The Official Fee
SAR 10,000 (SMEs) to SAR 25,000 (large firms), paid via the Mowaama platform.
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Mowaama Certificate Cost in Saudi Arabia
The official Mowaama certificate fee is SAR 10,000 for small and medium establishments and SAR 25,000 for large and giant ones, paid through the Mowaama platform. This is the only official fee — separate from file preparation, which starts from SAR 5,000 and varies by the establishment and the number of gaps to close.
SAR 10,000Official fee (SME)
SAR 25,000Large & giant firms
VariesFile preparation
Same on renewalEvery 2 years
We separate the fixed official fee from the variable preparation cost, so your budget reflects your file's real readiness.
Official Fee
What you actually pay for the certificate.
The official fee is fixed and published. The preparation cost is separate and depends on your file.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official certificate fee | SAR 10,000 (pre-VAT) | Paid via the Mowaama platform to issue the certificate |
| Official fee (large & giant) | SAR 25,000 | vs SAR 10,000 for SMEs |
| Other official fees | None | SAR 10,000 (SMEs) to SAR 25,000 (large/giant) is the official certificate fee |
| File preparation | Varies | Varies by establishment, gaps, and policy updates |
| Renewal | SAR 10,000 (pre-VAT) | Same official fee every two years |
Preparation Cost
The fee is fixed — preparation is what varies.
The official fee is SAR 10,000 for SMEs and SAR 25,000 for large and giant firms. Two establishments of the same size pay different totals because of the preparation cost, which starts from SAR 5,000 and depends on how many accessibility, policy, and evidence gaps need closing before applying. We set the final figure after a quick assessment of your file.
- ◆ Official fee: SAR 10,000 (SME) - SAR 25,000 (large/giant).
- ◆ Preparation: from SAR 5,000 — set after a file assessment.
- ◆ No other official fees are involved.
Preparation
Varies, varying with the gaps, evidence, and policies in your file.
Renewal
The same issuance fee (SAR 10,000 SMEs / SAR 25,000 large) every two years.
Why Totals Differ
What changes your total cost.
The official fee never changes. These are the factors that move the preparation cost.
01
Number of Gaps
The more accessibility and policy gaps to close, the higher the preparation effort and cost.
02
Evidence Readiness
An organized file with documented policies and evidence is faster and cheaper to prepare than starting from scratch.
03
Site & Branches
Multiple branches or sites that need consistent arrangements add to the preparation scope.
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Common questions about Mowaama cost.
Direct answers on the official fee, preparation, and renewal.
How much does the Mowaama certificate cost in Saudi Arabia?
The official Mowaama certificate fee is SAR 10,000 for small and medium establishments and SAR 25,000 for large and giant ones, paid through the Mowaama platform to issue the certificate.
Are there other official fees besides the SAR 10,000?
The official fee is SAR 10,000 for SMEs and SAR 25,000 for large and giant establishments; there is no separate audit or visit fee. Any additional amount is the preparation fee for getting the establishment's file ready, which is separate.
How much does it cost to prepare the Mowaama file?
Preparation fees are separate professional fees that vary by the establishment, its branches, readiness level, and the volume of missing evidence. The final figure is set after a quick assessment of the file.
Does renewing the Mowaama certificate cost the same?
Yes. Renewal is at the same issuance fee (SAR 10,000 for SMEs, SAR 25,000 for large and giant firms), every two years.
Why does the total cost differ between establishments?
The official fee is SAR 10,000 for SMEs and SAR 25,000 for large and giant establishments. What changes the total is the preparation cost — driven by the number of gaps, the readiness of evidence, and the policies that need updating before applying.
Cost Estimate
Get a clear Mowaama cost estimate before you commit.
A quick assessment of your file turns the variable preparation cost into a clear number on top of the official fee (SAR 10,000-25,000 by size).