Overview
The MISA Entrepreneur License lets foreign founders incorporate in Saudi Arabia with reduced requirements — backed by an accredited incubator or university endorsement. We secure the endorsement, the license, and the founder's residency in one streamlined track.
Who is this for?
Foreign startup founders
Tech companies joining Saudi accelerators
Venture-backed teams relocating to Riyadh
Key Benefits
Lower capital requirements than standard licenses
Founder residency and family visas
Introductions to accredited incubators & VCs
Path to scale into a full MISA license
How it works
Startup assessment
We review your venture's fit for the entrepreneur track.
Incubator endorsement
We secure support from an accredited incubator or VC.
License & incorporation
Entrepreneur license, CR, and government registrations.
Founder residency
Iqama issuance for founders and early team.
Requirements
Pitch deck or business plan
Founder passports and CVs
Evidence of traction or funding (helpful, not mandatory)
What you receive
Entrepreneur license + CR
Incubator endorsement letter
Founder iqama
Frequently Asked Questions
No — a credible business plan with an incubator endorsement is typically sufficient for early-stage ventures.