For Saudi Owners
The official fees from SAR 1,200 plus registration, with no minimum capital in most activities.
Formation Cost
Company Formation Cost in Saudi Arabia
Official LLC formation fees in Saudi Arabia start from SAR 1,200 at the Ministry of Commerce, plus SAR 200–400 for the commercial registration. There is no minimum capital for an LLC in most commercial and service activities. What changes the total is the preparation cost — driven by activity, licensing, and number of partners.
From SAR 1,200MoC formation fees
SAR 200–400Commercial registration
No min. capitalLLC, most activities
VariablePreparation cost
We separate the fixed official fees from the variable preparation cost, so your budget reflects your real activity and licensing — not a guess.
Official Fees & Capital
What you actually pay to form a company.
The official fees are fixed and published. Capital depends on the entity type you choose. Here is the full picture.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Commerce formation fees | From SAR 1,200 | Official published fee for LLC formation |
| Commercial registration | SAR 200–400 | Issued after the formation is approved |
| Minimum capital — LLC | None | No minimum in most commercial and service activities |
| Minimum capital — Simplified JSC | SAR 5,000 | For startups planning to issue shares |
| Minimum capital — Closed JSC | SAR 500,000 | For larger projects with a board and share structure |
| Preparation & licensing | Variable | Depends on activity, licenses, and number of partners |
Why Totals Differ
The fee is fixed — the total is shaped by your activity.
The Ministry of Commerce fee from SAR 1,200 is the same for everyone. The reason two companies pay different totals is not the registration — it is the regulated licensing the activity requires, the formation agreement, and the number of partners. We map these before you commit so there are no surprises.
- ◆ Regulated activities may require sector licenses with their own fees.
- ◆ More partners means a more detailed formation agreement.
- ◆ A foreign investor adds a MISA investment license, priced by type.
For Foreign Investors
Add a MISA license priced by type, on top of the formation and registration fees.
For Budgeting
Treat official fees and preparation cost as two separate lines so the budget reflects reality.
Related Resources
Plan the rest of the formation decision.
The overall path, the entity types, the foreign-investor route, and the commercial registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about company formation cost.
Direct answers on official fees, capital, and what changes the total.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Saudi Arabia?
Official LLC formation fees start from SAR 1,200 at the Ministry of Commerce, plus SAR 200–400 for the commercial registration. There is no minimum capital for an LLC in most commercial and service activities.
Is there a minimum capital to register a company?
There is no minimum capital for an LLC or a single-person company in most activities. A simplified joint-stock company requires SAR 5,000, and a closed joint-stock company requires SAR 500,000.
What additional costs should I budget for?
Beyond the official fees, budget for activity-specific licensing, the formation agreement preparation, the national address, and the company bank account. These vary by business activity and number of partners.
Does a foreign investor pay more?
A foreign investor also pays for a MISA investment license, with fees that vary by license type. This is in addition to the Ministry of Commerce formation and commercial registration fees.
Why does the total cost differ between companies?
The official fees are fixed and known. What changes the total is the business activity, the licensing required, the number of partners, and the scope of agreement preparation — not the registration fee itself.
Cost Estimate
Get a clear cost estimate before you commit.
A focused review of your activity, entity, and licensing to turn the variable preparation cost into a clear number.