Business Setup Advisory in Riyadh & Saudi Arabia
Get Your Saudi Business Setup Right From The Start
Advice on the best KSA business setup options for entrepreneurs, SMEs and multinational corporations entering or expanding in Saudi Arabia, based on your proposed operations, activities and expansion plans.
Trusted by leading businesses, institutions and law firms
The Right Saudi Business Setup Starts With The Right Structure
100% foreign ownership is possible in Saudi Arabia, although certain business activities may require Saudi participation in the form of a local partner. Shareholding structure and capital differ depending on your business activity and legal form.
Our Saudi specialists advise on KSA business structures based on your proposed operations, activities and expansion plans. You select the structure after considering legal, tax and commercial advice.
What Our Saudi Business Setup Advisory Covers
Advice on the best KSA business setup options, from the right structure to tax consultancy and ongoing support.
Guidance On The Right Structure
Guidance on the correct structure for your business needs, based on your proposed operations, activities and expansion plans.
100% Foreign-Owned LLCs
Advice on 100% foreign-owned Limited Liability Companies, so you keep 100% control of your Saudi business.
Partnership & Subsidiary Structures
Advice on partnership and subsidiary structures, including where certain activities may require Saudi participation.
Corporate Structuring
Saudi corporate structuring to reduce risk, lower cost and retain 100% control.
Tax Consultancy
Direct and indirect tax advice, including Zakat, Corporate Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax and transfer pricing.
Accounting, Tax & Payroll
Ongoing tax, accounting and payroll services as your Saudi business grows.
Why Saudi Arabia
Key figures for the Saudi Arabian market.
36.95M
Total population
15.36M
Saudi labour force
$389B
FDI inward stock
$29,920
GDP per capita
Who We Advise
We help entrepreneurs, small to medium enterprises and multinational corporations enter, expand and restructure in Saudi Arabia.
Entrepreneurs
Founders entering, expanding or restructuring in Saudi Arabia.
Small & Medium Enterprises
Growing businesses entering, expanding or restructuring in the Kingdom.
Multinational Corporations
Groups that need local Saudi structuring and tax expertise alongside their in-house teams.
Law Firms & Advisers
Private equity and law firms, auditors and financial advisers who work with us on shared clients.
Which Saudi Structure Fits Your Business?
Select what you want to achieve to see the structure businesses in your position typically consider.
The Main Legal Entity Structures In Saudi Arabia
100% foreign ownership is possible, with low paid-up capital options available. Shareholding structure and capital differ depending on business activity and the legal form, so we advise on the structure that fits your plans.
Limited Liability Company
Branch Of A Foreign Company
Joint Stock Company
General Partnership
Technical & Scientific Services Office
Sole Proprietorship
Regional Headquarters
Not sure which fits? Speak With An Adviser
How Our Saudi Business Setup Advisory Works
From expert consultation to ongoing tax, accounting and payroll support.
Expert Consultation
We discuss your proposed operations, activities and expansion plans for Saudi Arabia.
Business Review & Strategy
A comprehensive business analysis to identify areas of risk and opportunity.
Structure Advice
We advise on the best KSA business setup options. You select the structure after considering legal, tax and commercial advice.
Tax Consultancy
Direct and indirect tax advice for your Saudi structure, including Zakat, Corporate Tax and VAT.
Ongoing Support
Tax, accounting and payroll services as your Saudi business grows.
Why Clients Choose Creation Business Consultants
Structuring And Tax Together
Big Four-trained tax advisors work alongside our structuring specialists, so structure and tax position are considered as one.
Advice Tailored To You
Advice based on your proposed operations, activities and expansion plans in the Kingdom.
Western-Owned, KSA-Experienced
UK, Irish and Australian specialists with 20+ years of combined experience in Saudi Arabia, and an office in Riyadh.
Lower Operational Risk
A comprehensive business analysis to identify areas of risk and opportunity, and decrease operational and legal risks.
Alongside Your Advisers
We work closely with private equity and law firms, auditors and financial advisers who seek our counsel on structuring matters.
Cost Reduction
The ability and skill to reduce costs through group restructuring.
Advising Global Businesses On Saudi Arabia
Case study
Publicly Listed US Automotive Manufacturer
Supported a publicly listed US automotive manufacturer’s expansion into Saudi Arabia, including advisory on corporate structuring.
Case study
Swiss-Based Global Security Group
Carried out a full company audit and optimised the group’s corporate structuring and tax strategy across the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The resulting cost savings supported its expansion into Saudi Arabia through a Regional Headquarters.
What Our Clients Say
We have enjoyed a longstanding and highly satisfactory relationship with Creation Business Consultants. Their team has provided valuable guidance through an evolving tax and compliance landscape. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise have made them a trusted partner throughout our journey.
“Creation have identified large savings and a way to decrease our corporate risks by restructuring our business. Their professional advice and in-depth understanding of corporate structuring will help our business become more profitable and grow in the future.”
“Creation stood out for being straight forward, supportive and proactive. … There was always clear communication and a client-focused approach … Furthermore, the team at Creation is completely up to date with the ever-changing local rules and regulations … and was able to provide the right guidance for what we needed.”
6x
Middle East award winner
Our team’s insights have featured in
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you advise on business setup in Saudi Arabia?
Can foreigners own 100% of a business in Saudi Arabia?
Are any business activities restricted for foreign investors?
What are the main legal entity structures in Saudi Arabia?
What are Saudi Arabia’s Special Economic Zones?
How are businesses taxed in Saudi Arabia?
Do you also work across the GCC?
Do I need to be based in Saudi Arabia to work with you?
What happens in the first consultation?
Book A Saudi Business Setup Consultation
Tell us a little about your plans for Saudi Arabia and a member of our advisory team will contact you to arrange a time.
- A no-commitment consultation with our Saudi specialists
- Advice on the best KSA business setup options for your plans
- Clear next steps
Prefer to talk now? Call Riyadh on +966 11 434 3300