100% Foreign Ownership

SCE Accredited

Establish Your Consultancy in Riyadh

Whether you are in Engineering, IT, Legal, or Management Consulting, we navigate the professional licensing landscape (MISA, SCE, SOCPA) so you can focus on your clients.

License Type

Service Investment

Active

MISA Approved

Professional Accreditation

GM Visa Issued

Ownership 100% Foreign

ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY IT SERVICES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING HR AGENCIES ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY IT SERVICES

Knowledge Economy

Building a Digital Nation

Vision 2030 is transitioning Saudi Arabia away from oil dependency towards a knowledge-based economy. There is massive demand for specialized expertise in technology, project management, and strategy.

Digital Transformation (NCA/CST)
Infrastructure Engineering (SCE)
Human Capital Development

Sector Demand

Consulting MarketFastest Growth in GCC

IT Spending$30 Billion+

Foreign HQsMoving to Riyadh

Select Your Profession

Engineering

Architecture, Civil, Electrical.

RegulatorSaudi Council (SCE)

Requirement10+ Yrs Experience

Ownership100% Foreign

IT & Tech

Software, Cyber, AI.

RegulatorMISA / MCIT

Setup SpeedFast Track

CapitalZero Capital

Management

Strategy, HR, Marketing.

LicenseService License

ClientsGov & Private

PrerequisiteTrack Record

Registration Steps

Licensing Roadmap

MISA License

Applying for 100% Service Investment License.

Articles of Assoc.

Drafting and notarizing the AoA.

Comm. Registration

Issuing CR from Ministry of Commerce.

Accreditation

Registering with SCE, SOCPA, or Bar Association.

Operations

Opening Labor, Tax, and Bank files.

Track Record

Client Success

Engineering Consultancy

Origin: Germany

“Mehwar managed our Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration seamlessly. We received our professional license in 3 weeks.”

Engineering License Riyadh Metro

Cybersecurity Firm

Origin: USA

“They understood the nuances of the NCA regulations and helped us set up our Riyadh office to serve government clients.”

IT Service 100% Owned

Consultancy Hub

Visit Our HQ

Located in Riyadh’s business district, near the Ministry of Investment and major corporate HQs.

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

Consulting FAQ

Yes. For Professional Licenses (Engineering, Legal, Accounting), the General Manager must hold a relevant university degree and have professional experience in the field.

Yes. MISA allows 100% foreign ownership for Engineering firms, provided the parent company has a track record of at least 10 years and operations in 4 countries (or similar criteria). Otherwise, a 25% Saudi partner may be required.

Yes. All engineering firms and individual engineers (expat and local) must be registered and accredited by the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) to operate legally.

There is generally no minimum capital requirement for IT and Management Consulting licenses, making it a low-barrier entry for tech firms.

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