28/08/2025
Construction Company Registration in Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Setting up a construction company in Saudi Arabia with a full commercial license and corporate bank account typically involves several steps.
⏱ Timeline
• Completing the entire process within 25 days is very ambitious.
• In practice, company registration and licensing usually take 6–12 weeks, depending on approvals, documentation, and banking procedures.
✅ Main Steps
1. Company Name Reservation & Initial Approval – with the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).
2. Articles of Association Drafting & Notarization.
3. Commercial Registration (CR).
4. Municipality License (Baladiya).
5. Chamber of Commerce Membership.
6. Zakat, Tax & VAT Registration (with ZATCA).
7. Saudi Council of Engineers Registration (for construction activities).
8. Bank Account Opening – requires CR, license, and sometimes local sponsorship.
🏦 Bank Account
• Most banks require the full CR and licensing package before opening a corporate account.
• Due diligence and compliance checks may take an additional 2–4 weeks.
⚠️ Important Notes
• If you are a foreign investor, you will also need an MISA (Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia) license, which adds more steps.
• Working with a local legal or business setup consultant can speed up the process, but 25 days remains challenging unless it’s a pre-arranged fast-track service.
