they still need to obtain a MISA license and register a company. The residency itself does not replace commercial licensing requirements.
A work visa ties an individual to a sponsoring employer, while Premium Residency grants independent residence with more flexibility and fewer restrictions.
Most applications are processed within 1 to 2 months, depending on the applicant’s profile, document readiness, and background checks and the process of Premium Residency Authority.
Yes. Premium Residency allows you to sponsor your spouse and dependents automatically without requiring additional work visas or employer approval.
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