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The Ministry of Investment works on developing the economic sector in the Kingdom for investors inside and outside the Kingdom, through studying available opportunities, improving them, and leveraging them to attract investors at the local and foreign levels. The investment license is defined as the first and main tool for the investor to start their business legally and officially within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this article, we will review everything you want to know about the investment license, its types, conditions, available investment opportunities, ways to access them, as well as the facilities granted to investors within the Kingdom according to the new investment law. Table of Contents What is meant by an investment license? Documents required to obtain an investment license What are the types of investment licenses in the Kingdom? Conditions for obtaining a foreign investment license Conditions for obtaining a local investment license (for Saudis) What are the benefits of obtaining an investment license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? What are the steps to obtain an investment license? What is the duration for issuing an investment license? Why should I invest in Saudi Arabia? What are the investment incentives in Saudi Arabia? Conclusion What is meant by an investment license? It is an electronic license issued through the electronic services portal on the &#8220;Invest in Saudi Arabia&#8221; platform affiliated with the Ministry of Investment. After obtaining this license, both local and foreign investors can start their investment in Saudi Arabia directly. This license is usually issued including several important data such as: Investor data: investor name, or company name, nationality, and address of the main headquarters. Investment activity details: the sector to which the activity belongs (agricultural\/industrial\/financial\/commercial&#8230;) and the type of activity authorized within this sector. License duration: issuance date and license expiration date. Documents required to obtain an investment license When looking at this item at the beginning of your investment journey, you can see how much the Saudi government wants to facilitate starting investment in the Kingdom. According to the investment license, the required documents are: 1- Copy of the commercial register of the parent company certified from its original country and authenticated by the Saudi embassy in the parent company&#8217;s home country. 2- Financial statements for the last financial year, provided they are prepared by an international legal office (recognized in the Kingdom) and authenticated by the Saudi embassy. Important note: In some cases, the investor may be asked for additional documents to issue an investment license depending on the type of activity and investment required. What are the types of investment licenses in the Kingdom? Comprehensive foreign investment license (whole investment license): This license includes all commercial activities and allows foreign companies to participate in new and existing projects in the Kingdom Joint venture license: This license allows foreign companies to partner with Saudi companies but only allows participation in profits and losses. Limited investment license: This license covers some specific activities and the foreign company determines the activities it wishes to participate in only. Local investment license: This type of license includes local companies that wish to participate in new projects in the Kingdom. It is important to determine the type of investment license that matches the nature of your investment and the necessary conditions to obtain it before submitting your application. Conditions for obtaining a foreign investment license To obtain a foreign investment license, there are several conditions that must apply to the investor such as: 1- The investor must not be listed on international sanctions lists. 2- The investment activity must comply with activities permitted for foreigners in the Kingdom. 3- Compliance with all Saudi regulations and instructions. 4- Achieving the minimum capital required for some activities, which varies according to the sector required for investment. Conditions for obtaining a local investment license (for Saudis) To obtain a local investment license for a Saudi investor, some conditions set by the Ministry of Investment must be met as follows: Investment activity compliance with regulations: The investment activity must be licensed and permitted in the Kingdom. Proof of financial solvency: The investor must provide a bank statement or financial balance sheet demonstrating the ability to finance the investment project. Commercial register: The investor must have a valid Saudi commercial register. Approval from competent authorities: In some sectors such as health, education, and energy, obtaining approval from competent authorities and relevant ministries is required No financial or legal precedents: The investor must not have been exposed to previous bankruptcy or have financial cases preventing them from investing. By reviewing the conditions for obtaining a foreign or local investment license, it becomes clear that the government seeks to facilitate starting your investment and obtaining an investment license with the simplest conditions and requirements. What are the benefits of obtaining an investment license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Undoubtedly, obtaining an investment license provides some advantages for the investor such as: Full ownership of 100% for foreign investors in some sectors. Ability to open bank accounts and start entering into commercial contracts. Providing legal protection for your investment according to Saudi regulations. Ability to start recruiting foreign labor according to Ministry of Labor regulations. What are the steps to obtain an investment license? Registration through the Ministry of Investment portal Access the &#8220;Invest in Saudi Arabia&#8221; website through the link: investsaudi.sa Create a new account or log in if you have a previous account.2. Submit the application and required documents The investment license application form must be filled out and the following documents attached: Copy of commercial register (if the investor is a company) Proof of financial solvency (bank statement or certified balance sheet) Project feasibility study (for large investments or some special sectors) Copy of national ID or passport (for individual investor) Official power of attorney (if the application is submitted through an agent) Pay the prescribed fees Fees vary based on the type of investment"}