Whether you need a trusted Saudi partner or qualify for 100% foreign ownership, SaudiSetup structures your Saudi shareholding to protect your interests, intellectual property and investment โ fully compliant with Kingdom regulations.
We identify and vet reliable Saudi sponsors and local partners from our trusted network. Every candidate undergoes due diligence covering financial standing, reputation, sector experience and alignment with your business objectives.
Our legal team drafts comprehensive shareholder agreements, side agreements and power-of-attorney documents that protect your economic interests, IP rights, exit mechanisms and board control โ even in minority ownership structures.
Where eligible under recent MISA reforms, we structure your company for full foreign ownership โ navigating the positive list of permitted activities, capital requirements and licensing conditions without the need for a Saudi partner.
We implement secure escrow mechanisms for capital contributions, trademark protections and digital contracting platforms that ensure complete transparency and safeguard your intellectual property throughout the partnership.
For activities requiring a Saudi service agent rather than a shareholder, we source agents, draft compliant service agency agreements registered with the Ministry of Commerce and ensure your commercial interests remain fully protected.
If your ownership needs change โ buying out a local partner, adding shareholders or converting entity types โ we manage the legal restructuring, MISA amendments and MoC filings to keep your Saudi operations compliant.
No. Since Vision 2030 reforms, many sectors allow 100% foreign ownership. However, certain activities โ such as real estate, some trading and distribution, and specific government contracting โ still require a Saudi shareholder or service agent. SaudiSetup assesses your specific activity against the latest regulations.
We draft airtight shareholder agreements with clear profit distribution, board control, IP protection, non-compete clauses and pre-agreed exit mechanisms. We also use escrow arrangements for capital contributions and can structure nominee arrangements where legally permitted.
Yes. We include buyout provisions and pre-emption rights in all shareholder agreements. When the time comes, SaudiSetup manages the valuation, legal documentation, MISA amendment and MoC filings to transfer ownership smoothly.
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