Fees for business setup support in Saudi Arabia
Before you commit, you should know what you pay and why. The first call is free. We scope your project and coordinate its delivery with licensed professionals in Riyadh. You then receive a written fixed-price quote that states what is included, government fees included.
- First call
- 30 min, free
- Quote
- written, fixed-price
- Government fees
- included in the quote1
In brief
- The first call with Tasis Partners lasts 30 minutes and is free, with no commitment.
- After a free eligibility check, you receive a written quote per scope (company formation, trademark, VAT or a bundle).
- The quote is fixed-price: it states what is included, government fees included (MISA, Ministry of Commerce, SAIP, ZATCA and others). We can go through the quote with you.
- Payment terms are set in the quote; nothing is charged for the first call or the eligibility check.
- We do not publish a price list yet because the work varies widely with the activity, the entity type and the number of shareholders.
What your budget covers, line by line
A Saudi setup mixes very different kinds of costs. The written quote states, line by line, what is included.
Table 1
| Cost line | What it is | How it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Support | Scoping, coordination of the steps and follow-up | Included in the fixed price of the written quote, for a defined scope |
| Government fees | Fees set by Saudi authorities (MISA, Ministry of Commerce, SAIP, ZATCA, Chamber of Commerce and others) | Included in the fixed price; amounts set by the authority |
| Third-party fees | Apostille, certified translation, notary or lawyer if needed | The quote states whether they are included |
| Running costs | Office, bank, GOSI, salaries | Paid directly by your company; we estimate them for your budget |
How billing works, step by step
- 1
First call
You describe your project: activity, home country, intended entity and timeline. We tell you what is feasible and in what order.
- Durée
- 30 min, free
- 2
Eligibility check
We check that the activity is open to foreign investors, the conditions attached (sector licence, expected capital) and the documents you will need. If the project cannot work as planned, we tell you at this stage.
- Durée
- free
- 3
Written quote
You receive a written fixed-price quote: scope, steps, timeline, what is included (government fees included) and what is not.
- 4
Quote review
We can go through the quote with you. Line by line, before you sign, so nothing comes as a surprise.
- 5
Acceptance and payment
Work starts once you accept the quote in writing. Payment follows the schedule set in the quote.
- 6
Follow-up
Throughout the engagement, we track progress and send you a written update every week.
What is included and what is not
The exact list is written into the quote. This is the principle.
What the support includes
- Free first scoping: whether the activity is eligible, which entity fits (LLC, branch and so on)
- Document list tailored to your country and shareholders
- A written fixed-price quote, government fees included
- Going through the quote with you, if you wish
- Deadline tracking, replies within 1 business day and a weekly written update
What stays outside, unless the quote says otherwise
- Any item the quote does not list as included
- Apostilles, legalisation and certified translations, if the quote does not include them
- Lawyer or accountant fees for legal or tax advice
- Office rent, share capital, salaries and GOSI contributions
- Ongoing bookkeeping and tax filings, unless the quote says otherwise
Why we do not publish a price list yet
How can you estimate government fees now?
Government fees, unlike professional fees, are mostly published. Our company setup cost calculator adds them up for your profile, and our guide to company formation costs breaks them down with official sources.
Some amounts are only known at the decision stage: MISA, for instance, sets its fees when it approves the registration. In that case we give a range and mark it "to be confirmed at filing".
Frequently asked questions
Is the first meeting really free?
Yes. The first 30-minute call and the eligibility check are free and carry no commitment. You pay nothing until you have received and accepted the written quote.
Can the quoted price change later?
The quote covers a scope described in writing. If that scope changes (a new shareholder, an extra activity, an added trademark filing), you receive an updated quote in writing before you accept; we can go through it with you.
Are government fees included in the quote?
Yes: the quote is fixed-price and states what is included, government fees included. Some amounts, such as MISA fees set on approval, are only known during the process; the quote then says how they are handled. Our cost calculator lists published fees with their sources.
What is not covered by the quote?
Usually legal or tax advice from a licensed professional, rent, share capital and the company's running costs. The exact list appears in each quote.
How are payments scheduled?
On the schedule set in the quote, which you accept in writing before work starts.
Why not show a starting price like other providers?
Because the work depends on the activity, the entity and the number of shareholders, and a headline price would be misleading for most files. We will publish observed ranges once we have enough comparable cases.
Notes and sources
- 1.Ministry of Commerce: company formation under an investment certificate (service fees)
- 2.Ministry of Investment (MISA): FAQ
- 3.MISA: Investor Guide, 13th edition (02-2026)
Information verified in September 2026. Amounts and timelines are observed ranges provided for information only. Government fees are set by Saudi authorities and may change: they are confirmed in writing in the quote before you commit to anything.
Get a written quote for your file
A free 30-minute call and an eligibility check, then a written fixed-price quote. Nothing to pay until you agree in writing.
- Free 30-minute first call
- Reply within one business day
- No commitment