MISA
MISA — Invest Saudi
Ministry of Investment
Issues and manages foreign investment licenses, the entry point for any non-Saudi investor.
Services covered
- Investment license issuance & renewal
- Entrepreneur & regional HQ licenses
Government Platforms
Profiles of the Kingdom's official business platforms.
SBC
Saudi Business Center
Ministry of Commerce
One-stop portal for commercial registration, trade names, and unified national numbers.
Services covered
- Commercial registration (CR)
- Trade name reservation
- Articles of association
Qiwa
Qiwa
Ministry of Human Resources
Labor platform for work visas, employment contracts, Saudization bands, and workforce services.
Services covered
- Block visa requests
- Contract authentication
- Nitaqat (Saudization) tracking
Muqeem
Muqeem
Ministry of Interior — Elm
Resident management: iqama issuance and renewal, exit/re-entry visas, and passport data.
Services covered
- Iqama issuance & renewal
- Exit / re-entry visas
ZATCA
ZATCA
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Registration and filing for ZAKAT, VAT, withholding tax, plus customs and e-invoicing (FATOORA).
Services covered
- VAT & ZAKAT returns
- E-invoicing (FATOORA) compliance
GOSI
GOSI
General Organization for Social Insurance
Social insurance registration and monthly contributions for Saudi and expat employees.
Services covered
- Employer & employee registration
- Monthly contribution management
Mudad
Mudad
Ministry of Human Resources
Payroll compliance platform implementing the Wage Protection System (WPS) for private companies.
Services covered
- Wage Protection System files
- Payroll processing
Balady
Balady
Ministry of Municipalities & Housing
Municipal licensing: store permits, signage, and health requirements for physical locations.
Services covered
- Municipal (shop) licenses
- Signage permits
Absher
Absher Business
Ministry of Interior
Government e-services for companies: employee services, authorizations, and sponsorship records.
Services covered
- Employee government services
- Authorization management
Etimad
Etimad
Ministry of Finance
Government procurement and tendering platform — where public-sector contracts are published and awarded.
Services covered
- Tender participation
- Government invoicing