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Pakistan-Saudi Corridor
2026 Setup Guide

From Pakistan to
Saudi Arabia

Establish your Pakistani company in the Kingdom with 100% Foreign Ownership. We handle the MoFA Attestation and MISA licensing, so you don’t need a Kafeel.

Route

Islamabad -> Riyadh

Open
Ownership 100% Foreign
Kafeel Not Required
Visa Track Investor Iqama
Attestation Notary -> MoFA -> Embassy
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Document Journey

The Attestation Pathway

Your Pakistani documents (AoA, Board Resolution, Form 29, Audit Report) must follow this chain to be accepted in KSA.

01

Notary Public

Local notarization (Kachehri) in your city (Lahore, Karachi, etc).

02

MoFA Pakistan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamp in Islamabad or Camp Offices.

03

Saudi Culture

Saudi Cultural Attaché verification (for degrees) or Embassy.

04

Saudi Embassy

Final stamp from Saudi Embassy/Consulate (via Sasha/Gerry’s).

Top Sectors for Pakistani Firms

IT & Software

Software houses from Lahore/Karachi expanding to Riyadh. 0 Capital required.

Contracting

Construction and engineering firms bidding for Neom & Red Sea projects.

Restaurant/Food

Bringing authentic Pakistani cuisine brands to the Kingdom.

Why Pakistani Investors Trust Mehwar?

Urdu Support

Our dedicated Pakistan Desk consultants speak Urdu and English, ensuring you understand every legal detail clearly.

Embassy Handling

We guide you through the Sasha/Gerry's process for document drop-off in Islamabad and Karachi to avoid rejections.

Investor Visa

We help you transition from a regular employment visa (or Azad Visa) to a proper Investor Iqama, giving you full control.

Pakistan Desk

Visit Our Office

Discuss your Saudi market entry with our experts.

  • Malaz District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • +966 50 947 9768
  • info@businesssetup.company

Pakistan Setup FAQ

Yes. Under the new MISA investment laws, Pakistani nationals can own 100% of the company shares. The ‘Kafeel’ system is replaced by the government license.
The Investor Visa is part of the Premium Residency or standard Investor Iqama track. Costs vary, but unlike ‘Azad Visas’, this is fully legal and allows you to own assets.
Yes. Saudi MISA will not accept your Pakistani company documents unless they are stamped by MoFA Pakistan and then the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad/Karachi.
Due to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations, capital transfer can be strict. We advise on structuring your entity (like Service Licenses with 0 Capital) to minimize transfer issues.

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We handle the paperwork from Islamabad to Riyadh.

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