Regional HQ Program
Vision 2030's mandate.
Since January 2024, the Saudi government grants procurement preference to companies with their regional HQ inside the Kingdom. The RHQ license — combined with structural eligibility (15+ employees, strategic functions, group operations across 3+ countries) — unlocks government contracts AND a 30-year tax incentive package. We've structured RHQs for groups operating across 14 markets.
Everything you need for Regional Headquarters Program.
No hidden costs. No "you'll need to add X later." If it appears below, it's in your fee.
- Eligibility audit — strategic vs auxiliary function classification (most consultancies miss this)
- Group structure analysis — pre-qualification carve-outs we know about
- RHQ license filing via MISA
- 30-year tax incentive registration: 0% corporate tax + 0% withholding for qualifying activities
- Procurement preference enrollment (government contract priority)
- Saudization plan layered with RHQ employee minimums
- Annual maintenance and audit support
From engagement to delivery.
Eligibility audit
Strategic functions check, group structure review, pre-qualification analysis.
Document + filing
RHQ application via MISA, group corporate docs, parent guarantees.
Approval + structuring
RHQ license issued, tax incentive package activated, procurement enrollment.
Operationalization
Strategic-function staffing, Saudization compliance, first-year governance.
Regional Headquarters Program: SAR 35,000+
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.
Government fee is SAR 10,000 one-time + SAR 2,000 per year. Our service from SAR 35,000 covers the full structuring (most enterprises pay a higher tier given the scope). Total year-one outlay typically SAR 47,000+ depending on group complexity.
Saudi government tenders give scoring preference to bidders with RHQ status, all else equal. In some categories, non-RHQ bidders are excluded entirely. The advantage compounds over time as more procurement is RHQ-gated.
Groups operating across at least 3 countries with strategic functions (regional HR, finance, supply chain, marketing) headquartered in KSA. Minimum 15 employees on KSA payroll within 12 months of license. Saudization quota applies.
No. You must register the RHQ entity into the tax incentive program separately. We handle this as part of our package — many DIY filers miss this step and lose the benefit.
No. RHQ requires multi-country operations as a defining criterion. If your group only operates in one country, structure as an LLC or JSC instead. We can design a multi-country structure if that's your medium-term plan.