Launch Your Startup in Saudi Arabia with 100% Foreign Ownership
The MISA Entrepreneur License is the gateway for founders of innovative and tech ventures to enter the Saudi market — no local partner required, and no existing foreign company needed.
🚀 Apply as an individual
🏛️ Incubator support letter — issued by us
Why the Entrepreneur License?
Built for founders of innovative, scalable ideas — a faster, lighter path into the Saudi market.
100% Foreign Ownership
Full ownership and complete management control of your company — no local partner or sponsor required.
Apply as an Individual
No requirement for an existing company abroad or prior-year financial statements — your idea is what counts.
A Faster Path
Usually no mandatory minimum share capital, with a streamlined track designed for early-stage founders.
Which Path Fits You?
Compare the two routes to foreign investment in Saudi Arabia — tap to switch.
- Built around the innovative nature of your project — individuals can apply directly
- No existing company abroad and no prior-year financial statements required
- 100% foreign ownership and full management control
- Usually no mandatory minimum share capital
- A faster path for early-stage founders
- Generally requires an existing entity abroad with a commercial registration
- One year of financial statements is typically required
- Suited to established companies expanding into the Kingdom
- Capital requirements vary by activity and entity type
A Licensed Incubator — with a “Project-Readiness First” Approach
Many focus only on paperwork follow-up. At Jewark we focus on the quality of your file and the readiness of your project — a clear concept, a precise activity description and professionally prepared documents. And as a licensed incubator, we issue the support letter required for the Entrepreneur License directly.
- An innovative, scalable entrepreneurial or tech idea
- Incubator support letter — provided by us
- Completion of MISA requirements for your case
- Administrative, financial & legal support
- We qualify investors to enter the Saudi market
- Registered business address within the incubator
- Follow-up until license & commercial registration
With this approach we raise your file’s readiness before submission and save you time — from the idea to running your business.
Our Role, In Short
A clear plan from idea to commercial registration.
We map the full path: the right entity, the requirements and the expected timelines for your specific case.
As a licensed incubator we issue the support letter required for the Entrepreneur License — directly and without intermediaries.
File preparation, professional document translation and completion of the Ministry of Investment requirements.
An LLC or a foreign branch — whichever fits best — with follow-up until the license and commercial registration are issued.
Start Your Entrepreneurial Venture
Fill in your details and our consultants will get back to you with a clear plan: steps, requirements and the best-fit entity. Free consultation · reply within business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything founders usually ask before starting.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Saudi Arabia for foreigners?
It depends on the activity, the entity type and MISA requirements. We confirm the exact figure after reviewing your case — the first consultation is free.
Is there a minimum share capital for a foreign company?
Minimum capital varies by activity and its regulations; under the Entrepreneur License path there is usually no mandatory minimum.
Do I need a local Saudi partner or sponsor?
No. The Entrepreneur License gives you 100% foreign ownership and full operational autonomy.
Is the Entrepreneur License suitable for every project?
It is designed for innovative, scalable tech ideas rather than traditional activities — we will assess your idea free of charge.