Number of classes
Each class costs SAR 6,500 in official fees. Filing in classes you do not need is expensive; missing one is worse when a competitor moves into it.
Trademark registration fees in Saudi Arabia: official SAIP fees and a realistic budget
Trademark registration fees in Saudi Arabia have two parts: fixed official fees paid to SAIP in three instalments, and the fee of the licensed agent who files for you. Below is the full official schedule, from filing to renewal, with two worked budget examples.
- SAIP fees, 1 class
- SAR 6,5001
- Renewal (every 10 years)
- SAR 5,500 + 1,0002
- Third-party opposition
- SAR 2,0003
Information verified in September 2026 · Notes and sources
In brief
- Official trademark registration fees in Saudi Arabia are SAR 6,500 per mark per class: SAR 1,000 on filing, SAR 500 for publication and SAR 5,000 for registration (SAIP schedule checked in September 2026).
- Each Nice class is charged separately, so a mark filed in 3 classes costs SAR 19,500 in official fees.
- Renewal every 10 years costs SAR 5,500 per class plus SAR 1,000 publication, or SAR 6,500 plus publication during the 6-month grace period.
- Saudi agents who publish their prices quote roughly SAR 3,000 to 8,000 per class, so a straightforward single-class filing comes to about SAR 9,500 to 14,500 in total (illustrative example).
Official SAIP trademark fee schedule
Amounts set in the fee schedule annexed to the Implementing Regulations of the GCC Trademark Law, for one mark in one class. They are the same for Saudi and foreign applicants.
Table 1
| Item | Amount | When it is paid |
|---|---|---|
| Application (examination) | SAR 1,000 | On filing: the application is not examined until paid |
| Publication in the Gazette | SAR 500 | After acceptance, before the 60-day publication |
| Registration and certificate | SAR 5,000 | After the opposition period, within 30 days of the invoice |
| Total for one class | SAR 6,500 | Spread over roughly 4 to 6 months |
Renewal, opposition, assignment: the other official fees
These fees do not show up at filing, but they are part of what a trademark really costs over its life. Amounts are per mark per class.
Table 2
| Action | Official fee | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal during the last year of protection | SAR 5,500 + SAR 1,000 publication | Every 10 years |
| Renewal within 6 months after expiry | SAR 6,500 + SAR 1,000 publication | Grace period, SAR 1,000 extra |
| Opposition to a trademark registration | SAR 2,000 | Paid by the opponent |
| Appeal against a refusal or conditional acceptance | SAR 1,000 | Before SAIP, ahead of any court action |
| Request for a hearing | SAR 1,000 | In an opposition or appeal |
| Recording an assignment | SAR 1,000 + SAR 500 publication | Sale or transfer of the mark |
| Recording a licence | SAR 2,000 + SAR 1,000 publication | Franchisees, licensed distributors |
| Change of owner's name or address | SAR 1,000 + SAR 500 publication | For example after a restructuring |
| Certified copy or replacement certificate | SAR 1,000 | Useful for customs or a distributor |
How much does a SAIP-licensed agent charge?
An applicant with no domicile in Saudi Arabia must file through an agent recorded with SAIP. Agent fees are not regulated. Saudi agents who publish their prices quote roughly SAR 3,000 to 8,000 per class in 2026, depending on what is included: clearance search, drafting the specification, answering examiner observations, follow-up to the certificate.
A very low price usually means a bare filing: no search, and objections billed separately. Compare what is included, not just the headline number.
At Tasis, SAIP fees are passed on at cost with no mark-up, and our coordination fee is set out in a written proposal after the first call. See how we charge.
Sample budgets: 1 class and 3 classes
Illustrative examples based on the official SAIP schedule and the publicly observed agent fee range (SAR 3,000 to 8,000 per class). These are not quotes.
Table 3
| Scenario | Official SAIP fees | Agent fees (range) | Indicative total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 word mark, 1 class (e.g. class 35), no complications | SAR 6,500 | SAR 3,000 to 8,000 | SAR 9,500 to 14,500 |
| 1 mark, 3 classes (e.g. 43, 30 and 35 for a restaurant) | SAR 19,500 | SAR 9,000 to 24,000 | SAR 28,500 to 43,500 |
| Latin mark + Arabic version, 1 class each | SAR 13,000 | SAR 6,000 to 16,000 | SAR 19,000 to 29,000 |
| Renewal 10 years later, per class | SAR 6,500 | Depends on the agent | From SAR 6,500 |
What pushes the cost of a trademark up
Arabic version
Protecting the name written in Arabic means a second application with the same per-class fees. It is often worth it for shop signs or consumer products.
Examiner observations
A conditional acceptance must be answered within 90 days. Agents usually bill these responses on top of the filing fee.
An opposition
Defending an opposition means a written response, sometimes a hearing (SAR 1,000 official fee) and a lawyer. It is the main source of budget overruns.
Late renewal
Renewing in the grace period costs SAR 1,000 more per class. After that, the mark is lost and has to be filed again from scratch.
Foreign documents
Legalisation or apostille of the power of attorney and certified translation: modest costs, but they vary with the applicant's country.
Watch out for outdated fee tables
Further reading
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Saudi Arabia?
Official SAIP fees are SAR 6,500 per class (SAR 1,000 application, SAR 500 publication, SAR 5,000 registration). Adding a licensed agent's fee, a straightforward single-class filing comes to roughly SAR 9,500 to 14,500, as an indication.
Are the fees paid all at once?
No, in three instalments: SAR 1,000 on filing, SAR 500 after acceptance for publication, then SAR 5,000 after the 60-day opposition period. The final invoice must be paid within 30 days of issue.
What does a multi-class trademark cost?
Official fees multiply by the number of classes: SAR 13,000 for 2 classes, SAR 19,500 for 3. Agent fees are usually charged per class too, sometimes with a discount from the second class.
How much is trademark renewal in Saudi Arabia?
SAR 5,500 per class if you renew during the last year of protection, plus SAR 1,000 for publication. During the 6-month grace period after expiry, renewal rises to SAR 6,500 plus publication.
Do foreign applicants pay different fees?
No, the official schedule is the same for everyone. The difference is that a non-resident must use a licensed agent and have the power of attorney legalised or apostilled.
Are SAIP fees refunded if the mark is refused?
As far as we know, the SAR 1,000 examination fee is not refunded after a refusal; the official schedule makes no provision for it. Publication and registration fees only fall due at later stages, so a refusal at examination limits the loss to that first invoice and any professional fees already incurred.
Notes and sources
- 1.SAIP: Trademark Registration service (fees)
- 2.SAIP: Trademark renewal service (fees)
- 3.SAIP: GCC Trademark Law and full fee schedule (PDF)
- 4.SAIP: directory of licensed IP agents
- 5.WIPO: Information Notice No. 35/2026, accession of Saudi Arabia to the Madrid Protocol
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.
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