Vision 2030 Partner

South Africa to KSA

From Pretoria to
Riyadh.

Expand your South African business (Pty Ltd) into Saudi Arabia with 100% Foreign Ownership. We handle the complex DIRCO attestation and MISA licensing process.

Corridor

SA -> KSA

Open

Legalization DIRCO + Embassy

Ownership 100% Foreign

Key Sector Mining & Education

Authority MISA + Min. of Industry

100% FOREIGN OWNERSHIP MINING & MINERALS EXPERTISE EDUCATION & TRAINING DIRCO ATTESTATION SUPPORT NO LOCAL PARTNER HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT 100% FOREIGN OWNERSHIP MINING & MINERALS EXPERTISE EDUCATION & TRAINING DIRCO ATTESTATION SUPPORT NO LOCAL PARTNER HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT

Document Journey

The Authentication Path

South African documents (CIPC registration, Degrees) must follow this specific chain to be accepted in Saudi Arabia.

Notary/High Court

Notarize documents and get High Court verification.

DIRCO

Dept of International Relations & Cooperation (Pretoria).

Saudi Embassy

Legalization at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pretoria.

MISA License

Upload finalized docs to MISA portal for 100% license.

Where South Africans Excel

Mining & Metals

Saudi’s untapped mineral wealth needs South African exploration and extraction expertise.

Education

South African teachers and vocational trainers are highly respected and sought after in KSA.

Healthcare

Medical professionals and hospital management firms from SA are expanding into the Kingdom.

Why South African Firms Trust Mehwar?

Remote Setup

We manage the process seamlessly. You don’t need to fly to Riyadh until the final bank signature stage.

DIRCO Guidance

We provide the exact templates required by DIRCO and the Saudi Embassy in Pretoria to ensure your docs pass first time.

Mining Licenses

For mining firms, we handle the specialized “Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources” licensing beyond just MISA.

South Africa Desk

Visit Our Office

Discuss your expansion with our team.

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

SA–>Saudi FAQ

Yes, and they are strict about document formats. We advise using a registered agent in Pretoria for the physical drop-off to avoid rejection.

Yes. Saudi Arabia recently overhauled its mining investment law to allow 100% foreign ownership and provide incentives like reduced royalties.

The standard corporate income tax is 20% on net profits. There is no personal income tax for employees.

No. You must open a Saudi corporate bank account (SAR) for daily operations and WPS (Wage Protection System) compliance. We assist with this.

Start Your Expansion

We handle the paperwork from Pretoria to Riyadh.

From Pretoria to Riyadh.