MISA Entrepreneur License in Saudi Arabia

Establish Your tech Startup in Saudi Arabia — Faster Than Ever

Establish your venture with 100% foreign ownership through the MISA Entrepreneur License. Jewark streamlines the entire process, helping you secure approvals, navigate regulatory requirements, and launch your business in as little as 21 business days.

Backed by the Kingdom’s Elite Innovation Ecosystems

KAUST TAQADAM Misk Foundation AstroLabs PIF

Skip the traditional Licence, the Entrepreneur License is your streamlined path to business.

Complete Entrepreneurial Freedom

Establish and manage your venture independently, with full ownership rights and no obligation to engage a local Saudi partner or sponsor.

No Corporate Legacy Needed

Foreign founders may apply directly as natural persons; there is no fixed minimum share capital — you have full freedom to set the capital amount that best fits your business.

Premium Residency

Entrepreneur Residency is designed for entrepreneurs and innovators looking to develop sectors in Saudi Arabia. It provides special benefits such as:

1- nominate two staff members to obtain the “Special Talent” Residency and to be exempted from its criteria (e.g., Executives).
2- The entity exemption from “Nitaqat” for the first 3 operational years.

Licensing Process Management

We review and prepare your files to meet the Ministry of Investment (MISA) requirements and issue the required letter of support through our licensed and accredited channels once submitted digital MISA approvals typically take 3 to 12 working days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a local Saudi partner or sponsor?

No. Under the Entrepreneur License, you have 100% foreign ownership and operational autonomy with no obligation to engage a local partner or sponsor.

Is an established foreign company required?

Not at all. You can apply directly as a natural person, making it the perfect and most streamlined route for early-stage startup founders.

Is Your Startup Eligible? Let’s Map Your Strategy.

Fill out this streamlined form, and our FDI consultants will connect with you to structure your exact market entry roadmap.

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