Branch of Foreign Co.
When the parent already exists.
A branch is an extension of your foreign parent — not a separate Saudi entity. Best when you want to operate under the parent's existing brand, reputation, and legal capital. The parent guarantees obligations. Profit repatriation is simpler. We file via MISA in 15–25 days.
Everything you need for Branch of Foreign Company.
No hidden costs. No "you'll need to add X later." If it appears below, it's in your fee.
- MISA branch license (different application form than LLC investor license)
- Parent corporate document chain: certificate of incorporation, board resolution authorizing the branch, financial statements, parent capital proof
- Apostille + MoFA attestation across all parent docs
- Branch manager appointment (typically GM-level Iqama-eligible)
- Branch CR issued at MoCI under parent's name + KSA suffix
- ZATCA + GOSI registrations under branch CR
- Branch corporate bank account introduction
From engagement to delivery.
Discovery
Parent eligibility check, branch manager identity, capital structuring (parent guarantee + Saudi capital required).
Doc chain
Parent docs apostilled abroad, MoFA-attested in KSA, full Arabic translation.
MISA submission
Branch license application filed via MISA portal.
CR + tax + bank
Branch CR issued, ZATCA/GOSI registered, bank intro.
Branch of Foreign Company: SAR 28,000
Or save by bundling into a tier — most founders do.
11 services bundled, this included
First year · Renewal SAR 39,000
See bundle →Common questions.
Honest answers — not the sales version.
Branch suits established multinationals testing KSA without forming a new entity. LLC suits founders who want a separate Saudi legal vehicle — better for raising capital, easier ownership transfer, cleaner tax structure. Most foreign founders pick LLC. Most enterprises pick branch.
Yes — Saudi authorities require a capital allocation (similar to LLC minimum SAR 100K) PLUS the parent provides a guarantee letter for branch obligations. We handle the bank deposit + parent letter chain.
Yes, but the RHQ Program (separate license) gives stronger procurement preference. If government sales are core to your KSA strategy, consider RHQ instead of or alongside the branch.
Branch profits flow to parent more directly than LLC dividends — fewer intermediate steps. Withholding tax (typically 5%) applies but the underlying mechanism is simpler.
Initially 1 year, renewable annually. Renewal is straightforward if compliance (ZATCA, GOSI, audit) is current. We handle annual renewals as part of our maintenance retainer.