How we charge for business setup support in Saudi Arabia
Before you commit, you should know what you pay, to whom and why. We do not publish a price list yet, but the way we charge is fixed: a free call, an eligibility check, then a written fixed-price quote, with government fees passed through at cost and backed by official receipts.
- First call
- 30 min, free
- Quote
- written, fixed price
- Government fees
- at cost, with receipts1
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 proposal with a fixed price for our work, per scope (company formation, trademark, VAT or a bundle).
- Fees paid to Saudi authorities (MISA, Ministry of Commerce, SAIP, ZATCA and others) are passed through at cost, with no mark-up and with the official receipts.
- Payments are made in milestones, each tied to a defined deliverable, and nothing is charged before 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- We do not publish a price list yet because the work varies widely with the activity, the entity type and the number of shareholders.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 you pay: separate cost lines
A Saudi setup mixes very different kinds of costs. We always show them on separate lines.
Table 1
| Cost line | Paid to | How it is billed |
|---|---|---|
| Tasis Partners fees | Tasis Partners | Fixed price set in the written proposal for a defined scope |
| Government fees | Saudi authorities (MISA, Ministry of Commerce, SAIP, ZATCA, Chamber of Commerce and others) | Passed through at cost, no mark-up, official receipt attached |
| Third-party fees | Certified translator, apostille authority, SAIP-licensed agent, notary or lawyer if needed | Listed line by line in the proposal, with supporting invoice |
| Running costs | Landlord, bank, GOSI and others | 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 proposal
Scope, steps, who does what, a fixed price for our work, an estimate of government and third-party fees, and a list of what is excluded.
- 4
Acceptance and first payment
Work starts once you accept in writing and make the first payment set out in the proposal.
- 5
Milestone payments
Later payments are tied to defined deliverables (for example: MISA application filed, commercial registration issued). Government fees are advanced or re-invoiced as agreed, always with the receipt.
- 6
Close-out
At the end of the engagement you receive a statement of every fee incurred, with all receipts.
What is included and what is not
The exact list is written into every proposal. This is the principle.
Included in our fees
- Eligibility check and choice of entity (LLC, branch and so on)
- Document list tailored to your country and shareholders
- Preparing and filing online applications when you give us a mandate
- Coordinating licensed partners (translator, SAIP agent, notary or lawyer)
- Deadline tracking, replies within 1 business day and a weekly written update
Not included (billed separately or paid by your company)
- Government fees: MISA, Ministry of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, SAIP, visas and iqama
- Apostilles, legalisation and certified translations
- Lawyer or accountant fees for legal or tax advice
- Office rent, share capital, salaries and GOSI contributions
- Ongoing bookkeeping and tax filings, unless the proposal says otherwise
Why we do not publish a price list yet
How can you estimate government fees now?
Government fees, unlike our own, 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 a written proposal.
Can the quoted price change later?
Our price is fixed for the scope described in the proposal. It only changes if the scope changes (a new shareholder, an extra activity, an added trademark filing), and always through a written amendment you approve first.
Do you add a margin to government fees?
No. Government fees are re-invoiced at the exact amount paid to the authority, with the official receipt. Our income is limited to the fees stated in the proposal.
What is not covered by your fees?
Government fees, apostilles and translations, legal or tax advice from a licensed professional, rent, share capital and the company's running costs. The exact list appears in each proposal.
How are payments scheduled?
In milestones, each tied to a deliverable named in the proposal. The payment schedule is agreed 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 packages 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: we confirm them in writing before you commit to anything.
Get a written quote for your file
A free 30-minute call, then an eligibility check and a fixed-price proposal. Nothing to pay until you agree in writing.
- Free 30-minute first call
- Reply within one business day
- No commitment